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"Moisture control"

Moisture control / Discussions

What type of insulation should I use between basement floor joists?

I need to insulate my basement walls in between the floor joists of the upper floor. I am thinking some panels sealed in with insulation foam adhesive  For insu...

Posted by Ninja Ho Aug. 2, 2023 Basements improvements 3 responses

When do you use air barriers, vapor barriers and radiant barriers?

...control the air quality with your ventilation system. And all buildings should have some control layer to manage water vapor based on climate norms for their pa...

Posted by Brandon Churchill July 19, 2023 Air and vapour barriers 1 response

Why do I see conflicting information on vapour barriers?

...moisture moving through it. We were able to do it because we had an air barrier in place already.  If you already have an insulated attic with no moisture issue...

Posted by Trevor Karbashewski April 25, 2023 Air and vapour barriers 1 response

why do I have mold on my wooden floor and how do i fix it?

...moisture. To deal with a mold issue you first need to find and fix the problem, which is finding and stopping the source of moisture. Where in the room is this ...

Posted by Roman Petruchyk April 25, 2023 Healthy indoor air quality 1 response

Do you need a vapor barrier between the attic and living space?

...moisture flow between the attic and living space. Thinking permeable is better but I'm hearing differently. Where and when to use vapor barriers in construction...

Posted by Jim Williams April 25, 2023 Air and vapour barriers 3 responses

How do I get water out of basement?

Older home that basement was added to an addition and just removed 109 year old Siberian elm from front of house. Elm stump is still within 10 feet of structure...

Posted by Travis Sattler April 25, 2023 Waterproofing and drainage 1 response

Is Drywall needed for under T&G on a wall?

I have some T&G white pine and some walnut that I want to finish my basement walls with.  Do I need to install drywall on those walls prior to installing th...

Posted by Chris B April 25, 2023 Walls and ceilings - interior surfaces 1 response

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