Whether or not you need a vapor retarder hinges on three main factors your climate your home and the location of the wall you re insulating.
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In a shower situation you recognize it as steam.
Steam stays in a gas form until it cools down or hits a barrier such as a shower door tile ceiling or a mirror.
A vapor or moisture barrier is a layer of protection that is designed to act as a waterproof shield helping to keep condensation away from wood insulation and other mold prone materials that are located behind the drywall.
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A vapor retarder is a material used to prevent water vapor from diffusing into the wall ceiling or floor during the cold winter.
Spartacote moisture vapor barrier is a single coat 100 solids liquid applied 2 part epoxy coating specifically designed for controlling the moisture vapor emission rate from new or existing concrete slabs.
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You have several options to choose from when choosing a vapor barrier and each affects your waterproofing strategy.
To know if you need a vapor retarder ask yourself a few basic questions.
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It s usually a thin layer of plastic that sits between the drywall and the studs.
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