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Vapor barrier for framing a shower

netrate | Posted in Construction Techniques on

I am being a bit cautious and putting a vapor barrier around the framing of the shower (the 2 X 4’s).  Any suggestions on this?    Do I need 6mm poly for this?

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  1. semar | | #1

    vapor barrier in shower

    Use regular drywall as wall surround and apply Kerdi

    check Schluter shower installation

  2. IdahoDon | | #2

    The waterproof membrane of the shower takes the place of any vapor barrier.

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