hello all
I live in the Washington D.C area and am doing a remodel. Is the vapour barrier on insulation adequate or do I have to install a seperate plastic barrier. I’d appreciate any input
hello all
I live in the Washington D.C area and am doing a remodel. Is the vapour barrier on insulation adequate or do I have to install a seperate plastic barrier. I’d appreciate any input
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I believe the insulation industry and some contractors will tell you the kraft paper facing on insulation is adequate for vapor barrier. I prefer to spec out insulation without the kraft paper facing and use 4 mil plastic vapor barrier. There are alot less seams for moisture to get through.