The placement of a water vapor retarder directly below concrete floor slabs on the ground has become common practice for buildings where floor coverings or coatings are to be installed. Such use has ...

Improper use of vapor barriers is one of the leading causes of moisture-related issues in buildings today. Vapor barriers, or vapor retarders, are designed to prevent wall assemblies from getting wet.

Concrete is a permeable substance capable of absorbing and releasing moisture, which can continue to affect the RH of a slab long after it's been placed. Many people don’t realize how important ...

Man installing luxury vinyl plank flooring over concrete - Doralin Samuel Tunas/Shutterstock Vinyl flooring has come a long way in recent years. It can mimic hardwood, stone, or tile, and comes in ...

Most building materials are permeable to moisture. Increasingly, buildings are being built more tightly, which adds to the need for moisture control. Porous materials that become saturated with ...

Q: About a month ago you had several articles about slab and patio homes and the importance of vapor barriers. At the time it was not important to me, but I am now considering a slab condo. The ...

When it comes to controlling moisture at the building envelope, the construction industry has traditionally focused on blocking water and vapor from entering and getting trapped in the external wall ...