Labels:chat room | hakham | web site | window OCR: Prev Next Water Management of the Building Envelope Under Slab Vapor Barriers What is a Vapor Barrier/Vapor Retarder? A material on construction that impedes the transmission water vapor When installed correctly the vapor barrier will provide an effective and economical method to prevent water or moisture from entering structure through the slab on grade or roof systerm Excessive moisture will damage moisture-impemeable floor finishes pooM floors cause breakdowns to adhesives cause fungi and offensive odors No two vapor harriers are created equal. Products made from high-grade virgin raw materials will provide reliable long -term protection unlike construction grade plastic or visqueen products that are produced from low- grade resins and recycled products that historically have proven to ...
