Homeowners often ask if a vapor barrier is necessary for optimizing attic insulation and protecting their homes from moisture-related damage. The answer, however, isn’t one-size-fits-all. Factors like ...

When it comes to vapor intrusion barriers, ease of installation is one of the key elements contributing to a successful project. Recently, a full suite of vapor barriers has been released that employ ...

Dear James: I am having a house built partially on a slab and on a crawl space. Is it necessary to install a vapor barrier under the concrete, and is this something I can do myself to save some money?

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 ...

Dishwashers can quietly affect nearby materials in ways many homeowners overlook, and installation details play a big role in ...

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 ...

SAN CLEMENTE, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Land Science, a division of REGENESIS, is the recognized leader in vapor intrusion mitigation technologies and is proud to announce it will be retiring the ...

While waiting for winter to pass, we are converting a Ford E250 cargo van into a camper van. In this episode, we install furring strips on the floor using adhesive, add insulation between the furring ...