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Ean Savoy Gypsum?
31 August 2016 | 14 replies
The sprayfoam is mold proof and vapor impermeable, thus sealing it off. 
Joey English Trailers is as trailers does
20 June 2022 | 23 replies
So if the homeowner wants to replace the particle board with OSB or plywood they have to pay the difference which in the overall scheme of things is quite negligible and well worth it.Belly boards aka vapor or varmint barrier is always a problem and needs to be checked regularly as plumbers and other tradesmen will tear it from limb to limb and not repair or replace it correctly if at all.
Logan Krutsch Commercial lot with contaminated soil
4 October 2021 | 8 replies
There are defenses to liability for property owners whose property is impacted by contaminated groundwater from an off-site source so long as you exercise what is known as "reasonable care". (2) since you will be using this for self-storage, this will be considered a commercial, not residential use, and many states have less stringent standards for commercial properties since people are not occupying the property 24/7. (3) If the levels in the groundwater would pose a risk of vapor intrusion (vapors migrating up from groundwater), you can install a passive sub-slab depressurization system (ssds) that acts like a radon system-capturing the vapors before they can get into the structures.(4) if soil is contaminated and you plan to pave the surface, this will generally be sufficient remedy if the soil contamination is at depth.
Andrew Yu Expensive Termite Repair Required Before Closing
10 January 2019 | 0 replies
Got an expensive termite & crawl space repair needing to be done before closing required by the underwirter, totaling about 8K, including termite treatment, organic growth treatment, digging out dirt for enough crawlspace height clearance, stiff legs insulation, vapor barrier, 6 crawl space vents (2 powered & 4 regular), and 5 vent wells. 
Marioly Toles Finished a basement in Philly before?
15 December 2018 | 12 replies
Once you get into framing, there's a lot of things to know about vapor barriers, ground contact lumber, mold-resistant materials, etc.In my opinion, this isn't a DIY type of project unless you're a licensed contractor.
Jerry S. Installing Flooring
8 July 2015 | 3 replies
What mil thickness vapor barrier if any would I need.
Elizabeth J Humphrey Replace attic insulation or just add
2 March 2016 | 11 replies
be sure to remove the vapor barrier 
Will Chamberlin Closed and rehabbing #4 & #5
10 May 2016 | 10 replies
There is no vapor barrier on the concrete floor, they just laid down strand board then carpeted right over.
Nicholas Weckstein Coin opp laundry issue
1 November 2017 | 9 replies
The heat turns the water to vapor and the ventilation allows the vapor to escape from the clothes and drum.
Josh Skogen Oil tank in basement of house I'm rehabbing.
23 September 2017 | 21 replies
It does not give off flammable vapors that will ignite from a spark.