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6 October 2015 | 22 replies
a vapor barrier is a must behind the lap siding
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23 November 2022 | 5 replies
I used to have difficulty in California converting garages because of the lack of Steel/Concrete PSI/vapor barrier.
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29 November 2022 | 8 replies
Garages are not built as living space, the main consideration being the slab and it's lack of proper rebar, PSI, and vapor barrier.I've been asked to have the slab X-Rayed to prove that it was up to current codes.
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25 June 2019 | 32 replies
Accept her late payment for June, along with all late fee, and court fee (for filing eviction), and withdraw eviction, and suffer again with her being late again and again?
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27 June 2019 | 5 replies
You could yes, because Tyvek is breathable and not considered a vapor barrier.
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3 July 2019 | 20 replies
We get along really well, so I'm not concerned about her being a tenant, and I'd be happy for her and our kids to have a safe, secure place going forward.
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10 July 2019 | 3 replies
FYI: The repair work is crawlspace/vapor barrier/sump pump/dehumidifier and outside drainage along the house and hurricane windows.If I form an LLC, will I need to re-finance with a business loan?
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13 July 2019 | 6 replies
If needed, add a crawl french drain, sump pump and 6 mil vapor barrier.
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23 December 2019 | 3 replies
Principal risk is vapor intrusion (vapors from groundwater migrating into buildings) or contaminated groundwater if used onsite.
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21 August 2020 | 2 replies
My wife is thinking to put a plastic vapor barrier over the dirt floor and to cover with rubber mats?