In the United States, a homeowner can expect to spend several thousand dollars on repairing the damage caused by crawl space moisture. The more extensive the moisture damage, the more expensive the ...

Question: 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?

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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 ...

No one likes a cold, damp home, but turning the heating up and improving ventilation only does so much to combat the issue. If you are constantly dealing with mold, moisture and musty smells in your ...

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?