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 ...

Improper use of vapor barriers is one of the leading causes of moisture-related issues in buildings today. Vapor barriers, or vapor retarders, are designed to prevent wall assemblies from getting wet.

Imagine a cold, wet, windy day. You can take an umbrella to protect you from the water alone, but that won’t deal with the cold (temperature) or the wind (air convection). You can add in a light ...

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 ...

As per the report North America vapor barrier market segmentation is done based on material type as Class-I, Class-II, and Class-III. The IRC suggests using a Class-I or Class-II vapor barrier on the ...

EL SEGUNDO, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Henry Company, a leading manufacturer of roofing and building envelope products and systems, has been acquired today by an investor group led by the private equity ...