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vapor barrier detail

PostPosted: Tue Jan 08, 2019 3:12 pm
by hawaii
does anyone has details showing the correct placement of the vapor barrier per climate?
so much discussions about this...I need the right answer.
thanks...

Re: vapor barrier detail

PostPosted: Wed Jan 09, 2019 5:25 am
by GEA
The vapor barrier should be placed on the warm side of the exterior wall. In cold climates, that's inside the insulation. In warm climates, that is outside of the insulation.

Re: vapor barrier detail

PostPosted: Fri Jan 11, 2019 5:20 pm
by Raja
Hey guys, check out Joe Lstiburek, building science guru. This article addresses this topic specifically. And PDD will surely ask you this question so you should know how to solve.

https://buildingscience.com/documents/d ... r-barriers

Re: vapor barrier detail

PostPosted: Sun Feb 24, 2019 2:09 am
by hawaii
I will check it out!. thanks!.