The placement of a water vapor retarder ... curling to occur over time. Because the contractor placed concrete from the back of ready-mix trucks, they didn’t select a vapor barrier with enough ...
In April, Concrete Construction magazine ... is to be applied is an effective, low-permeance vapor barrier placed directly beneath the slab. If the barrier below the slab is absent, the results ...
Moisture is something to be managed. A vapor barrier can cut down on earthy smells, mildew, and general humidity.