is the use of vapor barries necessary of the walls of the pool will rest on the hollowblock form of the residence. Beyond the hollowblock form is backfill soil. Slab to be applied on the hollowblock wall is also 6" thick
BARRIER - a blocking or physical interposition (e.g. "moisture barrier""Great Barrier Reef")
Moisture barrier
2 options. Let it finish curing or apply a moisture barrier.
You should put a plastic moisture barrier between the concrete and the studs so that moisture will not get to the insulation.
yes, as a moisture barrier
Many people assume that a moisture barrier is needed and that it would actually work... OOPS, not so. Concrete actually pumps water up through the concrete through the same bit of physics magic that makes you capillaries work, not surprisingly its called capillary action. No moisture barrier is going to stop the pumping action and in fact may cause more problems, because once the moisture comes up, under the barrier it cant evaporate & will pool & feed bacteria & mold. The right answer is to use an engineered hardwood that will stay down without cupping & swelling and allow the concrete to breath & evaporate
6 months
Vapor is another word for moisture. A vapor barrier is a sheet of plastic covering the entire surface under the floor to prevent moisture from causing the floor to warp or absorb stains. You would typically use a vapor barrier in basements with concrete floors.
Bare steel + moisture + oxygen = rust. Paint provides a barrier to shield the steel from moisture and oxygen.
Yes, as the barrier will help prevent water from getting to the floor and causing damage. Install the barrier between the subfloor and hardwood flooring.
Mineral oil acts as a moisture barrier to prevent the loss of moisture from the skin, keeping the skin hydrated.
Some carpet paddings have a webbing or moisture barrier coating on one side. If you're installing over wood floors the moisture barrier goes up to prevent spills from soaking into the padding. If installing over cement below ground level the moisture barrier goes down, against the concrete - to prevent condensation and ground seepage from penetrating through the pad.