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Description: Vapor barriers or vapor retarders are materials used to reduce and slow down the movement of moisture through a material. Properly defined, a vapor barrier alone does not control air movement; it controls the movement of moisture. In fact, a vapor barrier is not actually a barrier; it’s a vapor diffusion retarder (VDR). A VDR regulates moisture flow from inside out or from outside in at the molecular level. VDRs are rated by the level of vapor diffusion control they provide. A material’s ability to retard the diffusion of water vapor is defined in terms of its permeability in units known as “perms.” This is a measure of the number of grains of water vapor passing through a square foot of material per hour at a known differential vapor pressure. Any material with a perm rating of less than 0.10 is considered a Class 1 vapor retarder.
Benefits of Vapor Barriers:
- Improves Energy Efficiency
- Resists Harmful Radon
- Increases Resale Value
- Prevents Structural Damage
- Reduces Rust and Corrosion
- Durability over the expected lifetime of the building
Systems Installed: Sheet-material, adhesive membranes (depending on composition), fluid-applied materials, insulating board stock, or medium density spray polyurethane foam.
Manufacture Affiliates: Tremco, Sika, Henry, Soprema
Warranties: Manufacturer material and labor warranties up to 5 Years, some including overburden removal and replacement.