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kolorblinding

Forgot to install Vapor Barrier over Roxul insulation!!!

kolorblinding
9 years ago

I was DIY'ing my insulation (my first DIY project...ever) and forgot to install the vapor barrier.

I didn't realize until the blueboarders were here, so I had them install it for me. They agreed but said they didn't understand why I needed a vapor barrier. They said they almost never see homes with vapor barriers, but I assume they mostly see homes with faced fiberglass batts rather than unfaced insulation.

I asked them to staple the 6 mil plastic sheet for me, using the $15 roll of sheathing tape to tape the seams. I'm not sure if they did a good job though, considering it was their first time...should I be concerned? The walls and ceilings have already been boarded up, and the plasterer is coming later this week...

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