Thread: Vapor Barriers
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Old 06-09-2008, 12:42 PM
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Originally Posted by Hube View Post
If it's only covered 80 %, then there is bound to be a 20 % leakage. That's why any vapor barrier that is installed should have all the seams/joints lapped and taped.

That sounds like a sealed crawl space. With them taped.
I have noticed with %100 of it sealed that it will contain wetness in the dirt. Under a house in a low area.
I was wondering the exact building code. I had "heard" %80 was code compliant.
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