If the barrier below the slab is absent, the results of any type of moisture test cannot be relied upon, as the moisture content of the slab will increase over time once the slab is covered.

The problem is that they can reduce slab surface porosity. Consequently, moisture needs more time to work its way out. Renovations/trenches have different issues. Poorly installed vapor barriers ...

Homeowners often ask if a vapor barrier is necessary for optimizing attic insulation and protecting their homes from moisture-related damage. The answer, however, isn’t one-size-fits-all.

The second alternative uses both a vapor barrier and a sub-slab depressurization system under the townhouses’ foundations. A sub-slab depressurization system uses a powered fan to create a ...

this moisturizer may work to soothe and hydrate skin while strengthening its natural moisture barrier. With our Health Shots Tried & Tested series, we bring you a detailed analysis of this skincare ...

Utilizing pharma-grade resins powered by Dow, LOG Pharma Primary Packaging’s barrier line claims to lower the weight of pharmaceutical bottles by up to 30% without sacrificing their water vapour ...

WEST LAFAYETTE — Low-moisture foods such as dried fruits ... research and education needs, and barriers to adopting food safety-enhancing technologies. Their findings were published in the ...