Moisture is something to be managed. A vapor barrier can cut down on earthy smells, mildew, and general humidity.

Cover the floor and foundation walls with a plastic vapor barrier, and use a dehumidifier to remove remaining moisture from the air. All of these steps work together to control moisture levels.

A water vapor barrier is a moisture-resistant material, typically made of heavy duty plastic sheeting. It's usually 6-20 mil thick depending on foot traffic (more foot traffic = thicker), cross ...

The barrier typically comes in the form of sheets of plastic or foil-backed fiberglass insulation and is used during insulation installation to block vapor transmission. In many cases, vapor ...