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A vapor barrier is designed to protect your home from water damage. It can prevent water damage because it keeps water vapors from passing through walls. People who want to protect their homes from various forms of water damage can employ a vapor barrier to prevent or solve these problems.
With a little effort, you can install vapor barrier yourself. For vapor barrier installation, you need the following tools:
- Vapor Barrier Roll
- Caulk
- Staples
- Seam Tape
- Staple Gun
Step One
Vapor barrier installation process consists of various steps. First of all, you need to pick a vapor barrier. If you want lifelong results, you must install a high-quality vapor barrier. Traditional barriers will not help you protect your home from water damage for a long time. If you want to protect your home from mold, invest in a new technology vapor barrier.
Step Two
In the second step, you must choose a place to install a vapor barrier. A vapor barrier can be installed in diverse places in your home. Vapor barriers must be installed at places which are vulnerable to water damage. Usually, attics and crawlspaces are areas where humidity is more apt to buildup. It results in mildews, molds and rot. It does not only cause various health problems, but can also damage the structure of your home.
Step Three
Once you have chosen a place to install a vapor barrier, you must check the surface for water. If there is water buildup on the surface, clean this. The walls should be clean and dry before you install a vapor barrier. If you find gaps around windows or in walls, you can use silicone caulk to fill them.
Step Four
Start rolling vapor barriers onto your walls. Do not forget to measure the wall. When rolling vapor barrier, you must make sure that it falls at least two inches below footings. Attach the barrier with the help of a staple gun. Attach double layers of vapor barriers to every joint.
Step Five
If you observe creases, seal them with a tape. For this purpose, you need a special seam tape. Using other tapes will make the problem even worse.
Step Six
Finish your walls within thirty days of vapor barrier installation. It is done to protect the vapor barrier from damages.
If you have comprehended the process of vapor barrier installation, you must think about installing vapor barriers in your home.
Why Dr. Pipe?
We treat your home the way we expect workers to treat our homes. That means coordinating with you from the moment you call for a quote all the way through the final work we perform. Our team will cover and clean everything in their work area so you don’t have the added stress of a mess to tidy up and we’ll finish as quickly and efficiently as possible.
We can also help with insurance and obtaining any permits or the potentially valuable, cost-reducing City of Toronto rebates you may qualify for when you hire a licensed and insured company like Dr. Pipe to do any drain work that may be necessary for your repairs and installations.
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