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Vapor barriers prevent moisture-related problems in buildings by wrapping the building with an impermeable material. Vapor barrier is the more common name for vapor retarders, and typically take the form of a plastic film, foil-faced, or treated paper.
VaporBlock® is a high performance underslab vapor retarder/barrier that prevents water vapor from permeating concrete, helping to control moisture within a building’s interior. Made from state-of-the-art polyethylene resins, VaporBlock high performance vapor retarders/barriers are used in residential and commercial projects to impede moisture from entering the structure, thereby ensuring quality construction and promoting energy savings in building projects.
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SpecData 10-part DataSheet- 07 26 13 - Above Grade Vapor Retarders
- 07 26 16 - Below Grade Vapor Retarders
- 07 26 23 - Below Grade Gas Retarders
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