Vapor barrier is kinda new thing. Concrete has been around for 100s of years and survived without a plastic sheet under it. I'm no expert but common sense tells me that a well drained foundation around the slab is most important. A few punctures here and there shouldn't be a problem. Temperatures changes might cause your concrete to sweat so keeping it as dry as possible would minimize this. I built a house in 1989 and didn't fuse over plastic punctures, open seems, etc. My basement has never had a leak, and never had any moisture problems. I do, however, operate a very small dehumidifier in my basement.
Absolutely. We end up putting 3” of XPS under the slab. Since we’re doing radiant floor, we really wanted to ensure that heat went into the building and not the ground. 2” of foam is standard in our area, and we took it to the next level.
You said you don't even know how to measure how much cement you need and you are giving your opinion that holes are ok? This video has has too many, "my opinion", "I feel", etc. and coming from an amateur that knows very little. Don't take anything he says as correct because a lot of it is not.
I couldn'tAgree more with you. This video is giving terrible advice in regards to vapor barriers and concrete. As well if you're going to spend that much time and money on a vapor barrier , that looks that good and not seal it as best as possible ? Why put down a vapor barrier in the first place. Do it right or don't do it at all
Wow really, its wonderful to have holes in your vapor barrier, you need to look up the meaning of barrier. Not trying to be mean but try to find some common sense.
Vapor barrier is kinda new thing. Concrete has been around for 100s of years and survived without a plastic sheet under it. I'm no expert but common sense tells me that a well drained foundation around the slab is most important. A few punctures here and there shouldn't be a problem. Temperatures changes might cause your concrete to sweat so keeping it as dry as possible would minimize this. I built a house in 1989 and didn't fuse over plastic punctures, open seems, etc. My basement has never had a leak, and never had any moisture problems. I do, however, operate a very small dehumidifier in my basement.
Have you consider insulating your slab?
Absolutely. We end up putting 3” of XPS under the slab. Since we’re doing radiant floor, we really wanted to ensure that heat went into the building and not the ground. 2” of foam is standard in our area, and we took it to the next level.
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You said you don't even know how to measure how much cement you need and you are giving your opinion that holes are ok? This video has has too many, "my opinion", "I feel", etc. and coming from an amateur that knows very little. Don't take anything he says as correct because a lot of it is not.
I couldn'tAgree more with you. This video is giving terrible advice in regards to vapor barriers and concrete. As well if you're going to spend that much time and money on a vapor barrier , that looks that good and not seal it as best as possible ? Why put down a vapor barrier in the first place.
Do it right or don't do it at all
Wow really, its wonderful to have holes in your vapor barrier, you need to look up the meaning of barrier. Not trying to be mean but try to find some common sense.
Termite feeding ground. A lot of trees around the area and taking a very big chance.