Vapor barriers are important depending on the geographic area the home owner lives in. Geography plus climate will and should indicate to builders and developers what vapor barrier system should be built when constructing or renovating a home. There are reasons to use barriers in certain configurations in climate vs not using them because of consistent weather conditions. The wrong type of vapor barrier instillation could cause more harm than good. It could be costly.
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