Stego Industries: Stego Wrap Vapor Barrier
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Technical Articles
- Analyzing Moisture Problems In Concrete Slabs
John A. Amundson, Brian J. Pashina and Terrance E. Swor
Concrete Construction, March, 1997
- Are Your Slabs Dry Enough for Floor Coverings?
Bruce A. Suprenant
Concrete Construction, August, 1998
- Controlling Curling and Cracking in Floors to Receive Coverings
Jerry A. Holland
Concrete Construction, July, 1998
- Don't Puncture the Vapor Retarder
Bruce A. Suprenant
Concrete Construction, December, 1998
- Effect of Water-Vapor Emissions on Floor-Covering Adhesives
Bruce A. Suprenant and Ward Malisch
Concrete Construction, January, 1999
- Examining Puncture Resistance
Bruce A. Suprenant and Ward R. Malisch
Concrete Construction, July, 2000
- Moisture Movement Through Concrete Slabs
Bruce A. Suprenant
Concrete Construction, November, 1997
- Slab Moisture Testing: Is it always reliable?
Eric H. Lidholm
Concrete Construction, Junel, 1996
- Vapor Barriers Under Concrete Slabs
Bruce A. Suprenant
Concrete Construction, April, 1992
- Vapor Barriers: Nuisance or Necessity
Peter Craig
Concrete Construction, March, 2004
- Where to Place the Vapor Retarder
Bruce A. Suprenant
Concrete Construction, May, 1998
- Why Won't the Concrete Dry?
Bruce A. Suprenant
Concrete Construction, July, 1999
Frequently Asked Questions
Photo Gallery
- Stego Wrap in Position
And finally, a slab is ready to be cast over STEGO WRAP and protected forever!
- Tape in Action
All pipe, ducting, rebar and wire penetrations can be sealed using STEGO TAPE.
- 18,000 Pounds of Pressure
After withstanding 18,000 pounds of pressure, the Stego Wrap is unpunctured.
- A Field of Yellow
A completed STEGO WRAP installation with rebar ready for concrete.
- Compacting the Subgrade
The subgrade is first compacted to minimize concrete cracking later on.
- Laser Screed
The full weight of the laser screed is pushed down upon the rebar and STEGO WRAP.
- Laser Screed 2
Once positioned, a laser screed machine makes quick work of uneven concrete.
- Laser Screed 3
An 18,000 lb. Laser Screed Machine positioned over Stego Wrap.
- Pouring Concrete
Pouring concrete directly on Stego Wrap Vapor Barrier.
- Prep Work
Forms are created to hold first, the Stego Vapor Barrier, then the concrete slab.
- Rolling the Stego Wrap
After cutting, the STEGO WRAP is easily unfolded and overlapped 6" inches.
- Rolls of Stego Wrap
STEGO WRAP Vapor Barrier is easily unrolled and cut to size, safe to walk upon.
- Taping Seams
The STEGO WRAP Vapor Barrier is overlapped 6 inches and easily taped to seal.
- Tilt-Up Project
A tilt-up project using Stego Wrap Vapor Barrier.
- Well-done Seams
A well-done seam means permanent building protection from STEGO WRAP.
Testimonials
- The Korte Company
"...The top of the list as far as customer service and response time."