Technical Articles
Vapor Barriers: Nuisance or Necessity
Peter Craig Concrete Construction, March, 2004 The subject of vapor barriers or retarders beneath concrete slabs on grade has long been controversial. Some justifiably argue that slabs placed in direct contact with a vapor barrier or retarder are more susceptible... | Read More
Analyzing Moisture Problems In Concrete Slabs
John A. Amundson, Brian J. Pashina and Terrance E. Swor Concrete Construction, March, 1997 | Read More
Are Your Slabs Dry Enough for Floor Coverings?
Bruce A. Suprenant Concrete Construction, August, 1998 | Read More
Controlling Curling and Cracking in Floors to Receive Coverings
Jerry A. Holland Concrete Construction, July, 1998 "Because of an increasing number of moisture-related floor-covering failures in the past several years, some designers now recommend eliminating the granular blotter layer that's often used between the concrete and the vapor retarder... | Read More
Don't Puncture the Vapor Retarder
Bruce A. Suprenant Concrete Construction, December, 1998 | Read More
Effect of Water-Vapor Emissions on Floor-Covering Adhesives
Bruce A. Suprenant and Ward Malisch Concrete Construction, January, 1999 | Read More
Examining Puncture Resistance
Bruce A. Suprenant and Ward R. Malisch Concrete Construction, July, 2000 | Read More
Moisture Movement Through Concrete Slabs
Bruce A. Suprenant Concrete Construction, November, 1997 | Read More
Slab Moisture Testing: Is it always reliable?
Eric H. Lidholm Concrete Construction, June, 1996 | Read More
Vapor Barriers Under Concrete Slabs
Bruce A. Suprenant Concrete Construction, April, 1992 | Read More
Where to Place the Vapor Retarder
Bruce A. Suprenant Concrete Construction, May, 1998 | Read More
Why Won't the Concrete Dry?
Bruce A. Suprenant Concrete Construction, July, 1999 | Read More
