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Moisture barrier under slab

MtnTigger | Posted in Building Code Questions on

I am looking to buy a house that has minimal mold issues.  Are moisture barriers under slabs standard practice (code) and, if so, what year did they become so?  Thank you!!

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  1. Jon_R | | #1

    Be careful - I can come up with scenarios where no vapor barrier results in less mold than some other floor assembly with an under-slab vapor barrier. You might be better off ignoring the issue and using a mold inspection and your nose.

    1. MtnTigger | | #2

      I always do a mold inspection. Been in and out of 9 escrows so far. Very expensive. Trying to stay ahead of the problem. Thanks.

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