Should I use Vapour Barrier Before Wooden Cladding?
Posted: Tue Jan 22, 2019 10:29 pm
by GH14
Hi, I'm thinking of cladding the outside of my house, it's made of mass concrete and stone. Should i put a vapour barrier on before I put the 50x25mm battens?
Re: Should I use Vapour Barrier Before Wooden Cladding?
Posted: Tue Apr 30, 2019 8:48 am
by B4Less
Hi,
I would suggest using a vapour permeable layer. this will allow the movement of air between the cladding and the concrete inner leaf.
By doing so it will prevent the buildup of moisture between the 2 layers and reduce the risk of mold or mildew in behind the cladding where you cannot see it and prevent any rot that may occur.
Regards, Build4Less