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We’ve written several articles about basement insulation and a cost effective approach to basement insulation using foam board and fiberglass insulation.since writing those articles we’ve received quite a few questions about when to use a basement vapor barrier and when not to. Also known as a moisture barrier, a floor vapor barrier is typically a sheet of plastic that slows moisture from moving through a wall or subfloor. Basement Floor Slab Floor slab, Basement flooring, Flooring Carolina basement solutions specializes in installing vapor barriers and doing it the right way, to ensure that the moisture problems are not a problem. Floor vapor barrier basement . This is why a vapor barrier under concrete is essential. All of this assumes that you have a dry basement with good site drainage , working foundation drains, and foundation waterproofing on the exterior. We find ourselves having to explain that the vapor retarder wasn’t required or necessary for a concrete garage floor pou...