2007-01-10 10:33:56 · 8 answers · asked by Chad H 1 in Home & Garden ➔ Decorating & Remodeling
Yes. In cold weather climates, the plastic, or vapor barrier is on the heated side of the wall (inside). In warm climates, the barrier is on the exterior side of the wall. Consult the International Residnece Code or your local code (if defferent) for proer installation.
The reason for the barrier is to prevent moistrue from being trapped in the wall cavity, creating a mold issue. Email me with any other questions you may have.
2007-01-10 11:33:31 · answer #1 · answered by tim r 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Listen to Tim R. He has the best answer. Interior walls need no plastic behind the sheetrock, exterior ones do
2007-01-10 22:28:22 · answer #2 · answered by G T 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, the reason you see plastic on some of the handyman shows is. The plastic is used on exterior walls as an addtional weather barrier. If there are any spots on exterior cold air can enter or escape. On interior wall you dont have to it will be a waste. Interior wall do not have to be insulated, unless you would like a little sound proofing.
2007-01-10 19:27:21 · answer #3 · answered by gimlost2 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
qtipoulak and I too, are not familiar with the work sheetrock. I checked it out, and here in Florida it is called "drywall" and the plastic barrier is definitely placed on the outside. .
2007-01-10 23:01:52 · answer #4 · answered by intrepid 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sorry, but I have never heard of sheetrocking? Curious to know what it is and am too lazy to search the web.
2007-01-10 18:49:00 · answer #5 · answered by qtipoulaki 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes you need a vapor barrier on the inside of the home.
Insulation , plastic , then sheet rock
2007-01-10 21:33:41 · answer #6 · answered by zen522 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No,you don't need any plastic....But there should be insulation behind sheet rock on all exterior walls.
2007-01-10 18:57:22 · answer #7 · answered by TWOBEARS 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
no
2007-01-10 18:50:46 · answer #8 · answered by Ellie 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋