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Vapor barrier for shower remodel?
I have gutted the bathroom tub area to the studs and have a 32X60 Swanstone retrofit shower floor to install.The largest wall is an exterior wall and I can see the 15lb felt. I will be insulating all 3 walls with paper faced insulation. My question is how far down do I apply the felt and do I need to cut slashes in the insulation since that is a vapor barrier also?The instructions for the swanstone shower floor show the cement board behind the lip edge of the shower base then thinset and tiles to bring it even with the edge.
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- Mr. GLv 41 decade agoFavorite Answer
your vapor barrier has nothing to do with the insulation. you need to put up a plastic sheeting, preferably one piece. 10 mil. thick or more. try looking up an
FYI on computer and see if you can find anything showing vapor barriers. the vapor barriers purpose is to keep the moisture in the right place and not in your walls. do not use the felt paper, this can create mold, a new problem, good luck.. we are in the St. Louis area, have similar climates