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Answer by PennyPincherWannaBeHandyMan for Should I install vapor barrier over...

The 4 inches of foam board acts as the vapor barrier. Just make sure you use spray foam to fill the gaps around the foam board install. Air gap is not necessary.

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Answer by P2000 for Should I install vapor barrier over XPS insulation panels?

XPS does not need vapour barrier. I tape mine to the studs using technical tape (red vapour barrier tape). Fill gaps with expanding foam.If you are getting this inspected, check first: climate and...

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Should I install vapor barrier over XPS insulation panels?

Redoing a bathroom where one of the shower walls is an exterior wall. Framing is done with 2x6 and I would like to replace the current insulation pictured with XPS foam board. Due to my location, the...

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