01-25-2010, 12:26 PM
MasonJar Wrote:By the way, I understand that several good coats of latex paint also count as a vapour barrier in situations where it would be impractical to retrofit one (e.g. old homes with plaster walls and no insulation).
Andrew
My house is like this. It's brick and block construction. No 2x4 studs in the exterior walls. The walls are strapped and then covered in lath and plaster.