A smart vapor retarder is a vapor retarder material with the unique ability to react to changes in relative humidity by altering its physical structure.
Moisture barrier in garage.
Use a vapor barrier.
The moisture that appears on the new floor about a foot from the wall.
My new concrete garage was poured over a heavy moisture barrier that i witnessed being used.
However if you live in a cold climate zone such as alaska it s a good idea to install a vapor barrier on the warm in winter side of the wall.
I have an unfinished garage.
The attic studs and floor of the garage attic are configured in a way to allow the space to be finishe.
This material adapts to let moisture out of the wall whether the humidity levels are higher on the outside of the wall winter or the inside summer.
Most garages don t need vapor barriers because the amount of vapor that diffuses through garage walls ceilings and the floor is not enough to cause wet walls that result in moisture damages.
Is this likely to be condensation that is more common with new concrete.
Vapor barriers can help to keep condensation under control if installed in the right places.
My old garage which was expanded is dry.