Vapor Barriers and screed stakes
Vapor Barriers and screed stakes
(OP)
I'm working on putting in a floor in a 40x72 shop. The ground can be a bit damp here in western Washington. As a result I was going to install a vapor barrier. After talking with the contractor he informed me that it wouuld do little good as he would be punching 40 or more holes in the vapor barrier for screed stakes.
The question is; how do you screed concrete without putting holes in the vapor barrier??
Thanks
Troy
The question is; how do you screed concrete without putting holes in the vapor barrier??
Thanks
Troy





RE: Vapor Barriers and screed stakes
RE: Vapor Barriers and screed stakes
Another point, yes screed stakes would punchure the vapor barrier, but the % of holes vs the total are is small. I would put the vapor barrier down, particularly if you intend to put any type of finishes on the concrete like tile, carpet, paint etc.
RE: Vapor Barriers and screed stakes
Use the vapor barrier, pour a good and not watery mix and finish the slab properly. ACI code has recommendations on how to do it right. This ain't rocket science but your contractor may be a little on the lazy side.