Staple down meadow barrier, is it okay?

[fredand44]

Hello!

I'm reading a bit about vapor barriers that I found in this PDF:
http://www.icopal.se/upload/icopals...roduktinformation/akvaden folder_okt_2009.pdf

At the beginning of the document, it states that you cannot use staples as an installation aid.

I assume that does not mean that installation aid is the same as anchoring?

Because it must be okay to staple the foil to the studs?

Best regards,
Fredrik

 

[vojma]

I have always taken that for granted. How else would you get it to stay without puncturing it? Double-sided tape?

Moreover, you staple to the studs where a construction board of some sort will later be mounted. The construction board will then "seal" against the stud, so the "draft" through the hole should be minimal if even measurable.

 

[b8q]

I agree with vojma. If you want to be EXTRA sure, you can always tape over the staple spots with tape intended for vapor barrier plastic.

 

[fredand44]

Thank you for the answers!
Yes, that must be how to do it!

Best regards
Fredrik

 

[Johan Gunverth]

...and if you miss taping a single hole, the house will rot away within a couple of years.
Take most of it with a pinch of salt.

 

[Havsutsikt]

But sometimes as a company you have both suspenders and a belt, and also a helmet, nail guard, etc. ..... In the best of worlds, there are no electricians who have to go through with pipes and boxes.

 

[Fredrik B01]

Agree with the previous speaker, the manufacturer wants to absolve themselves from everything, just slap it on.

 

[styrman1]

Actually, it should be glued up, but everyone staples and it probably doesn't matter.