Welcome! Please use the navigational links to explore our website.
PartsASAP LogoCompany Logo (800) 853-2651

Shop Now

   Allis Chalmers Case Farmall IH Ford 8N,9N,2N Ford
   Ferguson John Deere Massey Ferguson Minn. Moline Oliver

Attention Forum Users: On the 28th of December 2023 at 9:00am Central Time, we will be taking the forums down for maintenance while we prepare the new forums for your use. Please click here for more information.

Tool Talk Discussion Forum

building code

Welcome Guest, Log in or Register
Author 
macoo

12-17-2007 16:43:27




Report to Moderator

Is a vapor barrier underneath a new basement floor required as per Unified Bldg code, in Iowa?




[Log in to Reply]   [No Email]
Mark-Mi

12-18-2007 08:45:26




Report to Moderator
 Re: building code in reply to macoo, 12-17-2007 16:43:27  
Put down insulation to in the long run you will be happy you did.Mark



[Log in to Reply]  [No Email]
RobMD

12-17-2007 19:07:20




Report to Moderator
 Re: building code in reply to macoo, 12-17-2007 16:43:27  
do it anyway, it's a good thing - keeps the moisture in the ground, and keeps the cement from "sweating"



[Log in to Reply]  [No Email]
Robert Huntress

12-17-2007 18:42:44




Report to Moderator
 Re: building code in reply to macoo, 12-17-2007 16:43:27  
It hasn't been the UBC for years. Today it is the Residential Building Code. Either way, the code is generic in nature, and only serves as a minimal requirement to build. You would need to check your local building codes to find out whether a vapor barrier is required in Iowa. The old UBC also contained requirements for building on Peirs and crawl spaces, which would not have any such barrier. Think of the UBC and now RBC as the basics that local communities use to write their standards.

[Log in to Reply]  [No Email]
Arkandan

12-17-2007 18:01:49




Report to Moderator
 Re: building code in reply to macoo, 12-17-2007 16:43:27  
It's my understanding that that barrier will deter the effects of radon gas, which is known to cause cancer. It is also good for hindering moisture intrusion as mentioned. I would put it down code or no code.



[Log in to Reply]  [No Email]
Mr. Cautious

12-17-2007 17:37:39




Report to Moderator
 Re: building code in reply to macoo, 12-17-2007 16:43:27  
When I built my home 8 years ago the township gave me a guideline to build to. This guideline covered basements too. I dont have a basement but I would guess that you will need a vapor barrier. check with your bldg inspector.



[Log in to Reply]  [No Email]
Gerald J.

12-17-2007 17:04:32




Report to Moderator
 Re: building code in reply to macoo, 12-17-2007 16:43:27  
Code or not, if you put the vapor barrier down there, you will have a drier floor.

Gerald J.



[Log in to Reply]  [No Email]
[Options]  [Printer Friendly]  [Posting Help]  [Return to Forum]   [Log in to Reply]

Hop to:


TRACTOR PARTS TRACTOR MANUALS
We sell tractor parts!  We have the parts you need to repair your tractor - the right parts. Our low prices and years of research make us your best choice when you need parts. Shop Online Today. [ About Us ]

Home  |  Forums


Copyright © 1997-2023 Yesterday's Tractor Co.

All Rights Reserved. Reproduction of any part of this website, including design and content, without written permission is strictly prohibited. Trade Marks and Trade Names contained and used in this Website are those of others, and are used in this Website in a descriptive sense to refer to the products of others. Use of this Web site constitutes acceptance of our User Agreement and Privacy Policy

TRADEMARK DISCLAIMER: Tradenames and Trademarks referred to within Yesterday's Tractor Co. products and within the Yesterday's Tractor Co. websites are the property of their respective trademark holders. None of these trademark holders are affiliated with Yesterday's Tractor Co., our products, or our website nor are we sponsored by them. John Deere and its logos are the registered trademarks of the John Deere Corporation. Agco, Agco Allis, White, Massey Ferguson and their logos are the registered trademarks of AGCO Corporation. Case, Case-IH, Farmall, International Harvester, New Holland and their logos are registered trademarks of CNH Global N.V.

Yesterday's Tractors - Antique Tractor Headquarters

Website Accessibility Policy