Replies to post #10415 on I-Home improvement (IHIP)

[Bull_Dolphin]

Here in Florida, vapor barriers are no longer recommended because of mold. When we uncover them, we have to take them out. Fans are vented to the soffit. The less roof penetrations, the better.

Edit- Cement board is used all the time, the only product I like better is denshield or denseshield,... or however they spell it.

[Bull_Dolphin]

Here's a post I made here awhile back on denshield:

http://investorshub.advfn.com/boards/read_msg.aspx?message_id=71156076

BTW, I don't sell the stuff, I'm just a carpenter.

[excel]

When he says soffit it's venting into the heat system?
It's not just throwing moisture into soffit area correct?
Have to ask that last question because 30 years in the trades I've seen a lot. LOL!

In Washington State all vents for baths I've seen either go to roof or vent on outside wall of house.

Forget the vapor barrier. Not needed.

BTW...............
Use Exterior paint in the bath. A bit more expensive paint but well worth it. Has all the properties in it to combat moisture.

[BullNBear52]

Stinkpipes go through the roof. Exhaust vents can run out to the soffit unless it's impossible to get to.

In the shower it's cement board. With that I don't know why you'd use a vapor barrier.