Roof Vapor Barrier Blues

Installing the vapor barrier for the roof was problematic. My first attempt using plastic failed. Condensation appeared overnight and after a week, a slimy scum arose. I couldn’t believe this building technique is usually recommended for Green Roofs. I switched to a more expensive paintable rubberized blue product – Blue like the Sky.

Tried plastic on the roof as code says. However, it was horrible. Condensation appeared overnight and after a week a scum was forming. Ripped the stuff off. Building codes are sometimes poorly though-out.

Tried plastic on the roof as code says. However, it was horrible. Condensation appeared overnight and after a week a scum was forming. Ripped the stuff off. Building codes are sometimes poorly though-out.

Building the parapet to hold in the insulation and dirt for green roof.

Building the parapet to hold in the insulation and dirt for green roof.

Tore off the plastic and used a more expensive paintable product. No condensation problems.

Tore off the plastic and used a more expensive paintable product. No condensation problems.

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