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Vapor Barrier

A vapor barrier is a material that has a permeance of 0.1 perm or less. A vapor barrier is a material that is vapor impermeable. A vapor barrier is a Class I vapor control layer. The test procedure for classifying vapor barriers is ASTM E-96 Test Method A—the desiccant or dry cup method.