stardog
Reporter
I have a small shower, approx 3'x5', that I plan on redoing. Basically tearing out the walls and installing new backerboard, and then Redguarding everything and installing new ceramic tile. Two sides of the shower are on exterior walls, and the exterior wall is brick veneer.
My question is this. Since we live in Houston, obviously a humid climate, what should I place behind the backerboard between the studs as a vapor barrier, if anything at all? Some articles I've read state heavy plastic sheeting be installed to the stud faces before installing the backer board, but no other insulation. Other articles say to just use battes of standard home insulation, and no plastic sheeting. So now I am confused.
The bathroom itself is well ventilated, has a vent fan in the ceiling, as well as a ceiling vent for the heating and a/c, plus a small window. What would be considered best practice for properly filling the wall space behind the backerboard in this type of situation. Just trying to plan ahead to make sure I do it right the first time. Tks.
My question is this. Since we live in Houston, obviously a humid climate, what should I place behind the backerboard between the studs as a vapor barrier, if anything at all? Some articles I've read state heavy plastic sheeting be installed to the stud faces before installing the backer board, but no other insulation. Other articles say to just use battes of standard home insulation, and no plastic sheeting. So now I am confused.
The bathroom itself is well ventilated, has a vent fan in the ceiling, as well as a ceiling vent for the heating and a/c, plus a small window. What would be considered best practice for properly filling the wall space behind the backerboard in this type of situation. Just trying to plan ahead to make sure I do it right the first time. Tks.