Accordance with the manufacturer s installation instructions.
Exterior wall vapor barrier installation.
There is no need to vapor barrier the non exterior walls.
When a vapor barrier is on the side of a wall where the dry air is i e outside in winter or inside in summer moisture problems can occur.
This barrier is meant to keep moisture from getting to the insulation in the walls and ceilings and it is required by building codes when insulating most houses.
The standard installation of a plastic vapor barrier is between the studs and the drywall but there are some exceptions to this.
To be extra certain use a caulk gun to place caulk material around the tape to double seal the barrier.
In exterior walls that are below grade like basement walls.
Water resistive barrier behind the exterior wall veneer.
Very hot and humid climates may benefit from an exterior vapor barrier that keeps outside humidity from penetrating into walls.
Exterior wall envelope shall include flashing as described in.
How did this project turn out.
Vapor barriers are sheets of plastic or other material placed on one side of insulation sheets.
The vapor barrier should be on the inside between the insulation and drywall.
1404 2 1 where cement plaster stucco is to be applied to.
A vapor barrier s job is to keep water vapor in humid air from diffusing through one side of a wall and finding a cool surface inside the wall.
I would build the additional 2x4 wall in front of your exterior wall if you have the room.
In any case the vapor barrier must point to the warm side.
If the tub shares this exterior wall i would put vapor barrier behind it if you can as the plastic tub surround will not give you a vapor barrier i don t think.
The exterior face of the wall or floor cavity should remain permeable in order to allow dissipation of any moisture that does enter the wall cavity.
If you have access it should be cheap.
That way you can ensure your vapour barrier is installed properly on the exterior wall you can add insulation to the interior wall for better r value and you will have a cable chase between the two walls if needed for future reference.