Re: GBlist: Concrete UNDER Plastic

["Yaya Balinci" <yaya@telus.net>]

Forgive my ignorance please. What is poly and why would you install it under
cement?
YB

> Hi,
>
> In converting a dairy barn to another use, we're demo-ing part of the
floor
> (to level out rises and fill in trenches) and pouring a new slab over the
> entire surface.  I would like to install poly under the new slab--this
means
> the poly will be on top of some of the existing poly.  The builder is
> balking and is concerned that the old concrete will get wet and stay wet.
I
> think he's right, but I can't see how that's a problem since it will be
> isolated from the new slab.  And I don't want the moisture migrating into
> the building.  Any thoughts on this?
>
> Thanks,
> Mike
>
> P.S.  I'll confirm Bion's post about the EPA mold cleanup guidance for
> school due out after the new year.
>
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