Interesting points, but honestly, I've had mixed results with moisture barriers under sisal. Sometimes they trap moisture instead of blocking it, especially if the installation isn't spot-on. Had a client near the coast who ended up with mold issues beneath the barrier—total headache. Wonder if anyone's tried alternative natural fibers like seagrass or coir in humid areas? Might be worth exploring...
"Had a client near the coast who ended up with mold issues beneath the barrier—total headache."
Yeah, moisture barriers can be tricky, especially in coastal climates. Have you looked into coir? I've seen it hold up pretty well in humid conditions since it's naturally resistant to mold and mildew. Seagrass is decent too, but it can get slippery when damp, so maybe not ideal for every application. Curious if anyone's had long-term experience with coir specifically in high-humidity builds...
Have you looked into coir? I've seen it hold up pretty well in humid conditions since it's naturally resistant to mold and mildew.
I've heard good things about coir too, but honestly, in my experience it can still trap moisture underneath if the drainage isn't spot-on. Had a buddy who used it near Savannah and ended up with similar mold headaches... proper ventilation seems key no matter what you use.
Interesting points about coir—makes me wonder if the issue isn't just about drainage but also how it's installed? Like, could the underlayer or even the slope of the surface be playing a bigger role than we realize? I've seen setups where the tiniest change in angle made a huge difference. Curious if anyone's tried tweaking those smaller details and noticed improvements... or if it's just wishful thinking on my part, haha.
That's actually a really good point about slope and underlayers. I've had projects where just adjusting the angle slightly made water issues vanish practically overnight. Maybe you're onto something there... definitely worth experimenting with those small tweaks before ruling anything out.
