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A cold-climate wall mockup shows the vapor retarder installed on the exterior side of cavity insulation, contrary to the design. What should happen before the wall is closed?

Correct Answer

B) Move or correct the vapor retarder to the specified side and maintain continuity

Vapor retarder location and continuity are climate- and assembly-dependent; if installed on the wrong side, it can trap moisture and should be corrected to the design. Other choices create uncontrolled vapor or conceal the error.

Answer Options
A
Leave it in place because any plastic sheet stops air leakage
B
Move or correct the vapor retarder to the specified side and maintain continuity
C
Perforate the sheet randomly to let vapor out
D
Add more batt insulation to hide the sheet

Why This Is the Correct Answer

Vapor retarder location and continuity are climate- and assembly-dependent; if installed on the wrong side, it can trap moisture and should be corrected to the design. Other choices create uncontrolled vapor or conceal the error.

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