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    Nov 24, 2011, 08:58 AM
    Why is there moisture dripping on the floor from behind the vapor barrier?
    We put an addition on to our home and as diyers just finished the vapor barrier this morning the floor is wet in a couple of places and the insulation is wet on theoutside wall of the house... we also live in saskatchewan where last week it was - 30 today it is 0 degrees Celsius... do I have to replace the insulation
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    Nov 24, 2011, 09:47 AM
    Once insulation is wet it should be replaced, it will mold/mildew. Is there any condenastion on the inner surface of the barrier?
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