Insulation left open at wall penetration
Insulation left open at a wall penetration can expose vapor barrier, rated details, or firestop responsibilities. Stop and clarify the finish detail.
Stop if
- How do you want the insulation finished at this wall penetration, and does firestop/rated detail apply here?
Watch out
- Do not stuff loose insulation into a penetration and call it finished.
Check
- Identify whether the wall/floor/shaft is rated, exterior, or moisture-sensitive.
- Check insulation termination at sleeve/penetration.
- Ask who owns firestop, sealant, or jacket finish.
- Photograph before cover if the detail is unclear.
Steps
- Identify whether the wall/floor/shaft is rated, exterior, or moisture-sensitive.
- Check insulation termination at sleeve/penetration.
- Ask who owns firestop, sealant, or jacket finish.
- Photograph before cover if the detail is unclear.
Say this to your foreman
How do you want the insulation finished at this wall penetration, and does firestop/rated detail apply here?
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