Outer jacket/vapor barrier cut and not repaired

Repair the vapor barrier/jacket damage so insulation stays protected and condensation risk is controlled.

Stop if

• The flex jacket/vapor barrier is cut here. What repair method do you want before close-up?

Watch out

• Do not leave exposed insulation or torn jacket above ceiling.

Check

• Identify where the jacket/vapor barrier is cut.
• Check if liner is damaged too.
• Patch/repair with approved material.
• Keep patch smooth and sealed.
• Ask before closing ceiling.

Steps

• Identify where the jacket/vapor barrier is cut.
• Check if liner is damaged too.
• Patch/repair with approved material.
• Keep patch smooth and sealed.
• Ask before closing ceiling.

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