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AIR / VAPOR / MOISTURE BARRIER NOT INSTALLED / AMISS: 
Remembering that an air/vapor barrier keeps warm moist air inside the building so that it will not condense upon contact with colder outside air and that moisture barriers keep moisture out of the building enables one to easily see the distinction between the two. Vapor barriers should be placed on the warm side of insulation. A common place for a moisture barrier would be atop moist earth in a sub area crawl space. Improperly placed vapor barriers may result in condensation which may lead to wood rot. Be aware that the inspector may not be able to fully review all vapor or moisture barriers due to inaccessibility. The inspector will ordinarily identify the problem in the report. It may be necessary to contact an Insulation Installation Contractor for assistance in remedying this problem. 










Water in basement and water in crawl space, are problems frequantly found during a New Jersey home inspection Make sure your home inspector has the experience necessary to assist you in evaluating these problems and cures.

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