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Gravel and Vapor Barrier

Today, another 20 mil. vapor barrier was spread over gravel, in preparation for the insulation and concrete slab.

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Drain and Insulation with Gravel
Drain and Insulation with Gravel
Finished Gravel
Finished Gravel

Vapor Barrier at CMU
Vapor Barrier at CMU
All penetrations through the vapor barrier are carefully sealed.
All penetrations through the vapor barrier are carefully sealed.

Finished Vapor Barrier
Finished Vapor Barrier