Foundations are susceptible to moisture wicking into the building through capillary action from footings and foundation walls or through slabs. This can be controlled through the installation of a capillary break between the top of the footing and the foundation wall or piers, and a ____ barrier below the concrete slab floor or over the dirt floor of the crawl space.
A) vapor
B) moisture
C) silicon
D) wooden

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A vapor barrier is used below the concrete slab floor or over the dirt floor of a crawl space to control moisture wicking into the building through capillary action.

Foundations Are Susceptible to Moisture Wicking into the Building Through