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Wrong - This IR image shows where hot attic air has penetrated into the floor cavity that lies behind the stairwell wall
Wrong - Through-wall flashing has not been installed at brick wall intervals and house wrap is missing.
Wrong - Vinyl siding in incorrectly installed under not over door trim and door trim channel pieces are missing.
Wrong - Wall is missing step and kick-out flashing which has allowed water to rot the wood corner trim.
Wrong - Water has gotten behind the paint, possibly due to lack of window flashing, leading to blistering.
Wrong - Window sill trim was too tall for window frame and was poorly modified in an attempt to provide drainage out of the window.
Wrong – A visible gap in the insulated sheathing introduces unwanted outside air, creating a thermal bypass and encouraging convective air flow
Wrong – Cars should never be left running in a closed garage. Air seal walls, install a garage fan, and inform home owners of the dangers of running a vehicle with the garage door shut
Wrong – Compression and misalignment because insulation is not split around plumbing
Wrong – Compression and misalignment because insulation is not split around wires
Wrong – Conventional T-post detail is extremely difficult to insulate and usually doesn't happen
Wrong – Either this tape was not pressed down firmly or the surface was wet or dirty so the tape is not sticking properly even during construction.
Wrong – Fibrous insulation is not an air barrier and cannot be used for sealing holes.
Wrong – Fibrous insulation is not an air barrier and cannot be used for sealing holes.
Wrong – Fibrous insulation is not an air barrier and cannot be used to air-seal openings.
Wrong – Foam was sprayed at exterior sheathing and sill plate connection, leaving gaps beneath sill plate.
Wrong – Holes have been cut larger than needed, making them difficult to air-seal.
Wrong – If the insulated sheathing will serve as an air barrier and drainage plane, any cuts and seams must be taped or sealed.
Wrong – Insulation does not fill entire cavity nor is there an air barrier present between the double wall