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Wrong - Framing a dormer using only toe nailing and end nailing is not acceptable in areas subjected to high winds, hurricanes, or earthquakes.
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Wrong - Hole in rim joist was cut too large for plumbing pipe and the gaps are not air sealed.
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Wrong - Holes in rim joists were cut too large for plumbing pipes and gaps should be air sealed.
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Wrong - Insulation beneath window is compressed and there are more support studs than necessary to left of window.
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Wrong - Lack of a weather-resistant barrier allowed water to get behind the siding and rot the framing in this corner rim joist area.
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Wrong - Ladder framing method for a gable overhang offers low resistance to wind uplift.
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Wrong - The studs added for support were cut at an angle providing weak support where the stud meets the compression block.
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Wrong - The wall stud should not be cut to fit around foundation anchor bolt; the stud should be repositioned.
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Wrong - The wall studs are too short and do not securely attach to the top plate.
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Wrong - This roof failed in high winds due to lack of metal attachments to the framing.
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Wrong - Toe nails in roof truss are set too low in framing bracket and hurricane strap is set too high so lower nails don't hit lower 2x6 of top plate.
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Wrong - Wall studs were poorly positioned; should not be cut to fit over a foundation anchor bolt.
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Wrong – Conventional T-post detail is extremely difficult to insulate and usually doesn't happen
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Wrong – Insulation does not fill entire cavity nor is there an air barrier present between the double wall
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Wrong – No air barrier installed between the walls and a larger gap between the walls that needs sealing
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Wrong – The damaged rim joist was not replaced and its strength is compromised in a critical load-bearing corner.
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Wrong – The gable end wall failed because the rigid foam sheathing was not backed up by plywood or OSB.
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Wrong – The roof sheathing was inadequately fastened and gave way causing the gable end wall to fail
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Wrong – The vinyl siding at this gable was installed over plastic foam insulation
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Wrong – This gable end wall failed because connectors were missing at points of support (blue circles) and the outlookers were not connected to the end truss (yellow circle)
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Wrong – This house under construction is lacking wall to truss bracing and the bottom chord of the scissor trusses is several feet above the top of the end wall top plate
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Wrong: Drywall does not extend beyond chase wall framing and is unsealed in a hallway dropped ceiling chase
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Wrong: Drywall does not extend beyond the top plate of the interior walls. This installation has the potential for leakage at the sides where the ducts penetrate the side walls of the chase