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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 – Insulation is in direct contact with this non-insulation contact (IC)-rated recessed light fixture
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Wrong – Insulation should not be pinched where flex ducts connect to the trunk duct as compression of the insulation here can lead to cold spots and condensation on the duct surface.
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Wrong – It is difficult to test the air flow in this fresh air intake duct due to poor access and inadequate length of straight duct to get an accurate in-line flow measurement.
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Wrong – It is not good practice to route plumbing through sill plates or on an exterior wall.
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Wrong – Known as a Hugel Swale, organic matter like sticks and leaves break down into compost and fill the swale full. This limits the swale’s ability to filter rainwater.
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Wrong – Misalignment of the tie reduces the embedment and enables the brick veneer to be pulled away.
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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 – No blocking installed to prevent attic insulation from falling into stairs and opening
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Wrong – No membrane or sealant is installed to air seal at the roof-truss assembly junction with the party walls
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Wrong – No polyethylene sheeting vapor barrier is installed on the crawlspace floor
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Wrong – Overly powerful kitchen exhaust fans can backdraft other combustion appliances in the home
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Wrong – Piers set on individual footings with inadequate anchoring to the ground were twisted and toppled by a coastal storm surge, while those anchored in the concrete pad stayed upright.
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Wrong – Polyethylene sheeting does not completely cover the aggregate and the footing
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Wrong – Polyethylene sheeting does not extend beyond edge of aggregate to separate the footer from the stem wall which will be poured next
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Wrong – Rain barrel installed without an overflow spout that terminates away from foundation
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Wrong – Regular window glass is susceptible to breakage from the radiant heat of a wildfire; tempered and laminated glass are more resistant to breakage.
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Wrong – Rips in foil air barrier behind shower were not taped; solid air barrier material is more durable.
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Wrong – Roof underlayment is not fully adhered and roof deck seams are not sealed so roof is susceptible to high-wind events
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Wrong – Roughly cut hole that is larger than the fan, making it difficult to seal
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Wrong – Roughly cut hole that is larger than the fan, making it difficult to seal
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Wrong – Seams in the furnace-to-AC connection at the air handler are not sealed.
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