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Windows are installed in new framing in preparation for adding exterior spray foam insulation

Windows are installed in new framing in preparation for adding exterior spray foam insulation
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Windows are sized and positioned so only one king stud is needed on each side of the window.

Windows are sized and positioned so only one king stud is needed on each side of the window.
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Wood blocking is used as a splice to connect top plates together

Wood blocking is used as a splice to connect top plates together
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Wood Frame and Steel Sheathing Tornado Safe Room

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Wood Tornado Shelters Segment 5

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Wrong - Window header is missing top plate.

Wrong - Window header is missing top plate.
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Wrong - Area around window framing not air sealed

Wrong - Area around window framing not air sealed
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Wrong - Board is not properly cut and is split where it is toenailed into top plate.

Wrong - Board is not properly cut and is split where it is toenailed into top plate.
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Wrong - Cantilevered floor joist bay cavities are not air sealed with a solid air barrier aligned with the exterior wall.

Wrong - Cantilevered floor joist bay cavities are not air sealed with a solid air barrier aligned with the exterior wall.
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Wrong - Cantilevered joist bay cavities are not air sealed with a solid air barrier, allowing outside air to flow between floors.

Wrong - Cantilevered joist bay cavities are not air sealed with a solid air barrier, allowing outside air to flow between floors.
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Wrong - Common wall sheathing not properly fastened or sealed

Wrong - Common wall sheathing not properly fastened or sealed
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Wrong - Corner not insulated

Wrong - Corner not insulated
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Wrong - Cracked and split lumber should not be used for framing or trusses.

Wrong - Cracked and split lumber should not be used for framing or trusses.
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Wrong - Door frame improperly sized for pre-hung door jamb.

Wrong - Door frame improperly sized for pre-hung door jamb.
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Wrong - Double top plate seam is poorly caulked.

Wrong - Double top plate seam is poorly caulked.
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Wrong - Floor joist not connected to framing.

Wrong - Floor joist not connected to framing.
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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.

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.

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.

Wrong - Holes in rim joists were cut too large for plumbing pipes and gaps should be air sealed.
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Wrong - I Beam open to garage

Wrong - I Beam open to garage
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Wrong - I-Joist was not securely fastened to sub-floor.

Wrong - I-Joist was not securely fastened to sub-floor.
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Wrong - Insulation beneath window is compressed and there are more support studs than necessary to left of window.

Wrong - Insulation beneath window is compressed and there are more support studs than necessary to left of window.
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Wrong - Insulation does not fill double wall cavity

Wrong - Insulation does not fill double wall cavity
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Wrong - Insulation does not fill double wall cavity

Wrong - Insulation does not fill double wall cavity