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Wrong - No air barrier is present between the floor system and unconditioned space.

Wrong - No air barrier is present between the floor system and unconditioned space.
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Wrong - OSB subfloor left exposed to the elements.

Wrong - OSB subfloor left exposed to the elements.
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Wrong - Rim joist cavity missing insulation

Wrong - Rim joist cavity missing insulation
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Wrong - Sub-floor insulation has gaps, compression, and misalignment.

Wrong - Sub-floor insulation has gaps, compression, and misalignment.
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Wrong - Sub-floor insulation is not properly installed or supported.

Wrong - Sub-floor insulation is not properly installed or supported.
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Wrong - Sub-floor nails are missing the floor joist.

Wrong - Sub-floor nails are missing the floor joist.
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Wrong - This batt insulation is not aligned with the subfloor and joists.

Wrong - This batt insulation is not aligned with the subfloor and joists.
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Wrong – Cantilever is not blocked or insulated.

Wrong – Cantilever is not blocked or insulated.
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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 – 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
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Wrong – Floor system does not have air barrier to separate it from garage

Wrong – Floor system does not have air barrier to separate it from garage
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Wrong – Insulation is misaligned with floor above

Wrong – Insulation is misaligned with floor above
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Wrong – Penetration through the floor is not air sealed

Wrong – Penetration through the floor is not air sealed
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Wrong – The asphalt shingle shim is too small and the floor joist was cut too short.

Wrong – The asphalt shingle shim is too small and the floor joist was cut too short.
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Wrong – The rigid air barrier material between the cantilever and the conditioned space is not air sealed at the seams.

Wrong – The rigid air barrier material between the cantilever and the conditioned space is not air sealed at the seams.
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Wrong – There is carpet installed too close to the plumbing fixtures in the bathroom

Wrong – There is carpet installed too close to the plumbing fixtures in the bathroom
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Wrong – There is carpet installed too close to the plumbing fixtures in the bathroom

Wrong – There is carpet installed too close to the plumbing fixtures in the bathroom
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Zero Energy Ready Home Training

Zero Energy Ready Home Training