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Wrong - A typical vented crawlspace in North Carolina exhibits water leakage, poor drainage, and a low-quality vapor retarder that does not cover all of the ground surface and is not sealed to the walls.

Wrong - A typical vented crawlspace in North Carolina exhibits water leakage, poor drainage, and a low-quality vapor retarder that does not cover all of the ground surface and is not sealed to the walls.
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Wrong - A vapor barrier should cover the top of the concrete block pier support in the crawl space.

Wrong - A vapor barrier should cover the top of the concrete block pier support in the crawl space.
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Wrong - Air filter was compressed and may not function effectively to filter return air.

Wrong - Air filter was compressed and may not function effectively to filter return air.
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Wrong - Class I vapor retarder over framed basement walls can cause condensation, mold, and rotting because plastic prevents drying to the inside; the outside should have waterproofing and vertical drainage, and the framing should be spaced from the wall.

Wrong - Class I vapor retarder over framed basement walls can cause condensation, mold, and rotting because plastic prevents drying to the inside; the outside should have waterproofing and vertical drainage, and the framing should be spaced from the wall.
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Wrong - Cold spots along the top plate combined with lack of ventilation have encouraged mold growth along this bathroom ceiling.

Wrong - Cold spots along the top plate combined with lack of ventilation have encouraged mold growth along this bathroom ceiling.
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Wrong - Condensate pipe is draining onto basement floor.

Wrong - Condensate pipe is draining onto basement floor.
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Wrong - Crawl space floor is missing a vapor barrier.

Wrong - Crawl space floor is missing a vapor barrier.
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Wrong - Debris and potentially hazardous wiring are littering the crawl space floor, which also should be covered with a vapor barrier.

Wrong - Debris and potentially hazardous wiring are littering the crawl space floor, which also should be covered with a vapor barrier.
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Wrong - Duct insulation and vapor barrier do not cover all of the flex duct.

Wrong - Duct insulation and vapor barrier do not cover all of the flex duct.
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Wrong - ERV heat exchange coils have not been cleaned and have become completely clogged with dirt.

Wrong - ERV heat exchange coils have not been cleaned and have become completely clogged with dirt.
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Wrong - Flashing tape was not pressure adhered to the housewrap; pressure sensitive tape must be rollered for proper adhesion.

Wrong - Flashing tape was not pressure adhered to the housewrap; pressure sensitive tape must be rollered for proper adhesion.
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Wrong - Floor register has not been cleaned, allowing trash and debris to build up.

Wrong - Floor register has not been cleaned, allowing trash and debris to build up.
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Wrong - Furnace return air filter is dirty and needs to be replaced.

Wrong - Furnace return air filter is dirty and needs to be replaced.
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Wrong - Heat ERV energy exchange core has become completely clogged with dirt.

Wrong - Heat ERV energy exchange core has become completely clogged with dirt.
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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.

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 - Lack of house wrap or weather resistant barrier lead to significant water damage behind the brick veneer.

Wrong - Lack of house wrap or weather resistant barrier lead to significant water damage behind the brick veneer.
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Wrong - Lack of insulation in the wall above this window combined with poor bathroom ventilation has contributed to mold growth.

Wrong - Lack of insulation in the wall above this window combined with poor bathroom ventilation has contributed to mold growth.
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Wrong - Missing house wrap contributed to water damage of fascia boards.

Wrong - Missing house wrap contributed to water damage of fascia boards.
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Wrong - Nailing pattern on roof underlayment is erratic and excessive, house wrap should overlap seam, metal step flashing will need to be installed at roof-wall junction.

Wrong - Nailing pattern on roof underlayment is erratic and excessive, house wrap should overlap seam, metal step flashing will need to be installed at roof-wall junction.
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Wrong - Polyethylene sheeting should be lapped up sides of walls and pillars and taped

Wrong - Polyethylene sheeting should be lapped up sides of walls and pillars and taped
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Wrong - Poor ventilation has encouraged the build up of mold in this shower.

Wrong - Poor ventilation has encouraged the build up of mold in this shower.
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Wrong - The fiberglass blanket insulation has no perforated vapor retarder, does not cover the entire basement wall, is not sealed at the edges, and is not installed over rigid foam.

Wrong - The fiberglass blanket insulation has no perforated vapor retarder, does not cover the entire basement wall, is not sealed at the edges, and is not installed over rigid foam.
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Wrong - The ground of the crawlspace should be covered with a vapor barrier that extends up the sides of the crawlspace.

Wrong - The ground of the crawlspace should be covered with a vapor barrier that extends up the sides of the crawlspace.
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Wrong - The vapor retarder does not completely cover the pier block and is not sealed to the post; the support strapping pinches the flex duct.

Wrong - The vapor retarder does not completely cover the pier block and is not sealed to the post; the support strapping pinches the flex duct.