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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 - Tape is not well adhered to house wrap and wiring penetration is not sealed.

Wrong - Tape is not well adhered to house wrap and wiring penetration is not sealed.
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Wrong - The air barrier is not sealed (picture taken from garage looking into house).

Wrong - The air barrier is not sealed (picture taken from garage looking into house).
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Wrong - The band joist above this garage-house shared wall is not properly sealed.

Wrong - The band joist above this garage-house shared wall is not properly sealed.
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Wrong - The caulk is too far from the sill plate to effectively air-seal the gap.

Wrong - The caulk is too far from the sill plate to effectively air-seal the gap.
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Wrong - The flashing tape is poorly adhered to the window.

Wrong - The flashing tape is poorly adhered to the window.
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Wrong - The rigid foam that was installed as an air barrier at the rim joist was not properly air-sealed.

Wrong - The rigid foam that was installed as an air barrier at the rim joist was not properly air-sealed.
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Wrong - There is no foam gasket or air-sealing beneath the sill plate.

Wrong - There is no foam gasket or air-sealing beneath the sill plate.
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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 - This IR image is showing that cold air is entering the home at the window frame and the sill plate at the base of the wall.

Wrong - This IR image is showing that cold air is entering the home at the window frame and the sill plate at the base of the wall.
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Wrong - This IR image of a second-floor landing shows that attic air is flowing far into the interstitial floor cavity of the second-floor landing

Wrong - This IR image of a second-floor landing shows that attic air is flowing far into the interstitial floor cavity of the second-floor landing
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Wrong - This IR image shows where hot attic air has penetrated into the floor cavity that lies behind the stairwell wall

Wrong - This IR image shows where hot attic air has penetrated into the floor cavity that lies behind the stairwell wall
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Wrong - Through-wall flashing has not been installed at brick wall intervals and house wrap is missing.

Wrong - Through-wall flashing has not been installed at brick wall intervals and house wrap is missing.
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Wrong - Vinyl siding in incorrectly installed under not over door trim and door trim channel pieces are missing.

Wrong - Vinyl siding in incorrectly installed under not over door trim and door trim channel pieces are missing.
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Wrong - Wall is missing step and kick-out flashing which has allowed water to rot the wood corner trim.

Wrong - Wall is missing step and kick-out flashing which has allowed water to rot the wood corner trim.
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Wrong - Water has gotten behind the paint, possibly due to lack of window flashing, leading to blistering.

Wrong - Water has gotten behind the paint, possibly due to lack of window flashing, leading to blistering.
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Wrong - Wind baffle installation will not allow insulation over the top plate.

Wrong - Wind baffle installation will not allow insulation over the top plate.
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Wrong - Window sill trim was too tall for window frame and was poorly modified in an attempt to provide drainage out of the window.

Wrong - Window sill trim was too tall for window frame and was poorly modified in an attempt to provide drainage out of the window.
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Wrong – No air barrier installed under staircase

Wrong – No air barrier installed under staircase
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Wrong – No rigid air barrier is installed behind fireplace

Wrong – No rigid air barrier is installed behind fireplace
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Wrong – A visible gap in the insulated sheathing introduces unwanted outside air, creating a thermal bypass and encouraging convective air flow

Wrong – A visible gap in the insulated sheathing introduces unwanted outside air, creating a thermal bypass and encouraging convective air flow
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Wrong – Air barrier is not air sealed

Wrong – Air barrier is not air sealed
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Wrong – Air barrier is not continuous

Wrong – Air barrier is not continuous