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With balconies in multifamily buildings, it is important to establish correct structural attachment while also providing insulation in a way that minimizes thermal bridging where the balcony attaches to the building

With balconies in multifamily buildings, it is important to establish correct structural attachment while also providing insulation in a way that minimizes thermal bridging where the balcony attaches to the building
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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 - Common wall sheathing not properly fastened or sealed

Wrong - Common wall sheathing not properly fastened or sealed
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Wrong - Construction materials show signs of mold.

Wrong - Construction materials show signs of mold.
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Wrong - Dehumidifier unit was not commisioned before following installation and the installer forgot to remove this tag and plug the holes.

Wrong - Dehumidifier unit was not commisioned before following installation and the installer forgot to remove this tag and plug the holes.
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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 - No air barrier is present between the dropped ceiling/soffit and the attic.

Wrong - No air barrier is present between the dropped ceiling/soffit and the attic.
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Wrong - No air barrier is present between the dropped ceiling/soffit and the attic.

Wrong - No air barrier is present between the dropped ceiling/soffit and the attic.
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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 - No air barrier is present between the garage and floor system.

Wrong - No air barrier is present between the garage and floor system.
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Wrong - No air barrier is present in the floor joists spanning over the garage and conditioned space of the home.

Wrong - No air barrier is present in the floor joists spanning over the garage and conditioned space of the home.
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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 - 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 - 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 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 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 - 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 – No air barrier installed under staircase

Wrong – No air barrier installed under staircase