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Wrong – the water-resistant barrier is layered underneath the step flashing, which could allow water to get behind the step flashing and into the wall.

Wrong – the water-resistant barrier is layered underneath the step flashing, which could allow water to get behind the step flashing and into the wall.
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Wrong – There is no flashing installed along the sides of the window

Wrong – There is no flashing installed along the sides of the window
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Wrong – There is no flashing installed at the bottom of the exterior walls to create a drainage system

Wrong – There is no flashing installed at the bottom of the exterior walls to create a drainage system
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Wrong – There is no flashing installed at the bottom of the exterior walls to create a drainage system

Wrong – There is no flashing installed at the bottom of the exterior walls to create a drainage system
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Wrong – There is no flashing installed at the top of the window

Wrong – There is no flashing installed at the top of the window
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Wrong – There is no foam gasket or air-sealing between the sill plate and masonry foundation.

Wrong – There is no foam gasket or air-sealing between the sill plate and masonry foundation.
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Wrong – There is no weather stripping or gasket around the attic stair hatch

Wrong – There is no weather stripping or gasket around the attic stair hatch
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Wrong – There is visible light around the door because no weather stripping has been installed.

Wrong – There is visible light around the door because no weather stripping has been installed.
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Wrong – These holes have been cut larger than needed, making them difficult to seal.

Wrong – These holes have been cut larger than needed, making them difficult to seal.
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Wrong – These plumbing penetrations have been cut larger than needed, making them difficult to seal.

Wrong – These plumbing penetrations have been cut larger than needed, making them difficult to seal.
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Wrong – This hole has not been air-sealed.

Wrong – This hole has not been air-sealed.
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Wrong – This recessed can light has not been sealed to the drywall.

Wrong – This recessed can light has not been sealed to the drywall.
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Wrong – This recessed light does not have a gasket installed.

Wrong – This recessed light does not have a gasket installed.
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Wrong – This recessed light is not ICAT labeled.

Wrong – This recessed light is not ICAT labeled.
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Wrong – This seam along a common wall is not air sealed.

Wrong – This seam along a common wall is not air sealed.
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Wrong – This second-story floor plan has red lines that indicate openings from the attic into the interstitial floor space

Wrong – This second-story floor plan has red lines that indicate openings from the attic into the interstitial floor space
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Wrong – Top plate to drywall connection not sealed

Wrong – Top plate to drywall connection not sealed
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Wrong – Top plate to drywall connection not sealed

Wrong – Top plate to drywall connection not sealed
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Wrong – Top plate to drywall connection not sealed

Wrong – Top plate to drywall connection not sealed
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Wrong – Vent sleeve not completely sealed

Wrong – Vent sleeve not completely sealed
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Wrong – Wall from above without top plate or blocking installed

Wrong – Wall from above without top plate or blocking installed
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Wrong – When insulated sheathing is installed correctly, you should not see daylight. Nail holes were also left unplugged.

Wrong – When insulated sheathing is installed correctly, you should not see daylight. Nail holes were also left unplugged.
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Wrong – Whole house fan installed with holes in surrounding platform that need to be air sealed

Wrong – Whole house fan installed with holes in surrounding platform that need to be air sealed
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Wrong – Whole house fan installed without an insulated cover

Wrong – Whole house fan installed without an insulated cover