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Wrong – Hole was not neatly cut with a saw, making it difficult to seal.

Wrong – Hole was not neatly cut with a saw, making it difficult to seal.
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Wrong – Holes have been cut larger than needed, making them difficult to air-seal.

Wrong – Holes have been cut larger than needed, making them difficult to air-seal.
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Wrong – If the insulated sheathing will serve as an air barrier and drainage plane, any cuts and seams must be taped or sealed.

Wrong – If the insulated sheathing will serve as an air barrier and drainage plane, any cuts and seams must be taped or sealed.
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Wrong – Insulated sheathing seams should align with framing members

Wrong – Insulated sheathing seams should align with framing members
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Wrong – Insulation does not fill entire cavity nor is there an air barrier present between the double wall

Wrong – Insulation does not fill entire cavity nor is there an air barrier present between the double wall
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Wrong – Insulation has compression and misalignment

Wrong – Insulation has compression and misalignment
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Wrong – Insulation has misalignment, compression, and gaps

Wrong – Insulation has misalignment, compression, and gaps
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Wrong – Insulation is misaligned

Wrong – Insulation is misaligned
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Wrong – Insulation is misaligned with air barrier

Wrong – Insulation is misaligned with air barrier
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Wrong – Insulation is misaligned with floor above

Wrong – Insulation is misaligned with floor above
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Wrong – Insulation will not be aligned with air barrier

Wrong – Insulation will not be aligned with air barrier
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Wrong – Kitchen exhaust has not been air sealed

Wrong – Kitchen exhaust has not been air sealed
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Wrong – No air barrier between porch attic and conditioned space

Wrong – No air barrier between porch attic and conditioned space
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Wrong – No air barrier between porch attic and conditioned space

Wrong – No air barrier between porch attic and conditioned space
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Wrong – No air barrier installed between double wall framing

Wrong – No air barrier installed between double wall framing
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Wrong – No air barrier installed between the walls and a larger gap between the walls that needs sealing

Wrong – No air barrier installed between the walls and a larger gap between the walls that needs sealing
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Wrong – No air barrier installed prior to tub installation

Wrong – No air barrier installed prior to tub installation
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Wrong – No air barrier installed prior to tub installation

Wrong – No air barrier installed prior to tub installation
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Wrong – No air barrier installed under staircase

Wrong – No air barrier installed under staircase
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Wrong – No blocking installed to prevent attic insulation from falling into stairs and opening

Wrong – No blocking installed to prevent attic insulation from falling into stairs and opening
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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 – No rigid backing was installed on the attic knee wall.

Wrong – No rigid backing was installed on the attic knee wall.
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Wrong – No top plate was installed.

Wrong – No top plate was installed.
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Wrong – Penetration hole is larger than duct and not sealed

Wrong – Penetration hole is larger than duct and not sealed