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Wrong - Moisture from within the basement foundation wall can migrate into the insulation cavity in a conventional blanket insulation installation.

Wrong - Moisture from within the basement foundation wall can migrate into the insulation cavity in a conventional blanket insulation installation.
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Wrong - Mortar is clogging 1" drainage gap behind brick wall.

Wrong - Mortar is clogging 1" drainage gap behind brick wall.
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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 - 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 - No insulation was installed behind the shower surround.

Wrong - No insulation was installed behind the shower surround.
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Wrong - Plastic-covered blanket insulation that is installed directly against concrete walls with no rigid foam or closed-cell spray foam covering the concrete could trap moisture coming through the concrete, leading to mold, moisture, and odor problems.

Wrong - Plastic-covered blanket insulation that is installed directly against concrete walls with no rigid foam or closed-cell spray foam covering the concrete could trap moisture coming through the concrete, leading to mold, moisture, and odor problems.
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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 - Rim joist cavity missing insulation

Wrong - Rim joist cavity missing insulation
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Wrong - Siding is missing or broken and wood crawl space wall is unprotected.

Wrong - Siding is missing or broken and wood crawl space wall is unprotected.
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Wrong - Stucco has rotted and cracked above a window because of water damage due to lack of proper flashing and drainage.

Wrong - Stucco has rotted and cracked above a window because of water damage due to lack of proper flashing and drainage.
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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 basement blanket insulation is loosely attached to the interior of the basement wall, does not cover the entire wall, is not sealed at the edges, and is not installed over rigid foam that covers the entire surface of the foundation walls.

Wrong - The basement blanket insulation is loosely attached to the interior of the basement wall, does not cover the entire wall, is not sealed at the edges, and is not installed over rigid foam that covers the entire surface of the foundation walls.
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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 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 flashing tape is poorly adhered to the window.

Wrong - The flashing tape is poorly adhered to the window.