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Wrong – Building materials are being stored outdoors with no protection from weather

Wrong – Building materials are being stored outdoors with no protection from weather
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Wrong – Building materials with visible signs of mold have been used

Wrong – Building materials with visible signs of mold have been used
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Wrong – Conventional T-post detail is extremely difficult to insulate and usually doesn't happen

Wrong – Conventional T-post detail is extremely difficult to insulate and usually doesn't happen
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Wrong – Design walls so that windows are positioned to fit regularly spaced studs so less additional studs are needed.

Wrong – Design walls so that windows are positioned to fit regularly spaced studs so less additional studs are needed.
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Wrong – Either this tape was not pressed down firmly or the surface was wet or dirty so the tape is not sticking properly even during construction.

Wrong – Either this tape was not pressed down firmly or the surface was wet or dirty so the tape is not sticking properly even during construction.
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Wrong – Electrical box not air sealed

Wrong – Electrical box not air sealed
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Wrong – Excessive and structurally unnecessary framing at door

Wrong – Excessive and structurally unnecessary framing at door
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Wrong – Excessive framing and improper spacing of studs

Wrong – Excessive framing and improper spacing of studs
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Wrong – Excessive framing will not allow corner to be insulated

Wrong – Excessive framing will not allow corner to be insulated
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Wrong – Flue not sealed around opening

Wrong – Flue not sealed around opening
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Wrong – Foam was sprayed at exterior sheathing and sill plate connection, leaving gaps beneath sill plate.

Wrong – Foam was sprayed at exterior sheathing and sill plate connection, leaving gaps beneath sill plate.
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Wrong – For proper detailing of vinyl around windows and other obstacles, use utility trim, punch snaplocks into siding, and do not overlap directly beneath a window.

Wrong – For proper detailing of vinyl around windows and other obstacles, use utility trim, punch snaplocks into siding, and do not overlap directly beneath a window.
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Wrong – Framing does not allow corner to be insulated

Wrong – Framing does not allow corner to be insulated
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Wrong – Framing does not allow corner to be insulated

Wrong – Framing does not allow corner to be insulated
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Wrong – Framing does not allow corner to be insulated

Wrong – Framing does not allow corner to be insulated
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Wrong – If a fireplace is desired, install a vented model not an unvented model.

Wrong – If a fireplace is desired, install a vented model not an unvented model.
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Wrong – If dimpled plastic is used it should be trimmed to drain down at the bottom rather than up where water can collect in it.

Wrong – If dimpled plastic is used it should be trimmed to drain down at the bottom rather than up where water can collect in it.
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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 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 – It is not good practice to route plumbing through sill plates or on an exterior wall.

Wrong – It is not good practice to route plumbing through sill plates or on an exterior wall.