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Wood Frame and Steel Sheathing Tornado Safe Room

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Wood Tornado Shelters Segment 5

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Wood/fiber cement drainable wall assembly

Wood/fiber cement drainable wall assembly
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Wrong - House wrap was poorly installed, seams were not taped, and flashing tape was not installed around windows.

Wrong - House wrap was poorly installed, seams were not taped, and flashing tape was not installed around windows.
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Wrong - Window header is missing top plate.

Wrong - Window header is missing top plate.
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Wrong - Area around window framing not air sealed

Wrong - Area around window framing not air sealed
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Wrong - Board is not properly cut and is split where it is toenailed into top plate.

Wrong - Board is not properly cut and is split where it is toenailed into top plate.
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Wrong - Cantilevered floor joist bay cavities are not air sealed with a solid air barrier aligned with the exterior wall.

Wrong - Cantilevered floor joist bay cavities are not air sealed with a solid air barrier aligned with the exterior wall.
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Wrong - Cantilevered joist bay cavities are not air sealed with a solid air barrier, allowing outside air to flow between floors.

Wrong - Cantilevered joist bay cavities are not air sealed with a solid air barrier, allowing outside air to flow between floors.
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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 - Corner not insulated

Wrong - Corner not insulated
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Wrong - Cracked and split lumber should not be used for framing or trusses.

Wrong - Cracked and split lumber should not be used for framing or trusses.
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Wrong - Door frame improperly sized for pre-hung door jamb.

Wrong - Door frame improperly sized for pre-hung door jamb.
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Wrong - Double top plate seam is poorly caulked.

Wrong - Double top plate seam is poorly caulked.
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Wrong - Flashing tape is missing behind the right edge of the brick wall.

Wrong - Flashing tape is missing behind the right edge of the brick wall.
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Wrong - Floor joist not connected to framing.

Wrong - Floor joist not connected to framing.
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Wrong - Flue pipe was poorly flashed at roof.

Wrong - Flue pipe was poorly flashed at roof.
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Wrong - Framing a dormer using only toe nailing and end nailing is not acceptable in areas subjected to high winds, hurricanes, or earthquakes.

Wrong - Framing a dormer using only toe nailing and end nailing is not acceptable in areas subjected to high winds, hurricanes, or earthquakes.
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Wrong - Hole in rim joist was cut too large for plumbing pipe and the gaps are not air sealed.

Wrong - Hole in rim joist was cut too large for plumbing pipe and the gaps are not air sealed.
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Wrong - Holes in rim joists were cut too large for plumbing pipes and gaps should be air sealed.

Wrong - Holes in rim joists were cut too large for plumbing pipes and gaps should be air sealed.
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Wrong - House wrap and flashing tape are poorly installed allowing water to get into the gaps behind flashing tape.

Wrong - House wrap and flashing tape are poorly installed allowing water to get into the gaps behind flashing tape.
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Wrong - House wrap tape is not fully adhered at seam and flashing tape is missing from window head, jamb, and corner above window.

Wrong - House wrap tape is not fully adhered at seam and flashing tape is missing from window head, jamb, and corner above window.
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Wrong - House wrap was not properly cut and adhered where the roof meets the wall so water is likely to get behind the house wrap.

Wrong - House wrap was not properly cut and adhered where the roof meets the wall so water is likely to get behind the house wrap.
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Wrong - House wrap was poorly cut at wall interface and not taped leaving wood exposed and vulnerable to water entry.

Wrong - House wrap was poorly cut at wall interface and not taped leaving wood exposed and vulnerable to water entry.