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The steel drip edge flashing is easy to see above the fascia and just below the roofing along all of the roof edges of this home.

The steel drip edge flashing is easy to see above the fascia and just below the roofing along all of the roof edges of this home.
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The tape is covered with mastic to ensure an airtight seal between the duct and the fitting

The tape is covered with mastic to ensure an airtight seal between the duct and the fitting
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The tape window flashing here is integrated with the roller-applied weather-resistant barrier.

The tape window flashing here is integrated with the roller-applied weather-resistant barrier.
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The trash chute and trash room in a multistory multifamily building are depressurized with exhaust fans to minimize odors.

The trash chute and trash room in a multistory multifamily building are depressurized with exhaust fans to minimize odors.
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The ultra-efficient air-to-water heat pump draws heat from the outside air to heat inside room air in winter and domestic hot water year-round.

The ultra-efficient air-to-water heat pump draws heat from the outside air to heat inside room air in winter and domestic hot water year-round.
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The ultra-efficient ground source heat pump (COP 4.4) delivers conditioned air throughout the home via ducts; an ERV provides fresh air to the system.

The ultra-efficient ground source heat pump (COP 4.4) delivers conditioned air throughout the home via ducts; an ERV provides fresh air to the system.
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The ventilation control is clearly labeled by the installer

The ventilation control is clearly labeled by the installer
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The ventilation controller is next to the thermostat and has a manual override button

The ventilation controller is next to the thermostat and has a manual override button
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The very high efficiency (4.7 COP) ground-source heat pump provides hot water to a tank for radiant floor heat and domestic hot water.

The very high efficiency (4.7 COP) ground-source heat pump provides hot water to a tank for radiant floor heat and domestic hot water.
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The water-resistant barrier, weep screed, and stucco lathe are not properly layered

The water-resistant barrier, weep screed, and stucco lathe are not properly layered
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The water-resistant barrier, weep screed, and stucco lathe are properly layered and will create a complete drainage system

The water-resistant barrier, weep screed, and stucco lathe are properly layered and will create a complete drainage system
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The weep holes are properly cleaned out and the weeps properly installed

The weep holes are properly cleaned out and the weeps properly installed
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The weep holes are spaced at the correct distance to provide a complete drainage system

The weep holes are spaced at the correct distance to provide a complete drainage system
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The weep holes are spaced too far apart

The weep holes are spaced too far apart
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The weep holes were not properly cleaned before the weeps were installed

The weep holes were not properly cleaned before the weeps were installed
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The windows in this building are connected to the fully adhered water and air control layer using fluid-applied flashing

The windows in this building are connected to the fully adhered water and air control layer using fluid-applied flashing
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There are no weep holes installed at the bottom of the exterior wall

There are no weep holes installed at the bottom of the exterior wall
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There is a filter installed to filter outdoor air

There is a filter installed to filter outdoor air
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There is a water-resistant barrier installed underneath the stucco and lathe

There is a water-resistant barrier installed underneath the stucco and lathe
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There is a weep screed installed at the bottom of the wall

There is a weep screed installed at the bottom of the wall
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There is no filter installed in the HVAC system

There is no filter installed in the HVAC system
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There is no filter installed to filter the outdoor air

There is no filter installed to filter the outdoor air
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There is not a weep screed installed at the bottom of the stucco wall

There is not a weep screed installed at the bottom of the stucco wall
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Thermometer used to measure dry-bulb temperature

Thermometer used to measure dry-bulb temperature