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Wrong – The batt insulation on this knee wall is not properly supported and there is no air sealed rigid backing to provide a solid air barrier.

Wrong – The batt insulation on this knee wall is not properly supported and there is no air sealed rigid backing to provide a solid air barrier.
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Wrong – The corners are not properly flashed, leaving a vulnerable area in the drainage system

Wrong – The corners are not properly flashed, leaving a vulnerable area in the drainage system
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Wrong – The flashing of the roof-wall juncture was installed above the roof shingles instead of below the roof shingles; also no kickout flashing was installed.

Wrong – The flashing of the roof-wall juncture was installed above the roof shingles instead of below the roof shingles; also no kickout flashing was installed.
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Wrong – The flashing tape was not installed with a roller to completely adhere it to the OSB sheathing surface.

Wrong – The flashing tape was not installed with a roller to completely adhere it to the OSB sheathing surface.
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Wrong – The framing and wind baffle installation will not allow for required insulation depth.

Wrong – The framing and wind baffle installation will not allow for required insulation depth.
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Wrong – The framing will not allow for required insulation depth.

Wrong – The framing will not allow for required insulation depth.
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Wrong – The gable end wall failed because the rigid foam sheathing was not backed up by plywood or OSB.

Wrong – The gable end wall failed because the rigid foam sheathing was not backed up by plywood or OSB.
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Wrong – The polyethylene sheeting vapor barrier is not attached to the piers with mechanical fasteners

Wrong – The polyethylene sheeting vapor barrier is not attached to the piers with mechanical fasteners
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Wrong – The step flashing is not the required height above the roof deck

Wrong – The step flashing is not the required height above the roof deck
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Wrong – the water-resistant barrier is layered underneath the step flashing, which could allow water to get behind the step flashing and into the wall.

Wrong – the water-resistant barrier is layered underneath the step flashing, which could allow water to get behind the step flashing and into the wall.
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Wrong – There is no flashing installed along the sides of the window

Wrong – There is no flashing installed along the sides of the window
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Wrong – There is no flashing installed at the bottom of the exterior walls to create a drainage system

Wrong – There is no flashing installed at the bottom of the exterior walls to create a drainage system
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Wrong – There is no flashing installed at the bottom of the exterior walls to create a drainage system

Wrong – There is no flashing installed at the bottom of the exterior walls to create a drainage system
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Wrong – There is no flashing installed at the top of the window

Wrong – There is no flashing installed at the top of the window
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Wrong – There is no weather stripping or gasket around the attic stair hatch

Wrong – There is no weather stripping or gasket around the attic stair hatch
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Wrong – When insulated sheathing is installed correctly, you should not see daylight. Nail holes were also left unplugged.

Wrong – When insulated sheathing is installed correctly, you should not see daylight. Nail holes were also left unplugged.
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Wrong – When insulating with spray foam, care should be taken to completely fill areas around piping and other penetrations to avoid leaving air gaps.

Wrong – When insulating with spray foam, care should be taken to completely fill areas around piping and other penetrations to avoid leaving air gaps.
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Wrong – When more than one layer of insulation is installed, the seams should be staggered to discourage ground water from reaching the foundation wall.

Wrong – When more than one layer of insulation is installed, the seams should be staggered to discourage ground water from reaching the foundation wall.
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Wrong- A tie strap should not be used over the duct outer liner because it can compress the insulation. Tuck in the fibrous insulation and seal the outer liner to the connecting duct with mastic or foil tape (Steven Winter Associates 2013).

Wrong- A tie strap should not be used over the duct outer liner because it can compress the insulation. Tuck in the fibrous insulation and seal the outer liner to the connecting duct with mastic or foil tape (Steven Winter Associates 2013).
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Wrong: Closed-cell spray foam roof insulation was not thick enough to meet IRC levels so the foam surface is colder than the dew point of the interior air and condensation formed on surface of the foam

Wrong: Closed-cell spray foam roof insulation was not thick enough to meet IRC levels so the foam surface is colder than the dew point of the interior air and condensation formed on surface of the foam
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Wrong: Duct is hung between truss members by strapping and not buried

Wrong: Duct is hung between truss members by strapping and not buried
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Wrong: Ducts are held above the ceiling plane with strapping to provide a good angle into top-entry boots. Once the ceiling insulation is added, this duct will protrude from the ceiling insulation and will not be buried

Wrong: Ducts are held above the ceiling plane with strapping to provide a good angle into top-entry boots. Once the ceiling insulation is added, this duct will protrude from the ceiling insulation and will not be buried
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Wrong: Ducts are held from the rafters with strapping and a large beam prevents ducts from properly lying on the ceiling plane

Wrong: Ducts are held from the rafters with strapping and a large beam prevents ducts from properly lying on the ceiling plane
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Wrong: Ducts are not laid across the lower truss cords or ceiling, but are hung from the rafters by straps. As a result, ductwork is not buried

Wrong: Ducts are not laid across the lower truss cords or ceiling, but are hung from the rafters by straps. As a result, ductwork is not buried