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Wrong - Water has leaked into the window assembly and has not been able to drain out, possibly due to blocked weep holes; thus, mold and moss are growing in the window assembly.

Wrong - Water has leaked into the window assembly and has not been able to drain out, possibly due to blocked weep holes; thus, mold and moss are growing in the window assembly.
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Wrong - Window is missing pan flashing under sill and tape flashing at jamb end sill.

Wrong - Window is missing pan flashing under sill and tape flashing at jamb end sill.
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Wrong - Wiring holes are not sealed and possible missing flashing around windows is allowing water into walls and causing paint to peel.

Wrong - Wiring holes are not sealed and possible missing flashing around windows is allowing water into walls and causing paint to peel.
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Wrong -The top of the sump pump crock is too high above the crawlspace grade level for any water in the crawl to enter the sump.

Wrong -The top of the sump pump crock is too high above the crawlspace grade level for any water in the crawl to enter the sump.
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Wrong – A poorly sealed window and window well allow bulk water to enter the crawlspace from ground that slopes toward the structure

Wrong – A poorly sealed window and window well allow bulk water to enter the crawlspace from ground that slopes toward the structure
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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 – Cantilever is not blocked or insulated.

Wrong – Cantilever is not blocked or insulated.
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Wrong – Drain pipe has been cut and foundation penetration has not been properly sealed

Wrong – Drain pipe has been cut and foundation penetration has not been properly sealed
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Wrong – Driveway is not sloped away from the house

Wrong – Driveway is not sloped away from the house
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Wrong – Floor system does not have air barrier to separate it from garage

Wrong – Floor system does not have air barrier to separate it from garage
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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 – 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 – Insulation is misaligned with floor above

Wrong – Insulation is misaligned with floor above
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Wrong – Known as a Hugel Swale, organic matter like sticks and leaves break down into compost and fill the swale full. This limits the swale’s ability to filter rainwater.

Wrong – Known as a Hugel Swale, organic matter like sticks and leaves break down into compost and fill the swale full. This limits the swale’s ability to filter rainwater.
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Wrong – Misalignment of the tie reduces the embedment and enables the brick veneer to be pulled away.

Wrong – Misalignment of the tie reduces the embedment and enables the brick veneer to be pulled away.
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Wrong – No polyethylene sheeting vapor barrier is installed on the crawlspace floor

Wrong – No polyethylene sheeting vapor barrier is installed on the crawlspace floor
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Wrong – Penetration through the floor is not air sealed

Wrong – Penetration through the floor is not air sealed
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Wrong – Polyethylene sheeting does not completely cover the aggregate and the footing

Wrong – Polyethylene sheeting does not completely cover the aggregate and the footing
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Wrong – Polyethylene sheeting does not extend beyond edge of aggregate to separate the footer from the stem wall which will be poured next

Wrong – Polyethylene sheeting does not extend beyond edge of aggregate to separate the footer from the stem wall which will be poured next
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Wrong – Rain barrel installed without an overflow spout that terminates away from foundation

Wrong – Rain barrel installed without an overflow spout that terminates away from foundation
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Wrong – The asphalt shingle shim is too small and the floor joist was cut too short.

Wrong – The asphalt shingle shim is too small and the floor joist was cut too short.
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Wrong – The below-grade concrete walls do not have any damp-proof coating

Wrong – The below-grade concrete walls do not have any damp-proof coating
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Wrong – The building felt is not installed on the entire house

Wrong – The building felt is not installed on the entire house