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Wrong - Foundation wall heights do not align.

Wrong - Foundation wall heights do not align.
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Wrong - Glazing failed due to windborne debris during a hurricane.

Wrong - Glazing failed due to windborne debris during a hurricane.
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Wrong - In floodplains, the interior grade elevation should be equal to or higher than the exterior grade as shown on right.

Wrong - In floodplains, the interior grade elevation should be equal to or higher than the exterior grade as shown on right.
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Wrong - Joint in support beam is inadequately connected and supported.

Wrong - Joint in support beam is inadequately connected and supported.
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Wrong - Moisture from within the basement foundation wall can migrate into the insulation cavity in a conventional blanket insulation installation.

Wrong - Moisture from within the basement foundation wall can migrate into the insulation cavity in a conventional blanket insulation installation.
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Wrong - Polyethylene sheeting should be lapped up sides of walls and pillars and taped

Wrong - Polyethylene sheeting should be lapped up sides of walls and pillars and taped
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Wrong - The basement blanket insulation is loosely attached to the interior of the basement wall, does not cover the entire wall, is not sealed at the edges, and is not installed over rigid foam that covers the entire surface of the foundation walls.

Wrong - The basement blanket insulation is loosely attached to the interior of the basement wall, does not cover the entire wall, is not sealed at the edges, and is not installed over rigid foam that covers the entire surface of the foundation walls.
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Wrong - The below-grade concrete does not have the correct construction to be impermeable to moisture because the lumber is untreated and against the concrete that lacks waterproofing.

Wrong - The below-grade concrete does not have the correct construction to be impermeable to moisture because the lumber is untreated and against the concrete that lacks waterproofing.
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Wrong - The opening in the foundation wall around this pipe has not been sealed allowing entry for rodents and bugs

Wrong - The opening in the foundation wall around this pipe has not been sealed allowing entry for rodents and bugs
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Wrong - The pile foundation of this home nearly collapsed from coastal storm surges because the piles were not embedded deeply enough in the ground.

Wrong - The pile foundation of this home nearly collapsed from coastal storm surges because the piles were not embedded deeply enough in the ground.
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Wrong - The upper edge of the below-grade dimpled plastic rain mat is pulling away from the wall and is no longer tucked under the protective metal flashing so rain water can get behind the plastic mat and wet the foundation wall.

Wrong - The upper edge of the below-grade dimpled plastic rain mat is pulling away from the wall and is no longer tucked under the protective metal flashing so rain water can get behind the plastic mat and wet the foundation wall.
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Wrong - The wall stud should not be cut to fit around foundation anchor bolt; the stud should be repositioned.

Wrong - The wall stud should not be cut to fit around foundation anchor bolt; the stud should be repositioned.
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Wrong - This plumbing penetration through the foundation wall has not been sealed; the seam between the sill plate and the foundation wall is also unsealed

Wrong - This plumbing penetration through the foundation wall has not been sealed; the seam between the sill plate and the foundation wall is also unsealed
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Wrong - This surface downspout run-out is directed toward the foundation instead of away from it.

Wrong - This surface downspout run-out is directed toward the foundation instead of away from it.
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Wrong - Wall studs were poorly positioned; should not be cut to fit over a foundation anchor bolt.

Wrong - Wall studs were poorly positioned; should not be cut to fit over a foundation anchor bolt.
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Wrong – A closable air vent should not be used as a flood vent

Wrong – A closable air vent should not be used as a flood vent
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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 – Attic access panel does not have an insulation cover installed

Wrong – Attic access panel does not have an insulation cover installed
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Wrong – Chase not capped

Wrong – Chase not capped
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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 – Drop down stairs do not have insulation cover installed

Wrong – Drop down stairs do not have insulation cover installed
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Wrong – Fibrous insulation does not air seal

Wrong – Fibrous insulation does not air seal
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Wrong – Fibrous insulation is not an air barrier and cannot be used for sealing holes.

Wrong – Fibrous insulation is not an air barrier and cannot be used for sealing holes.