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Wrong - Toe nails in roof truss are set too low in framing bracket and hurricane strap is set too high so lower nails don't hit lower 2x6 of top plate.

Wrong - Toe nails in roof truss are set too low in framing bracket and hurricane strap is set too high so lower nails don't hit lower 2x6 of top plate.
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Wrong - Trusses should be inspected for damage before installation.

Wrong - Trusses should be inspected for damage before installation.
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Wrong - Vertical support members are not alligned.

Wrong - Vertical support members are not alligned.
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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 – Conventional T-post detail is extremely difficult to insulate and usually doesn't happen

Wrong – Conventional T-post detail is extremely difficult to insulate and usually doesn't happen
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Wrong – Don’t cut more out of framing than needed for plumbing pipes.

Wrong – Don’t cut more out of framing than needed for plumbing pipes.
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Wrong – Excessive and structurally unnecessary framing at door

Wrong – Excessive and structurally unnecessary framing at door
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Wrong – Excessive framing and improper spacing of studs

Wrong – Excessive framing and improper spacing of studs
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Wrong – Excessive framing will not allow corner to be insulated

Wrong – Excessive framing will not allow corner to be insulated
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Wrong – Framing does not allow corner to be insulated

Wrong – Framing does not allow corner to be insulated
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Wrong – Framing does not allow corner to be insulated

Wrong – Framing does not allow corner to be insulated
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Wrong – Framing does not allow corner to be insulated

Wrong – Framing does not allow corner to be insulated
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Wrong – Insulation does not fill entire cavity nor is there an air barrier present between the double wall

Wrong – Insulation does not fill entire cavity nor is there an air barrier present between the double wall
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Wrong – No air barrier installed between double wall framing

Wrong – No air barrier installed between double wall framing
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Wrong – No air barrier installed between the walls and a larger gap between the walls that needs sealing

Wrong – No air barrier installed between the walls and a larger gap between the walls that needs sealing
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Wrong – The damaged rim joist was not replaced and its strength is compromised in a critical load-bearing corner.

Wrong – The damaged rim joist was not replaced and its strength is compromised in a critical load-bearing corner.
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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 roof sheathing was inadequately fastened and gave way causing the gable end wall to fail

Wrong – The roof sheathing was inadequately fastened and gave way causing the gable end wall to fail
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Wrong – The vinyl siding at this gable was installed over plastic foam insulation

Wrong – The vinyl siding at this gable was installed over plastic foam insulation
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Wrong – This gable end wall failed because connectors were missing at points of support (blue circles) and the outlookers were not connected to the end truss (yellow circle)

Wrong – This gable end wall failed because connectors were missing at points of support (blue circles) and the outlookers were not connected to the end truss (yellow circle)
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Wrong – This house under construction is lacking wall to truss bracing and the bottom chord of the scissor trusses is several feet above the top of the end wall top plate

Wrong – This house under construction is lacking wall to truss bracing and the bottom chord of the scissor trusses is several feet above the top of the end wall top plate
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Wrong – This roof structure failed due to inadequate bracing

Wrong – This roof structure failed due to inadequate bracing
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Wrong – This seam along a common wall is not air sealed.

Wrong – This seam along a common wall is not air sealed.
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Wrong – Top plate not air sealed

Wrong – Top plate not air sealed