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Wrong - Cantilevered joist bay cavities are not air sealed with a solid air barrier, allowing outside air to flow between floors.

Wrong - Cantilevered joist bay cavities are not air sealed with a solid air barrier, allowing outside air to flow between floors.
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Wrong - Common wall sheathing not properly fastened or sealed

Wrong - Common wall sheathing not properly fastened or sealed
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Wrong - Corner not insulated

Wrong - Corner not insulated
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Wrong - Cracked and split lumber should not be used for framing or trusses.

Wrong - Cracked and split lumber should not be used for framing or trusses.
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Wrong - Door frame improperly sized for pre-hung door jamb.

Wrong - Door frame improperly sized for pre-hung door jamb.
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Wrong - Double top plate seam is poorly caulked.

Wrong - Double top plate seam is poorly caulked.
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Wrong - Floor joist not connected to framing.

Wrong - Floor joist not connected to framing.
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Wrong - Framing a dormer using only toe nailing and end nailing is not acceptable in areas subjected to high winds, hurricanes, or earthquakes.

Wrong - Framing a dormer using only toe nailing and end nailing is not acceptable in areas subjected to high winds, hurricanes, or earthquakes.
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Wrong - Hole in rim joist was cut too large for plumbing pipe and the gaps are not air sealed.

Wrong - Hole in rim joist was cut too large for plumbing pipe and the gaps are not air sealed.
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Wrong - Holes in rim joists were cut too large for plumbing pipes and gaps should be air sealed.

Wrong - Holes in rim joists were cut too large for plumbing pipes and gaps should be air sealed.
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Wrong - I Beam open to garage

Wrong - I Beam open to garage
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Wrong - I-Joist was not securely fastened to sub-floor.

Wrong - I-Joist was not securely fastened to sub-floor.
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Wrong - Insulation beneath window is compressed and there are more support studs than necessary to left of window.

Wrong - Insulation beneath window is compressed and there are more support studs than necessary to left of window.
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Wrong - Insulation does not fill double wall cavity

Wrong - Insulation does not fill double wall cavity
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Wrong - Insulation does not fill double wall cavity

Wrong - Insulation does not fill double wall cavity
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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 - Lack of a weather-resistant barrier allowed water to get behind the siding and rot the framing in this corner rim joist area.

Wrong - Lack of a weather-resistant barrier allowed water to get behind the siding and rot the framing in this corner rim joist area.
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Wrong - Ladder framing method for a gable overhang offers low resistance to wind uplift.

Wrong - Ladder framing method for a gable overhang offers low resistance to wind uplift.
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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 - Plastic-covered blanket insulation that is installed directly against concrete walls with no rigid foam or closed-cell spray foam covering the concrete could trap moisture coming through the concrete, leading to mold, moisture, and odor problems.

Wrong - Plastic-covered blanket insulation that is installed directly against concrete walls with no rigid foam or closed-cell spray foam covering the concrete could trap moisture coming through the concrete, leading to mold, moisture, and odor problems.
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Wrong - Poorly cut stud is not supporting the top plate.

Wrong - Poorly cut stud is not supporting the top plate.
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Wrong - Rafter tail is missized and poorly secured with nails.

Wrong - Rafter tail is missized and poorly secured with nails.
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Wrong - Roof sheathing nails missed the rafter below

Wrong - Roof sheathing nails missed the rafter below
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Wrong - Roof truss upright framing members are broken.

Wrong - Roof truss upright framing members are broken.