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Wrong - Roof truss upright framing members are broken.

Wrong - Roof truss upright framing members are broken.
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Wrong - Siding is missing or broken and wood crawl space wall is unprotected.

Wrong - Siding is missing or broken and wood crawl space wall is unprotected.
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Wrong - Sub-floor nails are missing the floor joist.

Wrong - Sub-floor nails are missing the floor joist.
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Wrong - The gutter is missing kick-out flashing causing wall and window damage beneath it.

Wrong - The gutter is missing kick-out flashing causing wall and window damage beneath it.
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Wrong - The studs added for support were cut at an angle providing weak support where the stud meets the compression block.

Wrong - The studs added for support were cut at an angle providing weak support where the stud meets the compression block.
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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 - The wall studs are too short and do not securely attach to the top plate.

Wrong - The wall studs are too short and do not securely attach to the top plate.
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Wrong - There is no step flashing along the base of the gable and the right window is missing sill trim.

Wrong - There is no step flashing along the base of the gable and the right window is missing sill trim.
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Wrong - These screws missed the studs.

Wrong - These screws missed the studs.
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Wrong - This roof failed in high winds due to lack of metal attachments to the framing.

Wrong - This roof failed in high winds due to lack of metal attachments to the framing.
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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 is missing step and kick-out flashing which has allowed water to rot the wood corner trim.

Wrong - Wall is missing step and kick-out flashing which has allowed water to rot the wood corner trim.
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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 - Water has gotten behind the paint, possibly due to lack of window flashing, leading to blistering.

Wrong - Water has gotten behind the paint, possibly due to lack of window flashing, leading to blistering.
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Wrong - When the lower break-away wall gave way in coastal flooding it peeled some of the EIFS siding off with it because there was no suitable break in the siding to allow it to detach cleanly.

Wrong - When the lower break-away wall gave way in coastal flooding it peeled some of the EIFS siding off with it because there was no suitable break in the siding to allow it to detach cleanly.
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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 – 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