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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 - 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.
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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 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 - 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 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 – Construction adhesive is not a substitute for a wood shim on a too-short stud; the glue has no compressive strength.

Wrong – Construction adhesive is not a substitute for a wood shim on a too-short stud; the glue has no compressive strength.
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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