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Wrong - The siding on the chimney is rotten because there is no metal step flashing at the base of the chimney.

Wrong - The siding on the chimney is rotten because there is no metal step flashing at the base of the chimney.
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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 - 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 - This concrete roof was not adequately attached and reinforced and failed in high winds.

Wrong - This concrete roof was not adequately attached and reinforced and failed in high winds.
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Wrong - this gutter downspout is not connected.

Wrong - this gutter downspout is not connected.
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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 - This tile roof was damaged by high winds.

Wrong - This tile roof was damaged by high winds.
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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 – Air barrier not sealed between porch attic and conditioned space

Wrong – Air barrier not sealed between porch attic and conditioned space
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Wrong – Air barrier not sealed between porch attic and conditioned space

Wrong – Air barrier not sealed between porch attic and conditioned space
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Wrong – An open and/or sloped soffit can trap heat and burning embers as a wildfire approaches, increasing the risk of ignition of the structure.

Wrong – An open and/or sloped soffit can trap heat and burning embers as a wildfire approaches, increasing the risk of ignition of the structure.
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Wrong – Gable end vents can circumvent soffit-to-ridge airflow and allow in wind-driven rain and wildfire embers

Wrong – Gable end vents can circumvent soffit-to-ridge airflow and allow in wind-driven rain and wildfire embers
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Wrong – If roof membrane is not fully adhered, it can flutter and fail due to negative pressure from wind above and positive pressure from air leakage through roof deck below

Wrong – If roof membrane is not fully adhered, it can flutter and fail due to negative pressure from wind above and positive pressure from air leakage through roof deck below
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Wrong – Incorrect location of fasteners in an roof asphalt shingle

Wrong – Incorrect location of fasteners in an roof asphalt shingle
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Wrong – No air barrier between porch attic and conditioned space

Wrong – No air barrier between porch attic and conditioned space
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Wrong – No air barrier between porch attic and conditioned space

Wrong – No air barrier between porch attic and conditioned space
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Wrong – Rain barrel installed without an overflow spout that terminates away from foundation

Wrong – Rain barrel installed without an overflow spout that terminates away from foundation
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Wrong – Roof underlayment is not fully adhered and roof deck seams are not sealed so roof is susceptible to high-wind events

Wrong – Roof underlayment is not fully adhered and roof deck seams are not sealed so roof is susceptible to high-wind events
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Wrong – The asphalt shingle shim is too small and the floor joist was cut too short.

Wrong – The asphalt shingle shim is too small and the floor joist was cut too short.
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Wrong – The clips holding these metal roofing panels were set too far from the roof eave (above red line) and the panels lifted in strong winds

Wrong – The clips holding these metal roofing panels were set too far from the roof eave (above red line) and the panels lifted in strong winds
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Wrong – The downspout terminates too close to the foundation of the house

Wrong – The downspout terminates too close to the foundation of the house
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Wrong – The flashing of the roof-wall juncture was installed above the roof shingles instead of below the roof shingles; also no kickout flashing was installed.

Wrong – The flashing of the roof-wall juncture was installed above the roof shingles instead of below the roof shingles; also no kickout flashing was installed.
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Wrong – The metal panels covering this roof used snaplocks and concealed fasteners that gave way in high winds.

Wrong – The metal panels covering this roof used snaplocks and concealed fasteners that gave way in high winds.
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Wrong – The metal shingles and battens were inadequately secured

Wrong – The metal shingles and battens were inadequately secured