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Wrong – Air barrier is not air sealed

Wrong – Air barrier is not air sealed
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Wrong – Air barrier is not continuous

Wrong – Air barrier is not continuous
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Wrong – Air barrier not sealed

Wrong – Air barrier not sealed
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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 – Attic access panel does not have an insulation cover installed

Wrong – Attic access panel does not have an insulation cover installed
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Wrong – Cantilever is not blocked or insulated.

Wrong – Cantilever is not blocked or insulated.
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Wrong – Cars should never be left running in a closed garage. Air seal walls, install a garage fan, and inform home owners of the dangers of running a vehicle with the garage door shut

Wrong – Cars should never be left running in a closed garage. Air seal walls, install a garage fan, and inform home owners of the dangers of running a vehicle with the garage door shut
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Wrong – Chase not capped

Wrong – Chase not capped
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Wrong – Compression and misalignment because insulation is not split around plumbing

Wrong – Compression and misalignment because insulation is not split around plumbing
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Wrong – Compression and misalignment because insulation is not split around wires

Wrong – Compression and misalignment because insulation is not split around wires
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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 – Drop down stairs do not have insulation cover installed

Wrong – Drop down stairs do not have insulation cover installed
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Wrong – Either this tape was not pressed down firmly or the surface was wet or dirty so the tape is not sticking properly even during construction.

Wrong – Either this tape was not pressed down firmly or the surface was wet or dirty so the tape is not sticking properly even during construction.
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Wrong – Electrical box not air sealed

Wrong – Electrical box not air sealed
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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 – Fibrous insulation does not air seal

Wrong – Fibrous insulation does not air seal
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Wrong – Fibrous insulation is not an air barrier and cannot be used for sealing holes.

Wrong – Fibrous insulation is not an air barrier and cannot be used for sealing holes.
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Wrong – Fibrous insulation is not an air barrier and cannot be used for sealing holes.

Wrong – Fibrous insulation is not an air barrier and cannot be used for sealing holes.
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Wrong – Fibrous insulation is not an air barrier and cannot be used to air-seal openings.

Wrong – Fibrous insulation is not an air barrier and cannot be used to air-seal openings.
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Wrong – Floor system does not have air barrier to separate it from garage

Wrong – Floor system does not have air barrier to separate it from garage
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Wrong – Foam was sprayed at exterior sheathing and sill plate connection, leaving gaps beneath sill plate.

Wrong – Foam was sprayed at exterior sheathing and sill plate connection, leaving gaps beneath sill plate.