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Wrong - Window sill trim was too tall for window frame and was poorly modified in an attempt to provide drainage out of the window.

Wrong - Window sill trim was too tall for window frame and was poorly modified in an attempt to provide drainage out of the window.
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Wrong -The top of the sump pump crock is too high above the crawlspace grade level for any water in the crawl to enter the sump.

Wrong -The top of the sump pump crock is too high above the crawlspace grade level for any water in the crawl to enter the sump.
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Wrong – A poorly sealed window and window well allow bulk water to enter the crawlspace from ground that slopes toward the structure

Wrong – A poorly sealed window and window well allow bulk water to enter the crawlspace from ground that slopes toward the structure
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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 – 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 – Regular window glass is susceptible to breakage from the radiant heat of a wildfire; tempered and laminated glass are more resistant to breakage.

Wrong – Regular window glass is susceptible to breakage from the radiant heat of a wildfire; tempered and laminated glass are more resistant to breakage.
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Wrong – The corners are not properly flashed, leaving a vulnerable area in the drainage system

Wrong – The corners are not properly flashed, leaving a vulnerable area in the drainage system
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Wrong – The flashing tape was not installed with a roller to completely adhere it to the OSB sheathing surface.

Wrong – The flashing tape was not installed with a roller to completely adhere it to the OSB sheathing surface.
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Wrong – The outer pane of this window broke under radiant exposure from a neighbor’s house that had ignited in a 2007 southern California wildfire.

Wrong – The outer pane of this window broke under radiant exposure from a neighbor’s house that had ignited in a 2007 southern California wildfire.
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Wrong – The rough opening around window is not air sealed.

Wrong – The rough opening around window is not air sealed.
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Wrong – the sheathing tape is properly installed to cover all seams in the coated sheathing but the flexible sill flashing product is not consistently installed or fully adhered around the window sills and is missing or lapped at some corners.

Wrong – the sheathing tape is properly installed to cover all seams in the coated sheathing but the flexible sill flashing product is not consistently installed or fully adhered around the window sills and is missing or lapped at some corners.
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Wrong – The south side of this building in Arizona has very little architectural or landscape shading to block solar heat gain.

Wrong – The south side of this building in Arizona has very little architectural or landscape shading to block solar heat gain.
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Wrong – There is no flashing installed along the sides of the window

Wrong – There is no flashing installed along the sides of the window
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Wrong – There is no flashing installed at the top of the window

Wrong – There is no flashing installed at the top of the window
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Wrong – This electric wiring hole was filled with foam that is not protected with copper mesh or hardware cloth so rodents could chew through the foam and enter the house (see Solution Center Guide "Reduce Pest Intrusion").

Wrong – This electric wiring hole was filled with foam that is not protected with copper mesh or hardware cloth so rodents could chew through the foam and enter the house (see Solution Center Guide "Reduce Pest Intrusion").
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Wrong – This multi family building appears to be done in traditional southwest architecture but the lack of useful overhangs, dark colored walls, and lack of tinting on windows will result in significant solar heat gain.

Wrong – This multi family building appears to be done in traditional southwest architecture but the lack of useful overhangs, dark colored walls, and lack of tinting on windows will result in significant solar heat gain.
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Wrong – Window does not meet ENERGY STAR requirements

Wrong – Window does not meet ENERGY STAR requirements
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Wrong – Window has additional non-structural king stud

Wrong – Window has additional non-structural king stud
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Wrong – Window not protected and failed due to windborne debris in hurricane force winds.

Wrong – Window not protected and failed due to windborne debris in hurricane force winds.
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Wrong: Heavy rot has occurred because this window had no flashing and moisture was able to leak behind the siding and stain the framing.

Wrong: Heavy rot has occurred because this window had no flashing and moisture was able to leak behind the siding and stain the framing.