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Wrong - Polyethylene sheeting should be lapped up sides of walls and pillars and taped

Wrong - Polyethylene sheeting should be lapped up sides of walls and pillars and taped
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Wrong – Drain pipe has been cut and foundation penetration has not been properly sealed

Wrong – Drain pipe has been cut and foundation penetration has not been properly sealed
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Wrong – Driveway is not sloped away from the house

Wrong – Driveway is not sloped away from the house
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Wrong – No polyethylene sheeting vapor barrier is installed on the crawlspace floor

Wrong – No polyethylene sheeting vapor barrier is installed on the crawlspace floor
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Wrong – Polyethylene sheeting does not completely cover the aggregate and the footing

Wrong – Polyethylene sheeting does not completely cover the aggregate and the footing
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Wrong – Polyethylene sheeting does not extend beyond edge of aggregate to separate the footer from the stem wall which will be poured next

Wrong – Polyethylene sheeting does not extend beyond edge of aggregate to separate the footer from the stem wall which will be poured next
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Wrong – Slab insulation does not extend to the top of the slab

Wrong – Slab insulation does not extend to the top of the slab
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Wrong – Slab insulation does not extend to the top of the slab

Wrong – Slab insulation does not extend to the top of the slab
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Wrong – The final grade does not slope away from the house

Wrong – The final grade does not slope away from the house
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Wrong – The footing drain pipe should end at least 10 feet from the foundation if above ground or should drain into a drywell or storm sewer.

Wrong – The footing drain pipe should end at least 10 feet from the foundation if above ground or should drain into a drywell or storm sewer.
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Wrong – The stud was cut too long then not installed plumb and level.

Wrong – The stud was cut too long then not installed plumb and level.
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Zero Net Now built this custom for buyer home in the cold climate in New Paltz, NY, and certified it to DOE Zero Energy Ready Home specifications in 2021.

Zero Net Now built this custom for buyer home in the cold climate in New Paltz, NY, and certified it to DOE Zero Energy Ready Home specifications in 2021.