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Wrong – No air barrier installed between the walls and a larger gap between the walls that needs sealing

Wrong – No air barrier installed between the walls and a larger gap between the walls that needs sealing
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Wrong – No air barrier installed prior to tub installation

Wrong – No air barrier installed prior to tub installation
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Wrong – No air barrier installed prior to tub installation

Wrong – No air barrier installed prior to tub installation
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Wrong – No air barrier installed under staircase

Wrong – No air barrier installed under staircase
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Wrong – No blocking installed to prevent attic insulation from falling into stairs and opening

Wrong – No blocking installed to prevent attic insulation from falling into stairs and opening
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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 – No rigid air barrier is installed behind fireplace

Wrong – No rigid air barrier is installed behind fireplace
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Wrong – No rigid backing was installed on the attic knee wall.

Wrong – No rigid backing was installed on the attic knee wall.
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Wrong – No top plate was installed.

Wrong – No top plate was installed.
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Wrong – Penetration hole is larger than duct and not sealed

Wrong – Penetration hole is larger than duct and not sealed
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Wrong – Penetration through the floor is not air sealed

Wrong – Penetration through the floor is not air sealed
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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 – Rigid air barrier not installed to hold insulation in place

Wrong – Rigid air barrier not installed to hold insulation in place
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Wrong – Rigid air barrier not properly sealed around skylight shaft

Wrong – Rigid air barrier not properly sealed around skylight shaft
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Wrong – Rigid insulation is being installed without cap nails

Wrong – Rigid insulation is being installed without cap nails
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Wrong – Roughly cut hole that is larger than the fan, making it difficult to seal

Wrong – Roughly cut hole that is larger than the fan, making it difficult to seal
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Wrong – Roughly cut hole that is larger than the fan, making it difficult to seal

Wrong – Roughly cut hole that is larger than the fan, making it difficult to seal
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Wrong – Seams of air barrier not sealed

Wrong – Seams of air barrier not sealed
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Wrong – Seams of air barrier not sealed

Wrong – Seams of air barrier not sealed
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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 – Spray foam installed with voids

Wrong – Spray foam installed with voids
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Wrong – The backing on this knee wall was not air sealed prior to adding insulation.

Wrong – The backing on this knee wall was not air sealed prior to adding insulation.