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Wrong – Known as a Hugel Swale, organic matter like sticks and leaves break down into compost and fill the swale full. This limits the swale’s ability to filter rainwater.

Wrong – Known as a Hugel Swale, organic matter like sticks and leaves break down into compost and fill the swale full. This limits the swale’s ability to filter rainwater.
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Wrong – Misalignment of the tie reduces the embedment and enables the brick veneer to be pulled away.

Wrong – Misalignment of the tie reduces the embedment and enables the brick veneer to be pulled away.
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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 – 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 – The below-grade concrete walls do not have any damp-proof coating

Wrong – The below-grade concrete walls do not have any damp-proof coating
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Wrong – The building felt is not installed on the entire house

Wrong – The building felt is not installed on the entire house
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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 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 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 drain tile is cut and now does not extend around the entire foundation footing

Wrong – The drain tile is cut and now does not extend around the entire foundation footing
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Wrong – The drain tile is not installed to terminate properly and will not transport water to the exterior

Wrong – The drain tile is not installed to terminate properly and will not transport water to the exterior
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Wrong – The drain tile is not wrapped in fabric and could become clogged with debris

Wrong – The drain tile is not wrapped in fabric and could become clogged with debris
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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 gravel surrounding the drain tile is too large and will let too much debris through

Wrong – The gravel surrounding the drain tile is too large and will let too much debris through
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Wrong – The insulated concrete forms at the foundation do not have a damp-proof coating

Wrong – The insulated concrete forms at the foundation do not have a damp-proof coating
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Wrong – The metal shingles and battens were inadequately secured

Wrong – The metal shingles and battens were inadequately secured
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Wrong – The polyethylene sheeting vapor barrier is not attached to the piers with mechanical fasteners

Wrong – The polyethylene sheeting vapor barrier is not attached to the piers with mechanical fasteners
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Wrong – The ridge flashing fasteners were placed too far apart and did not adequately hold the flashing in place

Wrong – The ridge flashing fasteners were placed too far apart and did not adequately hold the flashing in place
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Wrong – The rigid sheathing seams are not taped and the gaps could cause moisture problems

Wrong – The rigid sheathing seams are not taped and the gaps could cause moisture problems
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Wrong – The step flashing is not the required height above the roof deck

Wrong – The step flashing is not the required height above the roof deck
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Wrong – The sump pump does not have a cover

Wrong – The sump pump does not have a cover