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Right - Use high-wind vinyl siding in hurricane and high wind prone areas.

Right - Use high-wind vinyl siding in hurricane and high wind prone areas.
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Right – All insulated sheathing boards are installed according to the manufacturer’s recommended fastening schedule and taping specifications

Right – All insulated sheathing boards are installed according to the manufacturer’s recommended fastening schedule and taping specifications
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Right – Appropriate door framing installed

Right – Appropriate door framing installed
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Right – Appropriate use of framing members to support double windows and additional cripples for drywall purposes

Right – Appropriate use of framing members to support double windows and additional cripples for drywall purposes
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Right – Continuous rigid insulation has been installed

Right – Continuous rigid insulation has been installed
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Right – Fiberglass connectors provide a thermal break between the metal cladding attachment and the wall assembly on this multistory multifamily building

Right – Fiberglass connectors provide a thermal break between the metal cladding attachment and the wall assembly on this multistory multifamily building
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Right – Framing allows corner to be insulated

Right – Framing allows corner to be insulated
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Right – Framing allows corner to be insulated

Right – Framing allows corner to be insulated
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Right – Full length 2x6 nailer has been installed to allow space for insulation at wall intersection

Right – Full length 2x6 nailer has been installed to allow space for insulation at wall intersection
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Right – Gap in framing will allow corner to be filled with insulation

Right – Gap in framing will allow corner to be filled with insulation
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Right – HVAC platform installed to allow for proper insulation depth

Right – HVAC platform installed to allow for proper insulation depth
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Right – ICFs are being installed to create a continuous air and thermal boundary

Right – ICFs are being installed to create a continuous air and thermal boundary
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Right – ICFs are being installed to create a continuous air and thermal boundary

Right – ICFs are being installed to create a continuous air and thermal boundary
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Right – ICFs are being installed to create a continuous air and thermal boundary

Right – ICFs are being installed to create a continuous air and thermal boundary
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Right – ICFs are being installed to create a continuous air and thermal boundary

Right – ICFs are being installed to create a continuous air and thermal boundary
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Right – Insulation installed to correct depth and will be aligned with air barrier

Right – Insulation installed to correct depth and will be aligned with air barrier
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Right – Ladder blocking allows for insulation behind the wall intersection

Right – Ladder blocking allows for insulation behind the wall intersection
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Right – Metal flashing is installed between the deck boards and house wall with the top of the flashing extending up behind the siding and the bottom of the flashing extending out and down over the ledger board

Right – Metal flashing is installed between the deck boards and house wall with the top of the flashing extending up behind the siding and the bottom of the flashing extending out and down over the ledger board
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Right – Proper spacing of 2x4 studs

Right – Proper spacing of 2x4 studs
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Right – Proper spacing of 2x6 studs

Right – Proper spacing of 2x6 studs
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Right – Rigid air barrier installed between double-wall assembly. Inside cavity will be insulated

Right – Rigid air barrier installed between double-wall assembly. Inside cavity will be insulated
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Right – Rigid insulation is being installed with cap nails

Right – Rigid insulation is being installed with cap nails
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Right – Slab insulation extends to the top of the slab

Right – Slab insulation extends to the top of the slab
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Right – Slab insulation extends to the top of the slab

Right – Slab insulation extends to the top of the slab