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Wrong – Framing does not allow corner to be insulated

Wrong – Framing does not allow corner to be insulated
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Wrong – Framing does not allow corner to be insulated

Wrong – Framing does not allow corner to be insulated
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Wrong – Framing does not allow corner to be insulated

Wrong – Framing does not allow corner to be insulated
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Wrong – If dimpled plastic is used it should be trimmed to drain down at the bottom rather than up where water can collect in it.

Wrong – If dimpled plastic is used it should be trimmed to drain down at the bottom rather than up where water can collect in it.
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Wrong – If the insulated sheathing will serve as an air barrier and drainage plane, any cuts and seams must be taped or sealed.

Wrong – If the insulated sheathing will serve as an air barrier and drainage plane, any cuts and seams must be taped or sealed.
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Wrong – Insulated sheathing seams should align with framing members

Wrong – Insulated sheathing seams should align with framing members
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Wrong – Insulation will not be aligned with air barrier

Wrong – Insulation will not be aligned with air barrier
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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 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 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 – Rigid insulation is being installed without cap nails

Wrong – Rigid insulation is being installed without cap nails
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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 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