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Wrong - The caulk is too far from the sill plate to effectively air-seal the gap.

Wrong - The caulk is too far from the sill plate to effectively air-seal the gap.
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Wrong - The rigid foam that was installed as an air barrier at the rim joist was not properly air-sealed.

Wrong - The rigid foam that was installed as an air barrier at the rim joist was not properly air-sealed.
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Wrong - There is no foam gasket or air-sealing beneath the sill plate.

Wrong - There is no foam gasket or air-sealing beneath the sill plate.
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Wrong - This batt insulation is not aligned with the subfloor and joists.

Wrong - This batt insulation is not aligned with the subfloor and joists.
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Wrong - This IR image of a second-floor landing shows that attic air is flowing far into the interstitial floor cavity of the second-floor landing

Wrong - This IR image of a second-floor landing shows that attic air is flowing far into the interstitial floor cavity of the second-floor landing
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Wrong - This IR image shows where hot attic air has penetrated into the floor cavity that lies behind the stairwell wall

Wrong - This IR image shows where hot attic air has penetrated into the floor cavity that lies behind the stairwell wall
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Wrong - Wind baffle installation will not allow insulation over the top plate.

Wrong - Wind baffle installation will not allow insulation over the top plate.
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Wrong – No air barrier installed under staircase

Wrong – No air barrier installed under staircase
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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 – A visible gap in the insulated sheathing introduces unwanted outside air, creating a thermal bypass and encouraging convective air flow

Wrong – A visible gap in the insulated sheathing introduces unwanted outside air, creating a thermal bypass and encouraging convective air flow
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Wrong – Air barrier is not air sealed

Wrong – Air barrier is not air sealed
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Wrong – Air barrier is not continuous

Wrong – Air barrier is not continuous
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Wrong – Air barrier not sealed

Wrong – Air barrier not sealed
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Wrong – Air barrier not sealed between porch attic and conditioned space

Wrong – Air barrier not sealed between porch attic and conditioned space
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Wrong – Air barrier not sealed between porch attic and conditioned space

Wrong – Air barrier not sealed between porch attic and conditioned space
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Wrong – Attic access panel does not have an insulation cover installed

Wrong – Attic access panel does not have an insulation cover installed
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Wrong – Cantilever is not blocked or insulated.

Wrong – Cantilever is not blocked or insulated.
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Wrong – Cars should never be left running in a closed garage. Air seal walls, install a garage fan, and inform home owners of the dangers of running a vehicle with the garage door shut

Wrong – Cars should never be left running in a closed garage. Air seal walls, install a garage fan, and inform home owners of the dangers of running a vehicle with the garage door shut
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Wrong – Chase not capped

Wrong – Chase not capped
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Wrong – Compression and misalignment because insulation is not split around plumbing

Wrong – Compression and misalignment because insulation is not split around plumbing
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Wrong – Compression and misalignment because insulation is not split around wires

Wrong – Compression and misalignment because insulation is not split around wires
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Wrong – Conventional T-post detail is extremely difficult to insulate and usually doesn't happen

Wrong – Conventional T-post detail is extremely difficult to insulate and usually doesn't happen
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Wrong – Drop down stairs do not have insulation cover installed

Wrong – Drop down stairs do not have insulation cover installed
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Wrong – Either this tape was not pressed down firmly or the surface was wet or dirty so the tape is not sticking properly even during construction.

Wrong – Either this tape was not pressed down firmly or the surface was wet or dirty so the tape is not sticking properly even during construction.