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The weep holes are properly cleaned out and the weeps properly installed

The weep holes are properly cleaned out and the weeps properly installed
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The weep holes are spaced at the correct distance to provide a complete drainage system

The weep holes are spaced at the correct distance to provide a complete drainage system
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The weep holes are spaced too far apart

The weep holes are spaced too far apart
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The weep holes were not properly cleaned before the weeps were installed

The weep holes were not properly cleaned before the weeps were installed
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The windows in this building are connected to the fully adhered water and air control layer using fluid-applied flashing

The windows in this building are connected to the fully adhered water and air control layer using fluid-applied flashing
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The wood blocking for future PV panel installation extends above the surface of the top layer of polyisocyanurate rigid foam insulation installed as part of a flat roof retrofit

The wood blocking for future PV panel installation extends above the surface of the top layer of polyisocyanurate rigid foam insulation installed as part of a flat roof retrofit
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There are no weep holes installed at the bottom of the exterior wall

There are no weep holes installed at the bottom of the exterior wall
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There is 6 mil. polyethylene sheeting installed and sealed in the crawlspace

There is 6 mil. polyethylene sheeting installed and sealed in the crawlspace
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There is a water-resistant barrier installed underneath the stucco and lathe

There is a water-resistant barrier installed underneath the stucco and lathe
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There is a weep screed installed at the bottom of the wall

There is a weep screed installed at the bottom of the wall
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There is no polyethylene sheeting installed between the ground and the slab

There is no polyethylene sheeting installed between the ground and the slab
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There is no polyethylene sheeting installed in the crawlspace

There is no polyethylene sheeting installed in the crawlspace
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There is no polyethylene sheeting installed in the crawlspace

There is no polyethylene sheeting installed in the crawlspace
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There is not a weep screed installed at the bottom of the stucco wall

There is not a weep screed installed at the bottom of the stucco wall
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There is polyethylene sheeting installed to provide a capillary break between the ground and slab

There is polyethylene sheeting installed to provide a capillary break between the ground and slab
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These ERV/HRV configurations are NOT recommended because outdoor air can be sucked back into the ERV/HRV before being distributed to the living space

These ERV/HRV configurations are NOT recommended because outdoor air can be sucked back into the ERV/HRV before being distributed to the living space
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These second-story ventilation air intake/exhaust grilles can be accessed from the lower roof for air-flow testing

These second-story ventilation air intake/exhaust grilles can be accessed from the lower roof for air-flow testing
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This air filter is too big for the air filter slot; the filter should not be installed diagonally; it should lay flat against the opening.

This air filter is too big for the air filter slot; the filter should not be installed diagonally; it should lay flat against the opening.
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This air handler is located within the homes conditioned space in a closet on the main floor of the home (Source: Tommy Williams Homes).

This air handler is located within the homes conditioned space in a closet on the main floor of the home (Source: Tommy Williams Homes).
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This air handling unit provides outside air at the same rate as the air being exhausted from the bathroom exhaust fan; local kitchen exhaust is provided by a range hood with a dedicated makeup air intake and dehumidification is provided by a separate unit

This air handling unit provides outside air at the same rate as the air being exhausted from the bathroom exhaust fan; local kitchen exhaust is provided by a range hood with a dedicated makeup air intake and dehumidification is provided by a separate unit
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This asphalt-based, vapor-permeable coating is painted directly onto the OSB sheathing to provide a weather-resistant barrier that also reduces air leakage.

This asphalt-based, vapor-permeable coating is painted directly onto the OSB sheathing to provide a weather-resistant barrier that also reduces air leakage.
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This bath exhaust fan ventilation control can be set by the HVAC technician for continuous operation, delayed shut off, or a set amount of minutes each hour

This bath exhaust fan ventilation control can be set by the HVAC technician for continuous operation, delayed shut off, or a set amount of minutes each hour
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This builder employs good water runoff managementpractices to control sediment during construction and to ensure that stormwater drains away from the house after construction.

This builder employs good water runoff managementpractices to control sediment during construction and to ensure that stormwater drains away from the house after construction.
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This building foundation has a drainage layer located on the exterior of the waterproofing membrane.

This building foundation has a drainage layer located on the exterior of the waterproofing membrane.