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Windows are installed as “outies” in this wall assembly using a self-adhered membrane water and air control layer with continuous exterior insulation

Windows are installed as “outies” in this wall assembly using a self-adhered membrane water and air control layer with continuous exterior insulation
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Wrap batt insulation around pipe loosely enough not to compress the insulation and secure with wire or tape

Wrap batt insulation around pipe loosely enough not to compress the insulation and secure with wire or tape
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Wrap the insulation around the pipe in a spiral fashion

Wrap the insulation around the pipe in a spiral fashion
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Wrong - Air barrier behind tub does not extend down to floor

Wrong - Air barrier behind tub does not extend down to floor
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Wrong - Air barrier behind tub does not extend down to floor

Wrong - Air barrier behind tub does not extend down to floor
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Wrong - Air barrier missing behind shower

Wrong - Air barrier missing behind shower
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Wrong - Air barrier missing behind tub area

Wrong - Air barrier missing behind tub area
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Wrong - Air barrier missing behind tub area

Wrong - Air barrier missing behind tub area
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Wrong - Air barrier missing behind tub area

Wrong - Air barrier missing behind tub area
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Wrong - Air barrier missing behind tub area

Wrong - Air barrier missing behind tub area
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Wrong - Attic kneewall missing air barrier

Wrong - Attic kneewall missing air barrier
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Wrong - Cantilevered floor joist bay cavities are not air sealed with a solid air barrier aligned with the exterior wall.

Wrong - Cantilevered floor joist bay cavities are not air sealed with a solid air barrier aligned with the exterior wall.
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Wrong - Cantilevered joist bay cavities are not air sealed with a solid air barrier, allowing outside air to flow between floors.

Wrong - Cantilevered joist bay cavities are not air sealed with a solid air barrier, allowing outside air to flow between floors.
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Wrong - Cardboard should be removed from under toilet base.

Wrong - Cardboard should be removed from under toilet base.
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Wrong - Ceiling air barrier not properly installed

Wrong - Ceiling air barrier not properly installed
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Wrong - Ceiling insulation is not completely installed and air barrier is missing.

Wrong - Ceiling insulation is not completely installed and air barrier is missing.
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Wrong - Condensate pipe is draining onto basement floor.

Wrong - Condensate pipe is draining onto basement floor.
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Wrong - Copper pipe is crimped by the support staple.

Wrong - Copper pipe is crimped by the support staple.
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Wrong - Copper pipe was damaged during installation.

Wrong - Copper pipe was damaged during installation.
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Wrong - Craft faced batt insulation is compressed behind PEX pipe instead of being sliced to fit around it.

Wrong - Craft faced batt insulation is compressed behind PEX pipe instead of being sliced to fit around it.
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Wrong - Craft faced batt insulation is not cut to fit around PEX plumbing pipe.

Wrong - Craft faced batt insulation is not cut to fit around PEX plumbing pipe.
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Wrong - Exterior drain pipe is exposed and thus subject to being crushed; also it has been allowed to fill with dirt and may be clogged, preventing perimeter drain pipe or downspouts from draining.

Wrong - Exterior drain pipe is exposed and thus subject to being crushed; also it has been allowed to fill with dirt and may be clogged, preventing perimeter drain pipe or downspouts from draining.
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Wrong - Foil air barrier was ripped to install wiring; foil should be replaced with a solid air barrier and wiring hole should be caulked.

Wrong - Foil air barrier was ripped to install wiring; foil should be replaced with a solid air barrier and wiring hole should be caulked.
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Wrong - Hole around electrical box is cut too large; gap needs to be air-sealed.

Wrong - Hole around electrical box is cut too large; gap needs to be air-sealed.