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Wrong – Insulation does not fill entire cavity nor is there an air barrier present between the double wall

Wrong – Insulation does not fill entire cavity nor is there an air barrier present between the double wall
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Wrong – Insulation has compression and misalignment

Wrong – Insulation has compression and misalignment
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Wrong – Insulation is misaligned

Wrong – Insulation is misaligned
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Wrong – Insulation is misaligned with air barrier

Wrong – Insulation is misaligned with air barrier
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Wrong – Insulation is misaligned with floor above

Wrong – Insulation is misaligned with floor above
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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 – No air barrier between porch attic and conditioned space

Wrong – No air barrier between porch attic and conditioned space
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Wrong – No air barrier between porch attic and conditioned space

Wrong – No air barrier between porch attic and conditioned space
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Wrong – No air barrier installed between double wall framing

Wrong – No air barrier installed between double wall framing
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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 air barrier installed prior to tub installation

Wrong – No air barrier installed prior to tub installation
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Wrong – No air barrier installed prior to tub installation

Wrong – No air barrier installed prior to tub installation
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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 – No rigid backing was installed on the attic knee wall.

Wrong – No rigid backing was installed on the attic knee wall.
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Wrong – No top plate was installed.

Wrong – No top plate was installed.
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Wrong – Penetration through the floor is not air sealed

Wrong – Penetration through the floor is not air sealed
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Wrong – Rigid air barrier not installed to hold insulation in place

Wrong – Rigid air barrier not installed to hold insulation in place
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Wrong – Rigid air barrier not properly sealed around skylight shaft

Wrong – Rigid air barrier not properly sealed around skylight shaft
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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 – Rips in foil air barrier behind shower were not taped; solid air barrier material is more durable.

Wrong – Rips in foil air barrier behind shower were not taped; solid air barrier material is more durable.
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Wrong – Seams of air barrier not sealed

Wrong – Seams of air barrier not sealed
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Wrong – Seams of air barrier not sealed

Wrong – Seams of air barrier not sealed
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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