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Wrong - Flex duct is improperly attached and sealed to duct boot.

Wrong - Flex duct is improperly attached and sealed to duct boot.
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Wrong - Floor joist not connected to framing.

Wrong - Floor joist not connected to framing.
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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 - Framing a dormer using only toe nailing and end nailing is not acceptable in areas subjected to high winds, hurricanes, or earthquakes.

Wrong - Framing a dormer using only toe nailing and end nailing is not acceptable in areas subjected to high winds, hurricanes, or earthquakes.
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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.
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Wrong - Hole in duct is not sealed and duct joint to subfloor is not sealed.

Wrong - Hole in duct is not sealed and duct joint to subfloor is not sealed.
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Wrong - Hole in duct needs to be sealed.

Wrong - Hole in duct needs to be sealed.
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Wrong - Hole in rim joist was cut too large for plumbing pipe and the gaps are not air sealed.

Wrong - Hole in rim joist was cut too large for plumbing pipe and the gaps are not air sealed.
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Wrong - Holes in rim joist around pipes and wiring are not air-sealed.

Wrong - Holes in rim joist around pipes and wiring are not air-sealed.
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Wrong - Holes in rim joists were cut too large for plumbing pipes and gaps should be air sealed.

Wrong - Holes in rim joists were cut too large for plumbing pipes and gaps should be air sealed.
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Wrong - House wrap was not cut installed under the plumbing hose bib trim and/or edges of the house wrap have not been taped so sheathing is exposed.

Wrong - House wrap was not cut installed under the plumbing hose bib trim and/or edges of the house wrap have not been taped so sheathing is exposed.
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Wrong - HVAC duct and flue are too close to wall and will be difficult to properly air seal and insulate around when ceiling is installed.

Wrong - HVAC duct and flue are too close to wall and will be difficult to properly air seal and insulate around when ceiling is installed.
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Wrong - HVAC metal cabinet seam is not sealed with mastic or metal tape.

Wrong - HVAC metal cabinet seam is not sealed with mastic or metal tape.
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Wrong - HVAC rigid metal duct seam needs to be air sealed with mastic or metal tape.

Wrong - HVAC rigid metal duct seam needs to be air sealed with mastic or metal tape.
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Wrong - I Beam open to garage

Wrong - I Beam open to garage
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Wrong - I-Joist was not securely fastened to sub-floor.

Wrong - I-Joist was not securely fastened to sub-floor.
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Wrong - Insulation beneath window is compressed and there are more support studs than necessary to left of window.

Wrong - Insulation beneath window is compressed and there are more support studs than necessary to left of window.
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Wrong - Insulation does not fill double wall cavity

Wrong - Insulation does not fill double wall cavity
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Wrong - Insulation does not fill double wall cavity

Wrong - Insulation does not fill double wall cavity
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Wrong - IR image is showing that attic access is missing weather stripping.

Wrong - IR image is showing that attic access is missing weather stripping.
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Wrong - IR image shows a lack of air-sealing and insulation around a ceiling light fixture.

Wrong - IR image shows a lack of air-sealing and insulation around a ceiling light fixture.
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Wrong - Joint in support beam is inadequately connected and supported.

Wrong - Joint in support beam is inadequately connected and supported.
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Wrong - Lack of a weather-resistant barrier allowed water to get behind the siding and rot the framing in this corner rim joist area.

Wrong - Lack of a weather-resistant barrier allowed water to get behind the siding and rot the framing in this corner rim joist area.
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Wrong - Ladder framing method for a gable overhang offers low resistance to wind uplift.

Wrong - Ladder framing method for a gable overhang offers low resistance to wind uplift.