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Wrong - Air leakage from the conditioned space to the basement foundation wall can lead to condensation or moisture issues in a conventional blanket insulation installation.

Wrong - Air leakage from the conditioned space to the basement foundation wall can lead to condensation or moisture issues in a conventional blanket insulation installation.
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Wrong - Area around window framing not air sealed

Wrong - Area around window framing not air sealed
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Wrong - Area around window framing not air sealed

Wrong - Area around window framing not air sealed
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Wrong - Around electrical box unsealed

Wrong - Around electrical box unsealed
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Wrong - Basement rim joist not sealed.

Wrong - Basement rim joist not sealed.
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Wrong - Basement window not sealed.

Wrong - Basement window not sealed.
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Wrong - Bathroom fan not caulked and sealed

Wrong - Bathroom fan not caulked and sealed
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Wrong - Bathroom fan not caulked and sealed

Wrong - Bathroom fan not caulked and sealed
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Wrong - Batt insulation does not provide complete coverage across the attic floor so ceiling joists are exposed resulting in thermal bridging.

Wrong - Batt insulation does not provide complete coverage across the attic floor so ceiling joists are exposed resulting in thermal bridging.
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Wrong - Batt insulation installed backward

Wrong - Batt insulation installed backward
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Wrong - Batt insulation is poorly installed leaving gaps along the ceiling.

Wrong - Batt insulation is poorly installed leaving gaps along the ceiling.
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Wrong - Bay window missing drywall gasket

Wrong - Bay window missing drywall gasket
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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 - Cavity insulation not installed properly

Wrong - Cavity insulation not installed properly
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Wrong - Cavity insulation not installed properly

Wrong - Cavity insulation not installed properly
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Wrong - Cavity insulation not installed properly

Wrong - Cavity insulation not installed properly
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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 - Cold spots along the top plate combined with lack of ventilation have encouraged mold growth along this bathroom ceiling.

Wrong - Cold spots along the top plate combined with lack of ventilation have encouraged mold growth along this bathroom ceiling.
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Wrong - Common wall sheathing not properly fastened or sealed

Wrong - Common wall sheathing not properly fastened or sealed
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Wrong - Continuous rigid insulation was not installed to continuously cover the sheathing.

Wrong - Continuous rigid insulation was not installed to continuously cover the sheathing.
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Wrong - Corner not insulated

Wrong - Corner not insulated
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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.