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Wrong - Craft faced batt insulation is not cut to fit around wiring and eletrical boxes and is squished into corners forming voids which could encourage cold spots in wall.

Wrong - Craft faced batt insulation is not cut to fit around wiring and eletrical boxes and is squished into corners forming voids which could encourage cold spots in wall.
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Wrong - Dark pattern on wall is showing where warm air is leaking into the wall cavity from interior of home.

Wrong - Dark pattern on wall is showing where warm air is leaking into the wall cavity from interior of home.
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Wrong - Dark patterns on the Home's exterior siding show where warm air is leaking into the wall cavities.

Wrong - Dark patterns on the Home's exterior siding show where warm air is leaking into the wall cavities.
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Wrong - Double top plate seam is poorly caulked.

Wrong - Double top plate seam is poorly caulked.
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Wrong - Dropped ceiling not air sealed

Wrong - Dropped ceiling not air sealed
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Wrong - Duct insulation and vapor barrier do not cover all of the flex duct.

Wrong - Duct insulation and vapor barrier do not cover all of the flex duct.
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Wrong - Duct insulation and vapor barrier do not cover all of the flex duct.

Wrong - Duct insulation and vapor barrier do not cover all of the flex duct.
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Wrong - Duct juncture seam should be sealed with metal tape or mastic.

Wrong - Duct juncture seam should be sealed with metal tape or mastic.
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Wrong - Duct seams were sealed with regular duct tape which has failed to hold; seams should have been sealed with mastic or approved metal tape.

Wrong - Duct seams were sealed with regular duct tape which has failed to hold; seams should have been sealed with mastic or approved metal tape.
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Wrong - Duct-duct joint is not sealed.

Wrong - Duct-duct joint is not sealed.
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Wrong - Fiberglass insulation is poorly installed in wall cavities.

Wrong - Fiberglass insulation is poorly installed in wall cavities.
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Wrong - Flex duct insulation is overly compressed in 3 ways; Zip-tie fastener is over the insualtion not under the insulation at the duct boot collar, duct turning radius is too tight, and support strap is too tight.

Wrong - Flex duct insulation is overly compressed in 3 ways; Zip-tie fastener is over the insualtion not under the insulation at the duct boot collar, duct turning radius is too tight, and support strap is too tight.
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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 - 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.
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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.