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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 - Insulation does not fill entire cavity leading to heat losses.

Wrong - Insulation does not fill entire cavity leading to heat losses.
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Wrong - Insulation was not sliced to wrap around wiring.

Wrong - Insulation was not sliced to wrap around wiring.
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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 - Lack of insulation in the wall above this window combined with poor bathroom ventilation has contributed to mold growth.

Wrong - Lack of insulation in the wall above this window combined with poor bathroom ventilation has contributed to mold growth.
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Wrong - Membrane or sealant air seal is missing at the intersection of the party wall with the exterior wall in this multifamily building

Wrong - Membrane or sealant air seal is missing at the intersection of the party wall with the exterior wall in this multifamily building
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Wrong - Metal tape is poorly adhered and metal duct and duct-to-subfloor seam is not sealed.

Wrong - Metal tape is poorly adhered and metal duct and duct-to-subfloor seam is not sealed.
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Wrong - Moisture from within the basement foundation wall can migrate into the insulation cavity in a conventional blanket insulation installation.

Wrong - Moisture from within the basement foundation wall can migrate into the insulation cavity in a conventional blanket insulation installation.
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Wrong - No insulation was installed behind the shower surround.

Wrong - No insulation was installed behind the shower surround.
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Wrong - Penetrations in walls for ducts should be air sealed to reduce air leakage.

Wrong - Penetrations in walls for ducts should be air sealed to reduce air leakage.
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Wrong - Plastic-covered blanket insulation that is installed directly against concrete walls with no rigid foam or closed-cell spray foam covering the concrete could trap moisture coming through the concrete, leading to mold, moisture, and odor problems.

Wrong - Plastic-covered blanket insulation that is installed directly against concrete walls with no rigid foam or closed-cell spray foam covering the concrete could trap moisture coming through the concrete, leading to mold, moisture, and odor problems.
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Wrong - Plumbing penetrations are not sealed in sub-floor and it is not recommended to run plumbing in a cantilevered floor.

Wrong - Plumbing penetrations are not sealed in sub-floor and it is not recommended to run plumbing in a cantilevered floor.
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Wrong - Polyethylene sheeting should be lapped up sides of walls and pillars and taped

Wrong - Polyethylene sheeting should be lapped up sides of walls and pillars and taped
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Wrong - Poor ventilation has encouraged the build up of mold in this shower.

Wrong - Poor ventilation has encouraged the build up of mold in this shower.
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Wrong - Rigid insulation blocking is installed but not air-sealed with spray foam around edges.

Wrong - Rigid insulation blocking is installed but not air-sealed with spray foam around edges.
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Wrong - Rim joist cavity missing insulation

Wrong - Rim joist cavity missing insulation
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Wrong - Rim joist not sealed and air barrier missing

Wrong - Rim joist not sealed and air barrier missing
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Wrong - Sealant doesn't completely fill hole around wiring.

Wrong - Sealant doesn't completely fill hole around wiring.
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Wrong - Seam in duct boot is not sealed.

Wrong - Seam in duct boot is not sealed.
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Wrong - Seam in round metal duct is not sealed.

Wrong - Seam in round metal duct is not sealed.
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Wrong - Seams and holes in duct boot need to be sealed.

Wrong - Seams and holes in duct boot need to be sealed.