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Wrong - Seams at duct elbow are not fully sealed with mastic.

Wrong - Seams at duct elbow are not fully sealed with mastic.
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Wrong - Seams in metal ducting are not sealed.

Wrong - Seams in metal ducting are not sealed.
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Wrong - Tape is not well adhered to house wrap and wiring penetration is not sealed.

Wrong - Tape is not well adhered to house wrap and wiring penetration is not sealed.
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Wrong - The basement blanket insulation is loosely attached to the interior of the basement wall, does not cover the entire wall, is not sealed at the edges, and is not installed over rigid foam that covers the entire surface of the foundation walls.

Wrong - The basement blanket insulation is loosely attached to the interior of the basement wall, does not cover the entire wall, is not sealed at the edges, and is not installed over rigid foam that covers the entire surface of the foundation walls.
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Wrong - The caulk is too far from the sill plate to effectively air-seal the gap.

Wrong - The caulk is too far from the sill plate to effectively air-seal the gap.
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Wrong - The faced batt insulation does not provide an air barrier in the joist bay between the garage and the conditioned space of the home.

Wrong - The faced batt insulation does not provide an air barrier in the joist bay between the garage and the conditioned space of the home.
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Wrong - The fiberglass blanket insulation has no perforated vapor retarder, does not cover the entire basement wall, is not sealed at the edges, and is not installed over rigid foam.

Wrong - The fiberglass blanket insulation has no perforated vapor retarder, does not cover the entire basement wall, is not sealed at the edges, and is not installed over rigid foam.
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Wrong - The holes around the HRV ducting should be air sealed.

Wrong - The holes around the HRV ducting should be air sealed.
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Wrong - The opening in the foundation wall around this pipe has not been sealed allowing entry for rodents and bugs

Wrong - The opening in the foundation wall around this pipe has not been sealed allowing entry for rodents and bugs
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Wrong - The roof insulation panels for this building were not installed in multiple layers with joints offset. The snow melt pattern shows thermal bypasses at the insulation panel joints.

Wrong - The roof insulation panels for this building were not installed in multiple layers with joints offset. The snow melt pattern shows thermal bypasses at the insulation panel joints.
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Wrong - The seam around the duct boot where the duct boot enters the trunk duct has not been completely sealed with mesh tape and mastic.

Wrong - The seam around the duct boot where the duct boot enters the trunk duct has not been completely sealed with mesh tape and mastic.
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Wrong - There is no foam gasket or air-sealing beneath the sill plate.

Wrong - There is no foam gasket or air-sealing beneath the sill plate.
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Wrong - This attic access hatch cover is not insulated

Wrong - This attic access hatch cover is not insulated
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Wrong - This IR image is showing a lack of air-sealing is allowing cold air to enter the home around the windows and at the base of the wall.

Wrong - This IR image is showing a lack of air-sealing is allowing cold air to enter the home around the windows and at the base of the wall.
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Wrong - This IR image is showing that cold air is entering the home at the window frame and the sill plate at the base of the wall.

Wrong - This IR image is showing that cold air is entering the home at the window frame and the sill plate at the base of the wall.
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Wrong - This IR image shows a lack of air-sealing around the door, window, and light switch that is allowing in cold air.

Wrong - This IR image shows a lack of air-sealing around the door, window, and light switch that is allowing in cold air.
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Wrong - This IR image shows air leakage around a window.

Wrong - This IR image shows air leakage around a window.
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Wrong - This is a poorly sealed chase with no solid air barriers along the sides of the chase and no caulk around the electrical wires installed through the ceiling of the chase.

Wrong - This is a poorly sealed chase with no solid air barriers along the sides of the chase and no caulk around the electrical wires installed through the ceiling of the chase.
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Wrong - This plastic-covered blanket insulation is not perforated, does not cover the entire basement wall, is not sealed at the edges, and is not installed over rigid foam.

Wrong - This plastic-covered blanket insulation is not perforated, does not cover the entire basement wall, is not sealed at the edges, and is not installed over rigid foam.
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Wrong - This plumbing penetration through the foundation wall has not been sealed; the seam between the sill plate and the foundation wall is also unsealed

Wrong - This plumbing penetration through the foundation wall has not been sealed; the seam between the sill plate and the foundation wall is also unsealed
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Wrong - This tape product is not code approved for duct sealing.

Wrong - This tape product is not code approved for duct sealing.
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Wrong - Tray ceiling not air sealed

Wrong - Tray ceiling not air sealed
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Wrong - Tub or shower floor is not insulated and air-sealed with a solid barrier material between the floor joists and the tub. Plumbing pipes shouldn't be located in a cantilever.

Wrong - Tub or shower floor is not insulated and air-sealed with a solid barrier material between the floor joists and the tub. Plumbing pipes shouldn't be located in a cantilever.
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Wrong - Unfaced fiberglass batt is not properly cut to fit in all the stud bays.

Wrong - Unfaced fiberglass batt is not properly cut to fit in all the stud bays.