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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 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 - Unsealed holes for pipes can leave gaps large enough for insects, rodents, and even birds to enter the home.

Wrong - Unsealed holes for pipes can leave gaps large enough for insects, rodents, and even birds to enter the home.
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Wrong - Vent hole has no cover or screening and is poorly sealed and flashed to siding.

Wrong - Vent hole has no cover or screening and is poorly sealed and flashed to siding.
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Wrong - Vent hole has no cover or screening and is poorly sealed and flashed to siding.

Wrong - Vent hole has no cover or screening and is poorly sealed and flashed to siding.
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Wrong - Wall cavities behind shower are not completely filled with insulation and are lacking the solid interior air barrier.

Wrong - Wall cavities behind shower are not completely filled with insulation and are lacking the solid interior air barrier.
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Wrong - Water proofing barrier is not laid flat against foundation wall.

Wrong - Water proofing barrier is not laid flat against foundation wall.
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Wrong - When ceiling joists over a garage run perpendicular to the adjoining wall, the joist bays must be blocked and sealed to prevent garage fumes from entering the living space

Wrong - When ceiling joists over a garage run perpendicular to the adjoining wall, the joist bays must be blocked and sealed to prevent garage fumes from entering the living space
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Wrong – Air sealing and fastening of this duct take-off has been damaged during construction, causing a large gap in the right-hand side of the connection that will reduce air delivered to living spaces and make it difficult to balance the system

Wrong – Air sealing and fastening of this duct take-off has been damaged during construction, causing a large gap in the right-hand side of the connection that will reduce air delivered to living spaces and make it difficult to balance the system
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Wrong – An opportunity to use structural members as a natural air barrier was missed in this home and blocking was not initially planned for between the garage and living space.

Wrong – An opportunity to use structural members as a natural air barrier was missed in this home and blocking was not initially planned for between the garage and living space.
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Wrong – Attic access panel does not have an insulation cover installed

Wrong – Attic access panel does not have an insulation cover installed
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Wrong – Chase not capped

Wrong – Chase not capped
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Wrong – Drop down stairs do not have insulation cover installed

Wrong – Drop down stairs do not have insulation cover installed
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Wrong – Duct is pulling away from ceiling because it is not sealed to the ceiling

Wrong – Duct is pulling away from ceiling because it is not sealed to the ceiling
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Wrong – Duct is pulling away from floor because it is not sealed to floor

Wrong – Duct is pulling away from floor because it is not sealed to floor