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Wrong - The studs added for support were cut at an angle providing weak support where the stud meets the compression block.

Wrong - The studs added for support were cut at an angle providing weak support where the stud meets the compression block.
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Wrong - The wall stud should not be cut to fit around foundation anchor bolt; the stud should be repositioned.

Wrong - The wall stud should not be cut to fit around foundation anchor bolt; the stud should be repositioned.
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Wrong - The wall studs are too short and do not securely attach to the top plate.

Wrong - The wall studs are too short and do not securely attach to the top plate.
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Wrong - These screws missed the studs.

Wrong - These screws missed the studs.
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Wrong - This roof failed in high winds due to lack of metal attachments to the framing.

Wrong - This roof failed in high winds due to lack of metal attachments to the framing.
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Wrong - Toe nails in roof truss are set too low in framing bracket and hurricane strap is set too high so lower nails don't hit lower 2x6 of top plate.

Wrong - Toe nails in roof truss are set too low in framing bracket and hurricane strap is set too high so lower nails don't hit lower 2x6 of top plate.
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Wrong - Trusses should be inspected for damage before installation.

Wrong - Trusses should be inspected for damage before installation.
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Wrong - Vertical support members are not alligned.

Wrong - Vertical support members are not alligned.
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Wrong - Wall studs were poorly positioned; should not be cut to fit over a foundation anchor bolt.

Wrong - Wall studs were poorly positioned; should not be cut to fit over a foundation anchor bolt.
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Wrong – A clothes dryer that vents to the crawlspace can contribute moisture to the crawlspace; this can result in damp, molding, and rotting insulation

Wrong – A clothes dryer that vents to the crawlspace can contribute moisture to the crawlspace; this can result in damp, molding, and rotting insulation
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Wrong – Conventional T-post detail is extremely difficult to insulate and usually doesn't happen

Wrong – Conventional T-post detail is extremely difficult to insulate and usually doesn't happen
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Wrong – Don’t cut more out of framing than needed for plumbing pipes.

Wrong – Don’t cut more out of framing than needed for plumbing pipes.
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Wrong – Excessive and structurally unnecessary framing at door

Wrong – Excessive and structurally unnecessary framing at door
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Wrong – Excessive framing and improper spacing of studs

Wrong – Excessive framing and improper spacing of studs
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Wrong – Excessive framing will not allow corner to be insulated

Wrong – Excessive framing will not allow corner to be insulated
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Wrong – Framing does not allow corner to be insulated

Wrong – Framing does not allow corner to be insulated
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Wrong – Framing does not allow corner to be insulated

Wrong – Framing does not allow corner to be insulated
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Wrong – Framing does not allow corner to be insulated

Wrong – Framing does not allow corner to be insulated
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Wrong – Insulation does not fill entire cavity nor is there an air barrier present between the double wall

Wrong – Insulation does not fill entire cavity nor is there an air barrier present between the double wall
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Wrong – No air barrier installed between double wall framing

Wrong – No air barrier installed between double wall framing
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Wrong – No air barrier installed between the walls and a larger gap between the walls that needs sealing

Wrong – No air barrier installed between the walls and a larger gap between the walls that needs sealing
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Wrong – Overly powerful kitchen exhaust fans can backdraft other combustion appliances in the home

Wrong – Overly powerful kitchen exhaust fans can backdraft other combustion appliances in the home
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Wrong – Refrigerator was not properly secured to the wall studs of the home.

Wrong – Refrigerator was not properly secured to the wall studs of the home.
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Wrong – Seams in the furnace-to-AC connection at the air handler are not sealed.

Wrong – Seams in the furnace-to-AC connection at the air handler are not sealed.