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Wrong – The damaged rim joist was not replaced and its strength is compromised in a critical load-bearing corner.

Wrong – The damaged rim joist was not replaced and its strength is compromised in a critical load-bearing corner.
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Wrong – the exhaust terminal for a clothes dryer should not be covered with a screen which could trap lint; instead, cover it with a hooded, louvered damper

Wrong – the exhaust terminal for a clothes dryer should not be covered with a screen which could trap lint; instead, cover it with a hooded, louvered damper
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Wrong – The gable end wall failed because the rigid foam sheathing was not backed up by plywood or OSB.

Wrong – The gable end wall failed because the rigid foam sheathing was not backed up by plywood or OSB.
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Wrong – The roof sheathing was inadequately fastened and gave way causing the gable end wall to fail

Wrong – The roof sheathing was inadequately fastened and gave way causing the gable end wall to fail
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Wrong – The vinyl siding at this gable was installed over plastic foam insulation

Wrong – The vinyl siding at this gable was installed over plastic foam insulation
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Wrong – This gable end wall failed because connectors were missing at points of support (blue circles) and the outlookers were not connected to the end truss (yellow circle)

Wrong – This gable end wall failed because connectors were missing at points of support (blue circles) and the outlookers were not connected to the end truss (yellow circle)
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Wrong – This house under construction is lacking wall to truss bracing and the bottom chord of the scissor trusses is several feet above the top of the end wall top plate

Wrong – This house under construction is lacking wall to truss bracing and the bottom chord of the scissor trusses is several feet above the top of the end wall top plate
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Wrong – This roof structure failed due to inadequate bracing

Wrong – This roof structure failed due to inadequate bracing
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Wrong – This seam along a common wall is not air sealed.

Wrong – This seam along a common wall is not air sealed.
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Wrong – Top plate not air sealed

Wrong – Top plate not air sealed
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Wrong – Top plate not air sealed

Wrong – Top plate not air sealed
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Wrong – Two combustion appliances are sharing a flue which could lead to backdrafting if one appliance is updated to a direct vent appliance and disconnected from shared chimney.

Wrong – Two combustion appliances are sharing a flue which could lead to backdrafting if one appliance is updated to a direct vent appliance and disconnected from shared chimney.
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Wrong – Wall from above without top plate or blocking installed

Wrong – Wall from above without top plate or blocking installed
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Wrong – Window has additional non-structural king stud

Wrong – Window has additional non-structural king stud
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Wrong –Excessive length and a vertical angle on this dryer duct reduced air flow allowing the dryer duct to become completely clogged with dryer lint

Wrong –Excessive length and a vertical angle on this dryer duct reduced air flow allowing the dryer duct to become completely clogged with dryer lint
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Wrong: Drywall does not extend beyond chase wall framing and is unsealed in a hallway dropped ceiling chase

Wrong: Drywall does not extend beyond chase wall framing and is unsealed in a hallway dropped ceiling chase
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Wrong: Drywall does not extend beyond the top plate of the interior walls. This installation has the potential for leakage at the sides where the ducts penetrate the side walls of the chase

Wrong: Drywall does not extend beyond the top plate of the interior walls. This installation has the potential for leakage at the sides where the ducts penetrate the side walls of the chase
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Your Northern Home: Small Space Heater Maintenance