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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 – A poorly sealed window and window well allow bulk water to enter the crawlspace from ground that slopes toward the structure

Wrong – A poorly sealed window and window well allow bulk water to enter the crawlspace from ground that slopes toward the structure
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Wrong – Cars should never be left running in a closed garage. Air seal walls, install a garage fan, and inform home owners of the dangers of running a vehicle with the garage door shut

Wrong – Cars should never be left running in a closed garage. Air seal walls, install a garage fan, and inform home owners of the dangers of running a vehicle with the garage door shut
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Wrong – Penetration through the floor is not air sealed

Wrong – Penetration through the floor is not air sealed
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Wrong – The below-grade concrete walls do not have any damp-proof coating

Wrong – The below-grade concrete walls do not have any damp-proof coating
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Wrong – The insulated concrete forms at the foundation do not have a damp-proof coating

Wrong – The insulated concrete forms at the foundation do not have a damp-proof coating
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Wrong – The vapor barrier is not secured to the walls of this crawlspace.

Wrong – The vapor barrier is not secured to the walls of this crawlspace.
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Wrong – this framing material has a moisture content above 18% as shown by the moisture meter

Wrong – this framing material has a moisture content above 18% as shown by the moisture meter
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Wrong – This vented crawlspace has standing water because steps were not taken to address site conditions that led to bulk water flow into the crawlspace

Wrong – This vented crawlspace has standing water because steps were not taken to address site conditions that led to bulk water flow into the crawlspace