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Wrong - the CFM rating may not meet the performance specification once installed, and the sone rating is too high.

Wrong - the CFM rating may not meet the performance specification once installed, and the sone rating is too high.
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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 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 - The support strap for the duct is too tight and the radius of the turn is too sharp.

Wrong - The support strap for the duct is too tight and the radius of the turn is too sharp.
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Wrong - This flex duct is so twisted air flow is greatly restricted

Wrong - This flex duct is so twisted air flow is greatly restricted
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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 - Two exhaust terminations are joined in a roughly cut, restrictive hole that is not air sealed.

Wrong - Two exhaust terminations are joined in a roughly cut, restrictive hole that is not air sealed.
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Wrong - Vent screening on outdoor air intake has been clogged with dirt and screen has been pulled up into vent and is no longer covering the entire opening.

Wrong - Vent screening on outdoor air intake has been clogged with dirt and screen has been pulled up into vent and is no longer covering the entire opening.
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Wrong -The duct does not have enough support so it is sagging and compressing the duct

Wrong -The duct does not have enough support so it is sagging and compressing the duct
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Wrong – No rigid air barrier is installed behind fireplace

Wrong – No rigid air barrier is installed behind fireplace
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Wrong – Air barrier missing behind tub area

Wrong – Air barrier missing behind tub area
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Wrong – Air barrier missing behind tub area

Wrong – Air barrier missing behind tub area
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Wrong – Air barrier missing behind tub area

Wrong – Air barrier missing behind tub area
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Wrong – Air barrier not sealed

Wrong – Air barrier not sealed
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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
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Wrong – Excessive bends in flex ducts

Wrong – Excessive bends in flex ducts
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Wrong – Flex duct is coiled and looped

Wrong – Flex duct is coiled and looped
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Wrong – Flex duct is pinched

Wrong – Flex duct is pinched
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Wrong – Insulation has compression and misalignment

Wrong – Insulation has compression and misalignment
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Wrong – Kitchen exhaust has not been air sealed

Wrong – Kitchen exhaust has not been air sealed
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Wrong – No air barrier installed prior to tub installation

Wrong – No air barrier installed prior to tub installation
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Wrong – No air barrier installed prior to tub installation

Wrong – No air barrier installed prior to tub installation
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Wrong – Roughly cut hole that is larger than the fan, making it difficult to seal

Wrong – Roughly cut hole that is larger than the fan, making it difficult to seal