Avoiding Re-Inspections

 Polyseal/Envelope Inspections

•  Windows and doors installed are list higher U-factor, SHGC and/or air leakage values that those specified on REScheck™, Ekotrope, or COMcheck™ plan review
  
• Improper or non-existent seals on ductwork, register boxes, etc.
• Sheathing is not sealed at the top and bottom plate
• Used and/or unused electrical, plumbing, and/or HVAC wiring holes are left unsealed

 
Insulation Inspections
1.  Insulation is improperly installed

• It is compressed too tightly
• It is not split in half to “sandwich” pipes
• It is not making contact with bottom side of floor or top of ceiling
• It is missing an air barrier on the back side of attic knee walls or other "hot walls"
  

2.  Blown insulation is without proper documentation posted in attic

• R value markers are not exposed
• R value markers are folded or improperly installed

3.  Icynene (foam) insulation is improperly installed

• R value markers are folded or improperly installed
• It is of insufficient depth
• It is lacking R value per inch documentation
• It is pulling/falling away from the sheathing or roof decking

 

Final Inspections

• Condensing unit size does not match the heat load calculation on file
• Heat Load (Manual J) is not on file (Due BEFORE Polyseal/Envelope Inspection)
• Vent hood back draft dampers are not installed

 

Issues Negatively Affecting Building Pressure or Blower Door Tests

• Not sealing around stairways adjoining an outside wall or attic space
• Improperly sealed pocket doors
• Not sealing or covering holes for audio/visual equipment to be installed later
• Missing weather stripping around doors and/or attic access staircases.
• Missing tub/plumbing access panel