Darren Posted June 1, 2014 Report Share Posted June 1, 2014 What would you say, if anything, about this condition? Thanks Click to Enlarge 38.89 KB Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marc Posted June 1, 2014 Report Share Posted June 1, 2014 Given just the photo: The exterior vinyl siding is not properly flashed in some places. Flashing is a basic building component used to help keep rainwater from breaching exterior wall and roof surfaces. Improper flashing can result in water intrusion issues such as rot of building material, mold growth and termite infestations. I'd be looking for signs of water intrusion and for a previous exterior wall finish still present behind the vinyl. Anything found could add-to or change my write up. Nothing found could eliminate it. Marc Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom Raymond Posted June 1, 2014 Report Share Posted June 1, 2014 It's wrong but it looks far better than the alternatives, J channel around it or chopping the crown short. Caulk it if it bothers you. Vinyl siding is a rain screen. Flashing is a detail that belongs in the WRB under it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Katen Posted June 1, 2014 Report Share Posted June 1, 2014 I wouldn't mention it because it's not a problem. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mjr6550 Posted June 2, 2014 Report Share Posted June 2, 2014 I would be more concerned with water entering at the top of the J channel below the rake than where there is no J channel at the end of the rake. Joints between J channels and other materials should be caulked in most cases. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Kogel Posted June 2, 2014 Report Share Posted June 2, 2014 Depending on the exposure and roof overhang, I'd maybe put 2 red arrows, 'Seal gaps here and here". I'm not much of an educator. [] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eric B Posted June 11, 2014 Report Share Posted June 11, 2014 Since vinyl siding is not intended to be resistant to water intrusion I would not mention it. What is important is what you can't see behind the vinyl. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ben H Posted June 11, 2014 Report Share Posted June 11, 2014 I would bet any amount of dough in my area there is nothing behind the vinyl. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Erby Posted June 11, 2014 Report Share Posted June 11, 2014 Ben, WRB (aka housewrap) wasn't required in Kentucky until, I believe, about 2006! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom Raymond Posted June 12, 2014 Report Share Posted June 12, 2014 2006 in NY. There is a development built in 02-04 full of $200K homes that have GP vinyl directly over the OSB. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ben H Posted June 12, 2014 Report Share Posted June 12, 2014 Ben, WRB (aka housewrap) wasn't required in Kentucky until, I believe, about 2006! Yup, and I still see new stuff without it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Dirks Jr Posted June 12, 2014 Report Share Posted June 12, 2014 Ben, WRB (aka housewrap) wasn't required in Kentucky until, I believe, about 2006! True, but the siding manufacturers have always recommended it in their installation instructions. Isn't there code language that says manufacturer instructions should be followed? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marc Posted June 12, 2014 Report Share Posted June 12, 2014 R703.2 in the 2006 IRC requires felt or other approved water resistive barrier over studs or sheathing. Marc Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scottpat Posted June 12, 2014 Report Share Posted June 12, 2014 R703.2 in the 2006 IRC requires felt or other approved water resistive barrier over studs or sheathing. Marc Yes, it did! WRB behind vinyl was started to be forced in my area around 2008. Homes built prior to that (including my own home) do not have it. Inspectors pretty much never report on it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Erby Posted June 12, 2014 Report Share Posted June 12, 2014 True, but the siding manufacturers have always recommended it in their installation instructions. Isn't there code language that says manufacturer instructions should be followed? There's a difference between instructions and recommendations. Builders use that to their advantage. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darren Posted June 12, 2014 Author Report Share Posted June 12, 2014 Does anyone have a reference that states a building inspector must be called out to inspect siding? That's not a requirement here in NJ. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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