Tri Value Consultants / SPREI Page of Siding Defects with Pictures

Siding and Trim Defects and Issues
A sampling of the multitude of Siding and Trim Defects we have found.

Slider Leakage All doors should have proper flashings, headers, and sealing (caulking or sealing tape) on all of their sides - both on the exterior and under the base of the door unit. This door was installed without ANY flashing or sealing - and the leakage was obvious.	Missing Flashing Not only was this door missing it's flashing (This is a closeup of the trim over the door) but the siding is missing it's needed watertight (Tyvek etc.) barrier behind the vinyl. The combination of these and the open gap above the trim make future leaks here a vitual certainty. CICK BELOW FOR PROPER VINYL INSTALLATION at Vinyl.org	Missing Flashing Properly installed flashing is NEEDED at ALL trim! CICK BELOW FOR PROPER VINYL INSTALLATION at Vinyl.org
Very poor installation ALL vinyl penetrations REQUIRE a flashed/sealed MOUNTING BLOCK to remain watertight. CICK BELOW FOR PROPER VINYL INSTALLATION at Vinyl.org	No WATERTIGHT BARRIER Vinyl LEAKS and NEEDS a watertight barrier behind it! Click for Proper Vinyl installation info at Vinyl.org	Missing Siding & Barrier The siding is missing here and NO WATERTIGHT BARRIER is installed behind the vinyl.
Bowed Wall AT GRADE ALL siding needs to be 6 inches or more ABOVE GRADE/SLABS/ETC.. The bow in this wall is likely a symptom of a potential structural problem or damage!