Missing Window Flashing
In the picture above this sliding glass door was
installed directly over the OSB siding. This was a porch that was
enclosed and is now being used as living space.
This sliding glass door has no wood trim over it and has been installed
incorrectly. The siding should have gone over the door flange and not
under it.
This sliding glass door has no paper flashing around its flanges and
eventually could leak over time.
You will find this often on your home inspection journeys where someone
has converted a porch into a bedroom or living room. Most of these rooms
will not have building permits for either the outdoor patio cover or the
new enclosed room addition.
Most of the time when the workmanship looks bad, there were no permits
pulled and this could be a problem if you buy a house. Some room
additions or patio enclosures will have to be demolished and rebuilt to
meet local building codes.
Some of these homes can be sold with out listing these rooms as living
area.
Window Flashing And Lath Paper