Exterior wall - Siding and Trim INspection items and photos

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Common Siding, Trim, and Exterior Wall Conditions Home Inspectors Evaluate During Residential & Commercial Property Inspections

The exterior walls of a home or commercial building serve as the primary barrier against rain, snow, wind, sunlight, insects, and other environmental conditions. Properly installed and maintained siding, trim, flashing, and exterior wall components help protect the structure from moisture intrusion, wood decay, energy loss, and premature deterioration. During every home inspection, commercial building inspection, Property Condition Assessment (PCA), and pre-listing inspection, Structure Check carefully evaluates the visible exterior wall systems for deficiencies that may affect the building's weather resistance, structural integrity, energy efficiency, safety, or long-term durability.

This educational gallery showcases many of the common siding, trim, exterior wall conditions, installation defects, maintenance concerns, and safety hazards discovered during residential and commercial property inspections throughout Southern and Central New Hampshire. Every building is unique, with different exterior cladding materials, construction methods, and exposure to the elements. These examples provide homeowners, buyers, sellers, investors, and commercial property owners with valuable insight into the conditions professional inspectors commonly evaluate during an exterior inspection.

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