Virginia Beach Home Inspector talks about flashing.wmv

[Homeinspectorbob]

Analyize ,you are wrong about this.

The IIC and every major association agrees with the poster here.

I recommend you study up on this so you can learn more.

Now in straight talk thing about damage to the sheathing and not the exterior wall covering as you are doing.

Tyvek is moisture resistant and not waterproof or we could use it for brick weeps.Think about that and then click my posted link with open mind.

Will not let me post link here but it is the dryflekt site

[analyize]

I'm familiar with VSI. In fact I'm a VSI certified installer from way back and have sided thousands of homes (Ethix Building Corp, Chesapeake). There's a lot of corner cutting going on in but kick out flashing is not one of them. The method you are referring to is recommend in cold climates where ice damming is a concern. It's rarely, if ever done here in VA because it's not necessary. It's not a defect and really no cause for concern. I Appreciate your informative videos.

[analyize]

That house is vinyl sided. "Kick-out" flashing can't and isn't used with vinyl siding. As your diagram depicts, kick-out flashing is primarily used with stucco or synthetic stucco (EIFS). It's OK for some water to seep behind vinyl or aluminum as it is designed to drain. If the wall is flashed properly underneath, there won't be any water penetration. I just wanted to clarify that since most homes in Virginia beach are vinyl sided and it's not a cause for concern on these homes.

[vbhomeinspector]

@analyize Kickout flashings can be installed on vinyl flashing. The method is described by the Vinyl Siding Institute on their website in their installation manual on page 25

It is required in many areas. IF the wall is flashed properly underneath, is always a big IF. I know many homes in Virginia Beach are cladded with vinyl siding and I always recommend kickout flashings be installed at roof to wall intersections. I appreciate your comments.