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A drainage plane is created behind lap siding by installing furring strips on the exterior walls over house wrap which is overlapped and taped at all seams to serve as an air and water barrier.
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A plastic fiber drainage mat rainscreen provides uniform support for the siding and allows moisture to flow horizontally and diagonally in addition to vertically.
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Wrong - Gutters should be regularly cleaned or covered with screening to prevent accumulation of leaves, seeds, and woody debris, which can provide fuel for forest fires or nesting materials for animals.
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Wrong - The gutter is missing kick-out flashing causing wall and window damage beneath it.
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Wrong - There is no step flashing along the base of the gable and the right window is missing sill trim.
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Wrong - Wall is missing step and kick-out flashing which has allowed water to rot the wood corner trim.
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Wrong - Water has gotten behind the paint, possibly due to lack of window flashing, leading to blistering.
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Wrong - Wiring holes are not sealed and possible missing flashing around windows is allowing water into walls and causing paint to peel.