7) Flashing at one or more locations was loose. Leaks can occur as a result. Recommend that a qualified person repair, replace or install flashing as necessary, and per standard building practices.
One piece of seam flashing on the left side of the house was loose and falling out from behind the seam.
8) Caulk was deteriorated in some areas. For example, around windows. Recommend that a qualified person renew or install caulk as necessary. Where gaps are wider than 1/4 inch, an appropriate material other than caulk should be used. For more information, visit:
http://www.reporthost.com/?CAULKMostly at front of house where sun exposure is prevalent. Caulk around lower and upper windows and garage door was deteriorated.
Also inset corner seam at back of house.
And around some exterior light fixture bases.
9) The paint or stain finish in some areas was failing (e.g. peeling, faded, worn, thinning). Siding and trim with a failing finish can be damaged by moisture. Recommend that a qualified contractor prep (e.g. clean, scrape, sand, prime, caulk) and repaint or restain the building exterior where necessary and per standard building practices. Any repairs needed to the siding or trim should be made prior to this.
*The wood trim around all windows at the front of the house and garage door trim. Also some areas under soffits. Paint is deteriorated. Recommend painting and caulking.