We have long been aware of systemic problems with the water protection and drainage layers of our exterior walls. A 2002 report from consultant Fred Unger (link below) pointed to problems with the installation of flashing and Hardie Board, and warned that a big, expensive project was lurking in our future. Much later - in the 2010’s - the same issues were investigated by Schnernecker Property Services (SPS). Serious problems were found, and a major remediation plan was proposed. See their full report, below. In 2022, while evaluating our back porches, Alex Steinberg (our consultant, from JBS Home Inspections) noted the same issues. Finally, just recently (June, 2024), we commissioned another report by Kelly Property Services (KPS) that once again confirmed the diagnosis and suggested remedy. Their report can also be viewed below.