Vinyl siding is a very common siding in my area. Some people love it, others hate it. I have found it on high-end homes and low-end homes. I knew one fellow who had it put on a very high-priced custom home because he never wanted to paint.

As the years go by, vinyl tends to get brittle. I think that the UV rays and hot and cold eventually take a toll. Below is a photo of a typical patio in front of a duplex. Many of the multi-unit homes and condos in this area have vinyl siding.

Normally a home inspector does not move furniture and belongings around. But, when the siding is vinyl, it is usually best to do at least a bit of poking around behind all the things on the patio. Especially if there are barbecues -- look for wavy and melted siding.

In this case, no melted siding, but look what I found behind all the stuff.

This kind of damage is common with vinyl siding. It is often a victim to weed eaters, barbecues, kids with balls and who knows what other abuses that might be inflicted by mankind and the elements.

Thanks for stopping by,

Steven L. Smith