The second area of concern centered around the trim around doors and windows. Contractors told us that installing trim directly over siding leaves gaps that can allow water to find its way into vulnerable areas resulting in leaks. We were told trim should be flush mounted beside the siding with flashing underneath where the trim meets the siding.  In some cases, the siding has reached its end of life, meaning, it is beginning to absorb moisture and potentially releasing water to the inside of units. 

Third area of concern relates to our cedar siding.  Many of our buildings are showing stress with regard to the cedar siding which over time, becomes brittle and cracks and flakes due to natural moisture extraction from the sun. The contractors we spoke to unanimously indicated that our association should consider modern building materials that require less maintenance and help to increase resistance to rainwater infiltration.