Exterior Surfaces It is the job of the home inspector to look beyond the aesthetic appeal of a home’s exterior surface and truly assess its positives and negatives through a detailed visual inspection. Wood, brick, and vinyl siding surfaces all offer benefits but can display potential problems as well. For wood-clad homes, a home inspector will report on buckled and cracked panels. If left unchecked, cracked boards become an open invitation for damaging moisture infiltration. Brick surfaces are prone to spalling, bowing or bulging walls, and the presence of a white, powdery substance known as efflorescence. Vinyl siding presents a number of issues, including loose panels, buckling and warping, lap joint bulging, failing J-channel trim, and the absence of exterior sheathing. An inspection of a home’s exterior surface is just one part of an A-Pro 500-point inspection. To schedule a home inspection, call 1-505-510-0270 or click the link below.