Damage to the OSB near the foundation sills was visible.
Mixing Cladding and Stick-On Stone
Corrosion, even rot, around fasteners through the sheathing was seen.
Mixing Cladding and Stick-On Stone
After hosing down the upper wall to confirm the leakage pathway, we tore off the drywall below the window.
Mixing Cladding and Stick-On Stone
A wet wall cavity was revealed, with mold-infested OSB.
Mixing Cladding and Stick-On Stone
Some of the water flowed down the crack between the housewrap and the ACMV. There was no flashing here, just the vinyl starter strip.
Mixing Cladding and Stick-On Stone
Some water flowed down the exterior, soaked through the ACMV, passed through the housewrap by capillary action, and soaked the OSB sheathing, where we measured 55% moisture content.