Rigid Bulge Under Siding

[fqp25]

The house is less than 2 years old. Found a few rigid spots under the siding around one window. First thought is nails popping out. Possibly around some nailing flange for the window (If there is one)

If so; could this be caused by the sloppy window installation? It seemed to be isolated to the area around this window.

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Couldn't get a real good picture.

[hausdok]

Bowed earthquake strapping? Uh, wait a minute - it's illinois. Nevermind.

OT - OF!!!

M.

[ozofprev]

It just looks buckled - buckling can be quite stiff. Did the installer allow clearance for expand/contract? Did you actually feel something physical under there?

J-channel nails could be popping out, but that shouldn't be the case for a 2 year-old home where there's solid framing to nail to.

[Scottpat]

I agree with Gary.

That really looks like a vinyl siding problem that should be fairly simple for a good siding contractor to correct.

[chicago]

What they said.

It's just cosmetic,not to mention dirty.

[fqp25]

No, there is definitely something in back of the siding. I'm 99% sure it is a nail popping out. My pictures aren't the best unfortunately. (I don't have the technology to create a hologram)

My main concern is if the nails are for the window. I couldn't find any manufacturer's stamp or name on any of the windows, but I'm sure they are on the lower end.

As of now I'm just going to report: further investigation...

[StevenT]

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[ozofprev]

Frank,

I'd just write something like...

Vinyl siding above kitchen window is distorted. This may be cosmetic only, but something is under there. An experienced siding installer can easily expose this area to find out what it is.

[fqp25]

Thanks Gary, & Everybody.

The client just called me, and said he went out there and could see & feel the (possible)nail heads. He agrees there is something fishy with that particular window. He wants to remove a portion of siding. I asked him to keep me informed. It's not that far from my house so maybe when this happens I can shoot out there and see exactly what this is.