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Update: I didn't think it was possible but they came out and made things way worse and then ended their working relationship with me. Said with hundreds of buildings they've built I'm the only one to complain. They came out, cut the siding instead of pulling it off to fix the J-channel, did not...

Alright, got an update. They came out and the owner shared my concerns and said "they know better" when he saw that the j channel was flapped the wrong way on the edges along with the metal not being tight against the window. It's wrong on all 4 windows so they will have to pull siding off. I...

They're coming back out tomorrow. So far I have these action items: Siding is not tight to window and cut terribly. Since there are two siding panels that meet at each window, there's no excuse for a cut that isn't tight. (It's not a single panel that had to fit over the window) J channel is...

So you use house wrap over the existing insulation? Picture for reference - install tyvek over this? This is my shop and how they've laid down the insulation + siding. It goes frame -> vinyl-backed fiberglass insulation -> siding. Another issue I'm seeing is that 2 out of the 4 windows have a...

I'm pretty sure the "trim" around the windows is channeling of some sort right? Looks pretty similar to this: You can see it nailed to the frame here: I hate this solution but I think you're right. I already have some DAP AMF window and siding sealant that I was going to use, but would...

Here's another picture I found before the shop went up (zoom in). This is the extent of the channel/window trim. The only additional thing that was done before siding + insulation went up was flashing tape from the window frame to wood frame. I simply can't understand how it can be confidently...

Thanks. I also noticed today that 2 of the windows have a side that are on the "hump" edge of the siding, so it would be impossible to get back there with caulk.

Any pics?

After reading through this thread, I'd remove the siding where I need to in order to install a sheathing/vapor barrier for the flashing tape to stick to, since at the moment it's only taped to the rough opening. (Though I should mention it has fiberglass/vinyl insulation between the siding and...

I've talked to him about it, method to fix would be to use silicone which I don't believe should be the primary method of weather/waterproofing. The flashing should've just been done correctly. Already thinking about just doing it myself. I could definitely get him out here, he's pretty...

I was out there every step of the way checking and the only other thing I was disappointed with was how the overhang was done. Had them fix it and looked good afterwards. For this particular issue I couldn't see it until it was done.

So, I've already seen some shoddy work done during this build that I've had to point out to get fixed. Mostly with the framing, but small things. Overall happy with the shop. Now that the building is done I'm checking out the siding and for the most part it looks pretty good but the window trim...