would you call this out?

[Bob Elliott]

Originally Posted by ccurrins

The deck, or lack of weeps and flashing?

Lack of required weeps.

[Christopher Currins]

Originally Posted by belliott

Lack of required weeps.

In this case no. What can be done to correct it. House built in '87. No visible signs of moisture damage. I no it's not right, but what can you do? I did point it out to the buyer, who was there for entire inspection, and explained reasoning why flashing and weeps were important in brick veneer construction.

[ROBERT V. YOUNG]

I would Mr.Currins.
I have seen uni-pavers touching brick. The mineral salts in the uni-pavers spalled the brick and the brick face came off.
1: You do not know the pure composition of the stone. If it have salts or iron and other trace minerals it will effect the brickwork.
2: the volcanic stone ( I think it ios ) will hold humidity and the moisture will transfer to the masonary bedding causing-it to degrade faster than it should. The foundation should be 6 inchs above the ground in Montreal Canada.
That downspout is also a call out Mr.Currins.. It travels back under the balcony. Its a no-no and should be directed away from the foundation by at least 6 feet.

[Joe Funderburk, CMI]

I don't have a problem with the stone (except for the window well).

[ROBERT V. YOUNG]

Its not that they hold water its that they ( the lava, volcanic stone ) will not allow the proper air flow to dry out the masonry bedding and the damp stone will react with brick face and masonry.
Also I would be concerned with effervescing on the brick for the cement mixture in the masonry.
The joint ( masonry bedding ) must dry out.
I am also concerned with the lack of a window well on this one.
I also do suspect no flashing in the deck. I see bed jointing degrading when I zoomed in on the photo. See several problems with decking.

[Joe Funderburk, CMI]

You guys don't landscape next to the house up north? What's the problem? Good grief...your Realtor is going to fire you!

[ROBERT V. YOUNG]

Originally Posted by jfunderburk

You guys don't landscape next to the house up north? What's the problem? Good grief...your Realtor is going to fire you!

Joe I have been working outside almost all my life. My friends own landscaping business and I help for over 15 years with snow and spring start-up.
I have been doing masonry work sense 1980. I have seen enough defect. That's what drove me into HI. The lack of professionalism.

[ROBERT V. YOUNG]

Its a easy fix JOE.
Just move the stone. Simple. No deal breaker there. Just talk to the prospective buyer with a smile and explain as I have done here. Grab a rake and cut an opening 12 inches away from the foundation wall. I talk to the client before if I can and after to explain my findings.
I show up sometimes with my work truck. Dodge 1500 with my company signage.