Timber slat decks – water leaking into house
Water is leaking into the house where the deck is connected
Causes
Water is tracking along the bolts used to fix the deck to the wall cladding/framing
The decking/framing is hard against wall cladding
The decking is blocking drainage from a drained and vented cavity
Deck framing or decking is blocking drainage slots in brick veneer
Listed under: Interior, Exterior, timber and wood-based, timber, cladding, decks, framing, walls, moisture, durability, fixings, leaks, weathertightness
Cause
Water is tracking along the bolts used to fix the deck to the wall cladding/framing
Repair
- engage an experienced building surveyor to report on the building and advise on repair/replacement options
Cause
The decking/framing is hard against wall cladding
Repair
- engage an experienced building surveyor to report on the building and advise on repair/replacement options
Cause
The decking is blocking drainage from a drained and vented cavity
Repair
- engage an experienced building surveyor to report on the building and advise on repair/replacement options
Cause
Deck framing or decking is blocking drainage slots in brick veneer
Repair
- engage an experienced building surveyor to report on the building and advise on repair/replacement options
Cause
Where deck joists are cantilevered out from the wall water is tracking along the joists into the building
Repair
- engage an experienced building surveyor to report on the building and advise on repair/replacement options