Timber slat decks – water leaking into house

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