water splashing off deck

lefties · Mon Apr 28, 2008 8:00 am

So Harry,
I have the same issue as you had,,how far out did you have to move the deck to keep water from splashing on house?? It has ruined the bottom of 2 inside walls not to mention what I cant see.

Harry · Mon Apr 28, 2008 8:13 am

Hi

About 12".

At the door ways only 3" but I also installed sill pans I made out of sheet metal.

I also installed 6" seamless gutters which helped more than anything.

The wall is dry now.

Harry

lefties · Mon Apr 28, 2008 8:19 am

Harry,
I have the seamless gutters but I think they are about 4 inches. They were also installed prior to this problem I believe,,and I see they leak. It looks like they applied a sealer where it meets house and it didnt hold. They were supposed to be lifetime guaranteed,,but I think the company closed up shop. Looks like there is only a few inches between my deck and house at best. I really dont see where the water is gaining access by splashing,,but it is.

Harry · Mon Apr 28, 2008 9:54 am

Hi

Splash was my problem.

My siding was Louisiana hardboard/composite that had problems. It was never suppose to stand up to splash.

Harry