A home deck collapse doesn’t happen often, but when it does, it creates massive problems. From injuries or possible loss of life to property damage, nothing good happens. The most common cause of a deck collapse tracks back to a separation of the deck ledger board from the building. An unnoticed or ignored deck leak allows water to penetrate. A deck leak repair to protect the ledger board can be as simple as replacing or repairing the flashing and making sure each bolt is properly caulked and sealed. While not all deck leaks result in a collapse, all deck leaks should be repaired. The International Association of Home Inspectors estimates that only 40% of decks in the United States are completely safe.
Waterproof deck coatings are sunglasses for your deck
Deck Leaks from UV Light
Orange County sunshine beats down on Orange County decks. The materials used to build and waterproof an Orange County deck must stand up to the elements.
One of the most common reasons for deck failure relates to the failure of the waterproofing membrane.
If ultraviolet light degrades the waterproofing materials, the deck sits exposed and unprotected.
In this case, the deck leak repair focuses on the replacement of the entire waterproofing system. Crank Waterproofing Decking and Roofing uses the Southern California-based Desert Crete waterproofing system to protect Orange County Decks. As a system developed in Southern California, Desert Crete stands up to the rigors of ultraviolet light.
Flashing Problems
Just like with roofs, deck leaks often trace back to flashing failures. No, not failures that flash on and off, but failures of the flashing product at door thresholds, around railing posts, and where walls and decks intersect.
Flashing directs water away, and when it fails, the waterproof barriers are no longer waterproof.
This deck leak repair involves replacing the flashing, as well as any materials damaged by water. A waterproofing goes down as the last step.
Decks with parapet walls require special attention to slope and drainage
Deck Leaks from Improper Slope or Drainage
Decks must drain water away from the building. If the slope doesn’t do this, ponding results. Ponding water just invites damage from water penetration.
Blocked drains create ponding water as well. Decks enclosed by parapet walls depend on scuppers and drains to channel water away. The deck surfaces slope to the drains and scuppers to remove water from the deck. Blocked and clogged drains and scuppers act as a “plug,” and water backs up.
The deck repairs remove any clogs from drains and scuppers and address improper slope.
Deck Leak Repair, Roof Leak Repair, Making It Watertight
If you want it watertight and you want it done right, you want Crank Waterproofing, Decking, and Roofing.
Since 1945, when Orange County wants the leak repaired, they call on Crank. Whether it is a deck leak repair, a tile roof leak repair, a flat roof leak repair, or a composite shingle roof repair, Crank makes sure the finished surface repels water properly.
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