Hey guys first forum post here so be nice please lol. I’m currently taking the online class and was doing a mock inspection on my sisters house the other day. On her back balcony I noticed standing water after it rained and was thinking it could be a safety issue. I would think that you want some way to get rid of the water but you probably don’t want the floor to be sloped because wouldn’t that create an uneven surface and another safety issue.
This is just a mock inspection so just looking to talk about the subject. Wanted to educate myself if this ever comes up gain. Let me know your thoughts. Thanks
Did you check the slope with a level? Most patios, porches and deck have a slight slope less than 2 percent for drainage. If the water evaporates within a few hours I don’t see a problem, but the bigger issue I see is the water stains where the water runs off the edge. If that’s synthetic stucco (EFIS) water maybe penetrating in behind and causing water damage to the beam and possibly the columns. If the water membrane under the floor tile is breached the joist may have some water damage. More in-depth inspection and testing may be needed.
Thanks for commenting. I did not check it with a level. I also made a note about water running down the edge. It looks like there was no flashing. Just the tile hanging over a little bit. I told her exactly what you said. Should be corrected
