Often homeowners build decks based on tips from neighbors or some how-to-do-it guide that they purchase or are handed at a building center. The information that they glean, and what they understand, can lead to problems. Some of the common issues include decks not properly secured to the house, unsafe steps, handrails and guardrails. One of the more subtle ones, is the deck that is secured right up against the wood siding and there is not a proper metal flashing in place. Below is an example. Water pools on the flat surface and that leads to moisture accumulating against the wood wall. Given some time, the wood decays. This can lead to an unsafe deck or faulty attachment to the home. Or, it can lead to not only rot of siding but decay or water damage inside a wall at the structure. Thanks for stopping by, Steven L. Smith
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Funny, but to me it is just common sense, where do they think the water running down that wall is going to go. Nice photo Steven.