John Dirks Jr Posted March 2, 2012 Report Share Posted March 2, 2012 The first three pictures are of the house I inspected. For reference, the other two are of construction under way across the street. I did not see flashing extending over the ledger/ledger joist. I can't verify that water can't get behind it and cause damage. In looking at these pictures, would you say that it's reasonable to have a concern about water getting behind the ledger? Download Attachment: P1230385.JPG 1603.11 KB Download Attachment: P1230384.JPG 1605 KB Download Attachment: P1230377.JPG 1549.55 KB These two are uncompleted units across the street. Download Attachment: P1230428.JPG 1534.23 KB Download Attachment: P1230429.JPG 1539.32 KB Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leeboy Posted March 2, 2012 Report Share Posted March 2, 2012 I Dont know your codes but in victoria for solid surface decks you need a flashing up the wall about 5'' with siding acting as a counter flash, 2% slope and a gutter or internal drain. the ledger does not need flashing unless its plank decking, and then is usually double flashed with a gap behind allowing for drying potential(usually treated plwood or galv washers) . I dont know if that helps Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leeboy Posted March 2, 2012 Report Share Posted March 2, 2012 Those should be solid surface decks, left like that they will likely rot the ledger. Its a difficult detail to flash the way the cantilevered beams come out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marc Posted March 3, 2012 Report Share Posted March 3, 2012 The first three pictures are of the house I inspected. For reference, the other two are of construction under way across the street. I did not see flashing extending over the ledger/ledger joist. I can't verify that water can't get behind it and cause damage. In looking at these pictures, would you say that it's reasonable to have a concern about water getting behind the ledger? Absolutely. Ponder this: if the caulking was omitted, would water get behind the siding? Caulking is not flashing. Marc Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hausdok Posted March 3, 2012 Report Share Posted March 3, 2012 That's pressure-treated PSL, right? Is that even approved for a cantilever that deep where it's obviously going to get wet? ONE TEAM - ONE FIGHT!!! Mike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Erby Posted March 3, 2012 Report Share Posted March 3, 2012 Here's your ammunition, John. Read it and you'll understand how they screwed up the use of a good product. Grace Vycor Plus Installation Instructions Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scottpat Posted March 3, 2012 Report Share Posted March 3, 2012 I have agree with everyone, that is a mess. Water is going to find its way back into the wall. The pockets for those LVL's are not flashed or sealed as Mike pointed out, water is going to pour into that wall. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Dirks Jr Posted March 4, 2012 Author Report Share Posted March 4, 2012 Thanks for all the input everyone. The report went out last night at about 7pm. It included concerns specific to water intrusion potential at the balcony to house junction. I also showed the issue to the client onsite at the inspection and showed her where to look for water stains that might show up in the ceiling of the garage. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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