Just moved into a house which has an extensive deck system for access to various parts of the house. All looks in very good condition.
However I noticed while I was under part of it today that there is a wet patch on the brick wall of the house and the timbers connected to the wall are wet and look to have been for some time.
However, the same location above deck all is dry and sound and lovely.
I cannot for the life of me figure out where the water is coming from. The area of the deck in question is a couple of steps leading down to the grass so the space under it is quite tight. The timber support does extend into the ground - is it possible something like that could be channelling water?
I know it is hard without seeing it, but I am at a bit of a loss as to why it could be so wet with no obvious water source other than the ground and why it stops under the deck. Can't take any photos just now as it is too dark.
Any ideas or what to check would be great.
Thanks
However I noticed while I was under part of it today that there is a wet patch on the brick wall of the house and the timbers connected to the wall are wet and look to have been for some time.
However, the same location above deck all is dry and sound and lovely.
I cannot for the life of me figure out where the water is coming from. The area of the deck in question is a couple of steps leading down to the grass so the space under it is quite tight. The timber support does extend into the ground - is it possible something like that could be channelling water?
I know it is hard without seeing it, but I am at a bit of a loss as to why it could be so wet with no obvious water source other than the ground and why it stops under the deck. Can't take any photos just now as it is too dark.
Any ideas or what to check would be great.
Thanks