Here's a bit on that , these can be a problem when living space is below. This one leaked into the kitchen below and as you can see it rotted off a support post or two .
They first guys , from a "well known ", local, "great builder/ contractor" ::) ::) ::) I get so sick of fixing these guys work all the while "hearing" what a great company they are ::) ::) ::) It almost makes me >:( >:(
Oh well that's another story.
As I found it , no paper , none vip nadda, no flashing , just a painted flat guard rail cap >:(
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This roof deck detail really sucks as well , it should have run up the wall at least 6" but it hasn't leaked yet ::) I'll do some better counter flashing , it won't be perfect , just better , when we side this inner area.
There are other factors into why I won't be doing more in this area, to convoluted to explain here right now. That "deck roofing" should aways run up the wall 6" or more .
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New 4x4 posts all the rot cut out ,
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Proper post to beam connections ,
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Felted in , wrapped over the wall top and down the other side and Grace Vycored over that!
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That's the way to do it !
Looks great Peg. Whats the black stuff you put on top of the wall called?
Scott
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Looks great Peg. Whats the black stuff you put on top of the wall called?
Scott
Are you ready for a DOH moment Scott???????????
Grace Vycor plus ;D Just like it sez on that black stuff I used on top of the wall :o :-/
It's a sticky on one side rubber like on the other flashing product. Just Google it , they have a very well put together booklet on flashing and Grace vycor product uses as well. Your local Home despot or building supplier should have the product and the booklets .
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Doh!
Here's some photos of what it looked like before ,
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Sort of scary that it looked so good on the surface isn't it :o The only sign was bubbling / peeling paint in that outside corner. The paint hides the rot , as I've said before paint will cover a multitude of sins. :o
I should add that last year , at about this time, we did a "quick fix" on the corner post , the folks where heading down south for the winter , that's why the corner was dry when I tore it out this year , I had done what it would take to stop the leak , but this time we are fixing and replacing the rot.
This was another area the builders , wrongly , decided no flashing was needed >:(
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All to often caulking is mis-used as flashing , so I'll repeat, [highlight]CAULKING IS NOT FLASHING!![/highlight] It breaks down quickly letting in water , a small crack lets in enough water to promote rot and mold , and in a way once the water gets in the caulking and paint hide the rot.
QuoteCAULKING IS NOT FLASHING!!
Four words to live and build by.