The Deck Professor

Lessons / Water and durability

Spot it

Ground that slopes away

Shape the ground so water leaves the house
Water runs this wayGround
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Ground under the deck sloping toward the foundation.

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The rule this lesson teaches

The ground under the deck slopes away from the house and stays clear of leaves and soil build up.

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