| NR | Waterproof Coating Type: Slip Sheet | Slip sheet coatings should be resealed every 2-3 years for maximum longevity. | |
| NR | Known Leaks: No | | |
| 3 | Condition | Needs to be resealed ASAP. | |
| NR | Direction Deck Faces: Southeast | Decks facing south and west typically need more maintenance than those facing north or east. Decks facing north or east may take longer to dry after rain occurs. | |
| 3 | Roof Coverage: 26-50% | Decks covered with a roof or trellis usually need less maintenance than those exposed to full sun. | |
| NR | Substrate: Plywood/OSB | Substrate can only be evaluated when visible. While we do check for soft or damaged areas, we cannot be responsible for hidden damages. | |
| 4 | Drains/Scuppers: Yes, scuppers are installed | Scupper outlet blocked by flashing material. Completely Obstructed from leaves or debris, needs to be cleaned out. |  |
| 3 | Slope: Surface Sloped | Ponding water should evaporate or drain off within 24 hours after cessation of rain for Mer-Kote coatings. | |
| 4 | Ponding Water: Ponding water present at time of inspection. | Ponding water noted at outside edge, it appears the drip flashing/fascia is higher than the level of the deck. This condition should be corrected as problems may develop over time. |  |
| 4 | Contiguous Building Materials: Contiguous building materials have obvious problems such as cracks, splits, checks in the siding or stucco. A person knowledgeable in building construction should evaluate the building at this deck for possible necessary repairs. | Contiguous building materials must be kept in a weatherproof condition as leaks can result that can damage the deck, it's framing or the substrate. |  |
| 3 | Railings: Penetrate Coating | Railing bases need to be caulked yearly and kept painted, free from rust. |  |
| 4 | Door Threshold: Sliding door, threshold on deck surface. | Threshold is not raised off surface.Weep hole blocked by decking material will not allow water to escape as it was designed. |  |
| 4 | Weep Screed/Sliding Clearance: Weep screed is in contact with or has limited clearance from deck surface. | Weep screed or wood siding should be a minimum of 1 1/2" above the deck surface. |  |
| NR | Stair Nosing: Not applicable, no stairs access this deck.. | | |
| 4 | Flashing: Visible flashing at wall to deck has openings or is otherwise compromised.Further evaluation is advised. | Most leaks on decks occur at the flashing terminations. Properly lapped and sealed flashing, is essential to a waterproof deck working properly. |  |
| 3 | Potted Plants on Deck: Yes, potted plants are present on deck and some or all are in direct contact with deck surface. | Resident needs to raise pots off surface via "pot feet" to allow water to dry off. | |
| 4 | Grill/BBQ on Deck: Yes, a charcoal or gas grill is on the deck. | Grease or hot coals has damaged the deck surface or contiguous building surfaces. A pan needs to be placed under grill to protect surface from grease and hot coals. |  |
| NR | Indoor/Outdoor Carpet:No carpet is present at time of inspection. | | |
| 4 | Rubber Mat on Deck: Yes a mat that can trap water underneath it is present. | Rubber and other water trapping mat can damage deck coatings. Remove and replace with a mat that won't trap water underneath it. |  |
| 2 | Tables/Chairs: Yes, tables/chairs are on the deck. Chair tips are installed on legs. | | |
