I was always taught only slope a deck if it is going to have an impervious surface applied to it. Otherwise, all decks (with planks) shall be level.
I am replacing water damaged and rotten rimboard on a home and the home owner has a deck attached at the back with about 2" over 12' slope (away from the house). I asked him what was up and he said he built the deck and the book he used said all decks should have some slope. I told him my understanding of decks - but it sometimes is hard to argue with a book.
I say this is bad intel from this book. Am I loco or should I stand my ground and keep on building level decks? What say the deck masters?
I am replacing water damaged and rotten rimboard on a home and the home owner has a deck attached at the back with about 2" over 12' slope (away from the house). I asked him what was up and he said he built the deck and the book he used said all decks should have some slope. I told him my understanding of decks - but it sometimes is hard to argue with a book.
I say this is bad intel from this book. Am I loco or should I stand my ground and keep on building level decks? What say the deck masters?