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What should the slope be on solid surface (tiled) balcony be? The homeowner is concerned because he believes the patio slopes too much. He's had no luck getting the builder to change anything (it was be a very expensive undertaking at this point). In the attached photo, you can see the balcony from a distance. I measured it and it has a slope away from the house of 1.25 to 1.5" over a 4 foot span. That equates to a maximum of .375" per foot. Is there any code that addresses this?
“The things that will destroy America are peace at any price, prosperity at any cost, safety first instead of duty first, the love of soft living, and the get-rich-quick theory of life.” Theodore Roosevelt Joe Funderburk, CMI Alpha & Omega Home Inspections, LLC Inspecting Upstate SC & Charlotte Metro, NC NACHI ID: NACHI05120170 www.aohomeinspection.com Last edited by jfunderburk; 3/5/09 at 9:15 PM.. |
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There's information here but the only potential issue for an excessive patio slope might be when a handicap access is needed.
Vince Santos
StepByStep Home Services LC (734) 748-9584 Providing Home Inspection Services to Southeast Michigan ITA Trained and Certified |
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Please Note:
Richard A. Hetzel is a non-member guest and is in no way affiliated with InterNACHI or its members.
An eight of an inch per foot would be normal if the balcony floor is concrete. If it's anything else, who knows? Hey if that were my house, I'd want it to be 45 degrees to make it easier for me to commit suicide. It is YOU-GLEE.
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