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Standing water on new porcelain patio
Anonymous user 03/03/2024 - 3.42 PM
Hi, I’ve recently had a new patio built and on the first night there was standing water that didn’t really fall away in places for approx 8 hours. Is this right or does this need to be rectified?
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3 Answers
SB lawncare and garden services
Rating: 5 out of 5
The patio should be installed with a slight fall away from the house to avoid standing water
Answered26 April 2022
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A. Rose, Gardner
Rating: 5 out of 5
I'm afraid it sounds as though it needs to be rectified. Unlike with natural stone that may collect water in the rivened surface - even on the steepest of slopes - porcelain should be perfectly flat and smooth with a recommended gradient of 1:80 to direct water to suitable drainage; I can't forsee that it should ever hold any standing water.
Sorry to be the bearer of bad news.
All the best
Dan
Answered26 April 2022
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Elegant Living Spaces
Rating: 3 out of 5
Hi Rob,
Water should not puddle of a porcelain patio. If the patio does have a slight fall away from the house but still forming a puddle, put a level over where the puddle forms or a tight string line and you will notice that there may be a dip under.
Answered27 April 2022
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