Why should the porch be 6 inches below the door to the house?
Why should the porch be 6 inches below the door to the house?
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Where the deck, porch or balcony floor is flush with the door threshold, water and snow are likely to get into the house around the bottom of the door. In some cases, the door is also water damaged over time. This problem is common on decks.
A 6-inch step up into the house will help prevent water entry. A smaller step may be acceptable in areas where snow is not likely to accumulate on the deck or porch floor.
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