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    May 23, 2012, 10:22 PM
    House leaks when it rains
    I have a 3 storey house with balconies on 2nd and 3rd floors . Every time we have heavy or constant rain it comes though into ground floor ceiling. What could be the problem. Thank you John.
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    May 25, 2012, 08:43 AM
    Improper drainage is allowing rain water to accumulate. You will need to slope ground away from building, make sure gutters are clean and possibly install some French drains.
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    May 25, 2012, 09:32 AM
    Is the "ceiling" at ground level, or is this just the first floor.

    What is around the area, are the decks near the leaks. Windows ?

    More info, even photos of area leaking and the area outside could help.
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