Builder Specifications to a watertight hard surface balcony
Use 2" x 10" Joists with 16" Centers
For Web Trusts, Have Lumber Yard puts 1/8" of Fall per Linear Foot
Build 1/8" Fall Per Foot from Back Wall to Edge
Use 2" x 10" joists (minimum) and double header on 16" centers. Use Joist Hangers when needed.
Build 1/8" Fall Per Foot from Back Wall to Edge
For Web Trusts, Have Lumber Yard puts 1/8" of Fall per Linear Foot
Build 1/8" Fall Per Foot from Back Wall to Edge
Build balcony with 1/8" fall per foot.
For Web Trusts, Have Lumber Yard puts 1/8" of Fall per Linear Foot
For Web Trusts, Have Lumber Yard puts 1/8" of Fall per Linear Foot
For Web Trusts, Have Lumber Yard puts 1/8" of Fall per Linear Foot
Concrete tends to crack more on web trusts. Web trusts can be used but it is recommended that the Lumber Yard puts 1/8" of fall per linear foot.
Use 3/4" CDX Tongue & Groove Decking
Use 3/4" CDX Tongue & Groove Decking
For Web Trusts, Have Lumber Yard puts 1/8" of Fall per Linear Foot
It is best to use 3/4" CDX tongue & groove decking.
Recess Balcony 4" Below Decking
Use 3/4" CDX Tongue & Groove Decking
Recess Balcony 4" Below Decking
Recess balcony at least 4" below interior decking.
Extend Decking Over Headers
Use 3/4" CDX Tongue & Groove Decking
Recess Balcony 4" Below Decking
Extend decking out over headers & install fascia underneath decking.
Do Not Set Doors
Install Steel Post
Install Steel Post
Do not set doors until the balcony system is installed.
Install Steel Post
Install Steel Post
Install Steel Post
Install permanent steel post before we begin.
Provide Roof Cover
Install Steel Post
Seal Under Threshold when Setting doors
Provide roof cover whenever possible.
Seal Under Threshold when Setting doors
Seal Under Threshold when Setting doors
Seal Under Threshold when Setting doors
When you install doors, seal under the threshold and sides of doors.
Our Process
Waterproofing
Once the job is ready, we start by flashing the balcony and setting our seamless waterproofing system. The waterproofing ensures that water does not enter the house.
Pouring
Our concrete is mixed on site and is pumped up to the balcony.
Finishing
Once the concrete has cured, we trowel in joints to guide potential cracks and apply a finish.