Having looked at a simple balcony of sheet flow and traffic topping in Part 1, let’s look at a balcony which uses a center drain. The immediate difference is that the geometry of the balcony is constrained by several factors. Most traffic topping manufacturers recommend a minimum slope of 1% to achieve positive drainage on …
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BEST PRACTICES FOR BALCONY CONSTRUCTION- PART 1
Balconies are one of the most problematic ,elements of construction, and one of the leading causes of defect litigation and complaints. In this post I will discuss and illustrate best practices for the construction of balconies, with focus on the most common types used in multifamily wood construction. Traditional balcony design had the outside surface …