Balcony Repair and Leak Detection

If your balcony has solid balustrades, then it’s important that there are outlets for the water to drain. If water is pooling, clear the outlets and overflows of debris, dirt, and leaves. If there is still an issue, then repair is going to be needed.

When your hotel offers breathtaking views of the area, you can’t afford for issues with your balconies to keep guests trapped inside. Let’s talk about how we can help you ensure your balconies are always ready for use.

When it comes to balcony repair, loose and rusted railings will need to be repaired or replaced, depending on how severe the damage is. If replacement is needed, the railing posts will need to be removed from the concrete and the defective concrete surrounding them cut away as well.

The height of the guardrail on your balcony will depend on whether it is a commercial or residential structure and the local building codes. If you are interested in cable or wire rope guardrails, their spacing must be such that a four-inch sphere cannot pass between the wires.

We recognize that having an outdoor space to call their own can be critically important to many people who live in apartment complexes. If you’ve been having issues with your tenant balconies lately, it may be time to give us a call.

Making repairs to your balcony at your condominium is something that we can do, but we recommend checking with the association before you make a final decision. If the repairs are approved, let us know all of the requirements and the paperwork they need, and we will work with all parties to makes sure the repair work is in compliance.

It’s always a good idea to keep an eye out for any warning signs indicating rotting around your balcony. For instance, it’s recommended that you periodically check bolts and flashings for signs of rust, which might appear as a blackish staining around the bolt hole.

If you have a commercial building that houses a restaurant (or more than one), repairing and upgrading balconies is a great way to improve and increase seating areas without increasing the square footage, making it more economically attractive to potential clients.

What is the difference between a deck and a balcony? Generally, balconies are always on floors above street level, while decks can be at it or above. Balcony repair requires special attention to all three main sections the guardrail, decking (floor), and the supports and attachment zones.

If you have a balcony that covers your deck, you need to make repairs to it when it starts to leak. Not only will it keep everything below it dry, it will prevent rain or melting snow from attacking the decking materials.

In balcony repair, aluminum cladding is sometimes installed on balcony curbs to provide added protection. However, this is not a good alternative to repair, as at best the aluminum will only temporarily block the water.

So why are cracks a problem with balconies? This is because cracks allow water to penetrate the concrete, damaging both it and the reinforcing steel beneath. Freeze and thaw cycles will only make this situation worse, causing more damage in the long run.

It’s important to remember that your vacation home should be a place where you can go to get away from the stresses of your everyday life. If every trip to the vacation home means working on one repair project or another, you may want to call us in to handle the balcony work so that you can relax.