A balcony is exposed to the elements at all times. This one had seen its days and was rotting on the edges. It’s is important for a deck like this to slope toward the edge 1/8″ – 1/4″ for water to flow off, which this balcony had going for it. Unfortunately, the water would sit on the wood edge until it dried and rot occurred over time. The homeowner decided to go with a modern 12×24 porcelain tile as well as some new irons rails.
We tore out the old wood decking and cleaned and swept up. We removed the old flashing on the edge that wasn’t doing its job of deflecting water from the siding. Then we installed Wonderboard fiber cement backerboard for the tile.
When it comes to updating a home, we understand the sensitivity of the situation being that we have worked in many customers homes over a decade. Our goal when renovating a home is to set realistic expectations for customers when it comes to planning, scheduling, and the actual construction process.
Home Resolution LLC is a Louisiana licensed and insured residential contractor that offers home renovation services in Baton Rouge & New Orleans Metropolitan areas as well as surrounding cities. We offer total start-to-finish, turn-key service as a general contractor for remodeling homes. Once committed to your project, we will handle the whole process of reaching the goal you have for your home while maintaining solid communication. Learn more about our process.
Schluter-Ditra is a uncoupling membrane product which helps to prevent water leaking onto the plywood subfloor and tile cracks. The seams are joined together with Schluter Kerdi-Band with thin-set in similar fashion that joint compound is applied under paper tape when drywalling.
As a general contractor, Home Resolution LLC accomplishes many home improvement projects. Consider our professional services if you may need balcony repairs or for any home repairs addressed that you’re experiencing.
