Many homeowners like the romantic idea of a second story balcony but for such a feature to be successful it must be installed correctly.
Balcony on 2nd floor does it get wet.
Is it possible that they get to the second floor of the building.
To prevent water damage to the framing he emphasizes careful flashing at the beam wall intersection and if the framing is enclosed he makes sure that the assembly is well ventilated.
Subflooring is a structural layer and should not be confused with underlayment or cement board or tile backer which create a layer between.
Check your entire ceiling not just the surrounding area of.
During the summer the sun s hot uv rays are beating down on your balcony floor all day.
A second floor balcony may pose some more hidden dangers.
Again many people think that standing water is due to it coming through the floor and while it might have you must also check the ceiling.
Travertine is a real stone and makes a beautiful porch floor.
Burger says using the wider beams along with 4x8 pt joists 16 inches on center and sistered to the interior floor system allows for an 8 foot wide balcony.
The child suffered injuries.
The floor below is a travertine paver sand set floor.
I swear i keep seeing a little mouse run under my couch but i live on the second story of an apartment building and my boyfriend tells me mice wouldn t be on the second story.
To avoid this leaking problem you must install an under deck system.
In this energy smart details article martin holladay describes how to avoid common problems when installing a second floor balcony.
Systems are available in a variety of materials so that you can match it to your deck and home s style.
Concrete stain is great choice to dress up existing concrete floor.
So first look for any signs on the ceiling for water damage.
In basements and in homes with slab on grade foundations the subfloor may simply be a concrete slab.
This is a very pretty old world looking floor.
There are special considerations to keep in mind when selecting a balcony flooring.
I guess a useless cat if i have mice haha i don t want to use anything that the.
On wood frame floors the subflooring provides a continuous structural surface over the floor joists.
The floor below is a stained concrete floor with scored lines.
This could be in the form of a wet spot a stain or perhaps even the leak itself.
And of so what s a good way to get rid of a mouse if i have a cat.
A second story deck that is made of wood flooring includes gaps between planks and around the perimeter of the deck.
Storing heavy items on the balcony for instance might pose a risk to passersby if strong winds knock an item onto the ground below.
First balcony flooring must be durable enough to withstand harsh outdoor conditions.
Water seeps through these gaps onto the level below.
