{"id":14303,"date":"2014-07-11T13:00:38","date_gmt":"2014-07-11T11:00:38","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/mobserver.co.za\/?p=14303"},"modified":"2014-07-14T14:13:42","modified_gmt":"2014-07-14T12:13:42","slug":"waterproofing-tiled-balcony","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/develop.citizen.co.za\/middelburg-observer\/uncategorized\/2014\/07\/11\/waterproofing-tiled-balcony\/","title":{"rendered":"Waterproofing a tiled balcony"},"content":{"rendered":"

When not properly waterproofed a tiled balcony can lead to a multitude of problems, especially a balcony sited above other rooms in a property. Water run-off from balconies can cause extensive water damage to interiors and result in damp, peeling paint and other structural problems that can be expensive to fix.<\/span><\/p>\n

Where leaks or water damage has already started to occur, either due to lack of waterproofing or as a result of waterproofing failure, there are two courses of action to consider.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Before resorting to the second, more expensive option, you might want to try and resolve waterproofing issues by applying products onto the existing tiled area. Bear in mind, however, that this step assumes that the substrate or concrete base is in sound condition. Where obvious damage is visible to the substrate, such as cracks or erosion, applying products over the surface to resolve leaks will result in failure, since damage to substrate or concrete slabs must be repaired prior to waterproofing.<\/span><\/p>\n

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The second option is to remove the tiles in order to apply or re-apply waterproofing. A project of this nature is best left to a professional contractor and it is in your interests to obtain three quotations from local contractors and ask for references on previous jobs undertaken.<\/span>
\nSince every balcony is different in design, this article takes a general look at the topic of waterproofing a tiled balcony using a variety of products that are applied onto the existing tiled surface. <\/span>
\nAll waterproofing jobs, no matter what the design of a balcony, need to fully address water drainage points, as well as wall and floor joints. Inspect the balcony for signs of failure. Common signs to look out for are:<\/span><\/p>\n

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