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Housing - New Build: 1st Floor Balcony Flooring Suggestions

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    • CommentAuthorPugliese
    • CommentTimeJul 26th 2012
     
    I am looking for the best type of/alternative floor covering for a 1st floor balcony. It is South West facing and covered by an extended gable end roof - see picture.

    Architects have suggested a GRP watertight covering leaving us to either deck or tile. I think decking is too high maintenance in an exposed position and tiles will not suit the New England design.

    The house we are currently renting has an uncovered southerly facing balcony overlooking the sea, which appears to be made of zinc and having been in situ for 12 years has weatherd very well indeed, but suspect this will be a very costly solution.

    Are there any other smart solutions out there that I have not been able to find via Mr Google?
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    • CommentAuthortony
    • CommentTimeJul 26th 2012
     
    Beware of wind uplift of the roof above it if you are exposed.

    Asphalt would be my choice with promenade tiles.

    You are making life difficult for yourselves wrt thermal bridging, insulation and water ingress, can't you do away with the balcony?
    • CommentAuthorowlman
    • CommentTimeJul 26th 2012 edited
     
    Try Schlüter BARA or BARIN balcony systems.
    I'm currently looking at a Firestone sheet rubber product designed for roofing. Apparently it's very tough and about 3mm thick. It may be a good watertight preperatory surface for something else.


    Mike
    • CommentAuthorPugliese
    • CommentTimeJul 26th 2012
     
    Posted By: tonyBeware of wind uplift of the roof above it if you are exposed.

    Asphalt would be my choice with promenade tiles.

    You are making life difficult for yourselves wrt thermal bridging, insulation and water ingress, can't you do away with the balcony?


    I appreciate the observations Tony.

    We do have some protection, but I remember what happened to a house featured on Grand designs up in Scotland that had a much larger exposed gable end roof - they lost it - so the engineering detail will be robust. Doing away with it, rather defeats the purpose of the design, and sure it makes it more difficult to build but a price I consider worth paying for the design (and the view).

    Going back to balcony finishes, has anyone experience with this http://polyroof.co.uk/applications/balconies-and-walkways/
    • CommentAuthorJonti
    • CommentTimeJul 26th 2012
     
    Pugliese,

    I would advise some sort of long term solution to the water/weather proofing of the balcony. On top of this lay a floating floor arrangement leaving a slight air gap below. What ever material you choose it will have to be replaced now and again been exposed to the elements 24/7.

    Tony,

    can't agree with any of your last comment. If designed properly there are no more thermal bridging issues when compared to other entry points to a house. It is an issue that has been successfully dealt with in many other countries. Could this be a case of not knowing enough about balcony construction and so dismissing it? Surely not:wink::bigsmile:

    Jonti
    • CommentAuthorRobinB
    • CommentTimeJul 26th 2012
     
    Agree with Jonti - seperate the waterproofing and the floor -
    I'd go with decking as the floating floor - easy to replace if needed and if it's a windy exposed area it might last a big longer than in the perma-damp of many garden decks.
    • CommentAuthorPugliese
    • CommentTimeJul 26th 2012
     
    Thanks guys, I am coming round to a decking solution, as i have upped the spec on the French door threshold, so decking would be an easy way to bring the level up, so there was not too much of a step down when entering the balcony
    • CommentAuthordjh
    • CommentTimeJul 26th 2012
     
    I'm curious what needs to be different in the roof construction when a balcony is to be built on top of it? I'm thinking mainly of extra costs, but construction details would also be interesting.
    • CommentAuthorPugliese
    • CommentTimeJul 26th 2012
     
    Posted By: djhI'm curious what needs to be different in the roof construction when a balcony is to be built on top of it? I'm thinking mainly of extra costs, but construction details would also be interesting.


    Engineering drawings due any day now. It is complicated by the fact that if you look at the drawings you will see there is an overhang.

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