{"id":55,"date":"2021-03-25T06:57:49","date_gmt":"2021-03-25T06:57:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/stopwaterleaking.com\/?p=55"},"modified":"2022-08-14T03:51:30","modified_gmt":"2022-08-13T22:21:30","slug":"how-to-waterproofing-the-balcony","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/stopwaterleaking.com\/how-to-waterproofing-the-balcony\/","title":{"rendered":"[7 Steps] – How to Waterproof the Balcony?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Waterproofing the balcony is an essential thing to protect the enthusiasm of the building. We can use concrete or wood for construction. Normally balcony is in an open area. Hence it can get wet with rain and heat with sunlight. Due to this, its material can be cracked. During the rainwater <\/strong>can leak inside easily. So let’s see, how to waterproof the balcony<\/strong> within 07 steps.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Waterproofing a balcony can be done with liquid waterproofing membranes as well as sheet waterproofing membranes. This guide helps<\/strong> you to protect the balcony with water and guides you to protect it with waterproofing methods. There are methods, and many products are in the market, But you should select the best materials for your balcony.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Step 01: Provide a Cover to The Balcony<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n
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When you plan your house, you should pay attention to provide cover or roof to the top of the balcony. Then water will not directly flow on the floor. And if you own constructed home balcony, try to build it without damaging the enthusiastic view of the building. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you have a slab, you can waterproof the slab using this guide<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Step 02: Provide Water Removing Pipes<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

If your balcony is not with the water exit pipe, you should provide it. Else the balcony area will be flooded when it is raining. Due to this, damping can happen. If you already use the pipe and damping is happened to use a more diameter one. As much as possible, try to remove the water before penetrating the floor.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Step 03: Select Waterproofing Method<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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If you have done all the above 2 steps and also still water is leaking, you need to waterproof the balcony. There are many methods and types as well as there are more products in the market. So choose the best product and follow the method statement in the product.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

When you select the waterproofing method, you should know about the waterproofing warranty<\/a><\/strong> also. If you hire someone, this will help you when there are any waterproofing failures.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

According to the wood or concrete, you have to choose the different methods.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

For Concrete Balconies<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n