Defect Category
Balconies & Podiums
Technical guidance covering balcony and podium waterproofing, tile adhesion, concrete deterioration, screed failure and balustrade corrosion in Class 2 residential buildings.
Balcony Leaks
Water ingress through balcony waterproofing, junctions and drainage causing damage to the structure below.
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Tile Delamination
Loss of adhesion of tiles from balcony and podium substrates causing tiles to lift, hollow and detach.
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Concrete Deterioration
Spalling, cracking and reinforcement corrosion in balcony and podium concrete from moisture and carbonation.
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Failed Screeds
Cracking, delamination and drainage failure in balcony and podium bedding and topping screeds.
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Rusted Balustrades
Corrosion of balustrade posts, fixings and core fills causing structural and aesthetic failure at balcony edges.
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