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   Guest_ | May 19, 1999 08:42am | #1

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   Do a search using "EPDM" as your search word. There were quite a few threads back in late March regarding EPDM application techniques/glues, etc. Do the search, sift through the rubble and you may find a thread or two to start you on your way.

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   Guest_ | May 19, 1999 09:01am | #2

   *Florin, is the balcony forming the roof of the room below? If so, Shirley they do leak. Many of the Alpine style houses utilize a cantelevered balcony separate from the roofing system. Often, the older Shingle style houses will use a formed lead or copper welded seam pan with integral scuppers to facilitate drainage, and minimize leakage. Maintenance is the key with either system. I'd rather get a Architect or Engineer to design a system, rather than wing-it.

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   Guest_ | May 22, 1999 07:40am | #3

   *george ... i hate to ask ... did you choose your career because of your last name or your choice?

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   Guest_ | May 28, 1999 08:20am | #4

   *Andrew, I expected better of you. The Truth in Labeling Act compelled my compliance... an easy one for a barrister.

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   Guest_ | May 28, 1999 04:36pm | #5

   *FHB had an article about rubber membrane waterproofing of these decks in the recent past. JLC (www.jlconline.com) also had a feature on fiberglass decks in these applications.-Rob

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   Guest_ | May 29, 1999 01:09am | #6

   *We are building just such an animal. We will use a fully adhered reinforced EPDM membrane, with tile set in a full mortar bed above a drainboard and a protection board. The balcony slopes 1/4 in per foot and slopes to 2 scuppers which will tie into the gutters. One key is to lap the EPDM up the sidewalls a minimum of 6 in, and use uncured EPDM at the doors to seal the rough opening and the corners. The JLC had a gret article a few years back, and FHB January 1998 has another great article. We are getting ready to put the EPDM down next week.Larry

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   PJ_Hitchcock | Jun 04, 1999 04:10am | #7

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   I like the idea of the tile the Larry is using. I was just on a job that had a situaion like that and we used a floating deck over the rubber membrane. I wasn't very comfortable with the way it was going to withstand the test of time. Too questionable for me. I wouldn't want to have to make any repairs to the roofing myself!

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   florin | Jun 04, 1999 04:10am | #8

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   Is there info available on framing/waterproofing/finishing an exterior bedroom balcony which is over a study downstairs? Builder we're working with doesn't think there's a way to frame/waterproof to prevent leaking into the room below. Surely all those Swiss homes or our own shingle style houses aren't leaking?!