Balcony structures present a significant design and restoration challenge because of the logistical difficulties associated with completing both an investigation as well as a cost-effective restoration design. Typically, chloride induced corrosion of the reinforcing steel is not a problem. Rather, it's carbonation and poor precipitation management inducing deterioration to both the balcony and support walls.

Common Causes of Deterioration
The most significant component of any balcony restoration is determining the cause(s) of the duress. In the absence of determining the cause(s) of deterioration, implementation of cost-effective restoration strategies is not possible. Thus, it is important to correct the cause of the problem and not simply manage the symptoms of the problem, which is often water penetration and spalling concrete.

Our firm has completed extensive balcony investigations and restoration of balconies incorporating all types of structural systems; including wood, concrete, and structure steel.