Balconies

Balcony frames are inspected for any inadequacies such as rotting wood. We also look for a proper railing systems and insure a deck frame is properly attached to the ledger board with “Lag” or “Timber Lock” fasteners. For cantilevered balconies, we inspect for rot at areas where joists penetrate the structure.  Balconies are prone to rotted wood and if not installed properly with joist hangers and proper dimension framing material, serious injury can occur if there is a collapse.  We also make observations about support posts to make sure they are positioned properly and are set on a proper footing, not surrounded by dirt or vegetation that can prematurely rot the posts.