Durable Solutions for Decks and Balconies is a new report that outlines three fundamental design principles to improve the moisture performance of wood-framed balconies and decks.
Home Innovation Research Labs, an independent subsidiary of the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) and the USDA Forest Service Forest Products Laboratory, wrote and researched the report.
Dedicated to issues related to the home building industry, Home Innovation Research Labs provides building science research and is an accredited third-party certification agency. The report includes a code overview using full-sized mock-ups to demonstrate best practices.
Decks and balconies can be vulnerable to moisture infiltration and structural failure. Durable Solutions for Balconies and Decks explores three essential design principles to prevent premature rot, including 2% sloping, flashing and drainage, and ventilation and drying. The extensive report gives in-depth information about numerous topics. Download the report for the latest research about waterproof membranes, water-restrictive barriers, wall jamb flashing, and more. The illustrated document includes a continuous maintenance checklist and information on the do’s and don’ts of a cantilevered balcony and deck framing.
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The guide includes over 80 images, photos, and diagrams demonstrating how to install a waterproofing membrane, water-resistive barrier (WRB), wall jamb and pan flashing, drainage mat, drip edge, and wood or composite masonry walking surface.