DALLAS, DALLAS COUNTY, TX: BALCONY WATERPROOFING

After building a new covered balcony for a client in Dallas, TX we set about to waterproof it.  First we taped all of the substrate decking seams, thresholds etc.  Then we installed drain scuppers to transport water from the inside of the balcony to the outside during heavy rain storms.  After that we installed angled cant strip insulation around the perimeter of the balcony & applied highly adhesive flashing tape over the perimeter cant strip and up the wall.  We then installed the EIFS wall styrofoam on the four perimeter walls & prepared to apply the base coating.  We applied the self-leveling base coat in stages – 5 gallons per coat.  Upon completion of the application of the 4^th balcony base coat application we applied another 2 coats of slope base coating.  After all of the applications cured we applied the first coat of finish.  As the first finish coat started to set up and become tacky we scatter-applied silica sand over the balcony surface and back rolled it into place with yet another coat of finish.  The silica sand will provide a surface with safety traction when wet.  The final color of the finished balcony is dark gray.  Now we have a completely waterproof balcony with a beautiful finished surface with safety traction.

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DALLAS, DALLAS COUNTY, TEXAS: Balcony Waterproofing

After building a new covered balcony for a client in Dallas, TX we set about to waterproof it.  First we taped all of the substrate decking seams, thresholds etc.  Then we installed drain scuppers to transport water from the inside of the balcony to the outside during heavy rain storms.  After that we installed angled cant strip insulation around the perimeter of the balcony & applied highly adhesive flashing tape over the perimeter cant strip and up the wall.  We then installed the EIFS wall styrofoam on the four perimeter walls & prepared to apply the base coating.  We applied the self-leveling base coat in stages – 5 gallons per coat.  Upon completion of the application of the 4^th balcony base coat application we applied another 2 coats of slope base coating.  After all of the applications cured we applied the first coat of finish.  As the first finish coat started to set up and become tacky we scatter-applied silica sand over the balcony surface and back rolled it into place with yet another coat of finish.  The silica sand will provide a surface with safety traction when wet.  The final color of the finished balcony is dark gray.  Now we have a completely waterproof balcony with a beautiful finished surface with safety traction. 

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FRISCO, COLLIN COUNTY, TEXAS: Garage and carport addition with loft expansion

At this recent project we removed the roof & framing above the entire existing house structure.  We built a garage & carport addition onto the rear of the existing structure.  We then framed the entire new continuous roof structure and installed a new roof system.  We added functional dormers to the attic and decked the floor.  We added 3,200 usable square feet to the structure through our attic construction.  The carport & garage area provides 1,800 square feet of secure storage space for our client.  We cleaned all of the resulting demolition debris and hauled it from the site.  Our client had an insurance claim attached to the fence & the roof due to wind/hail damage.  We were able to assist our client in the processing of their insurance claim.  To finish the project we installed James Hardie lap siding, fascia & continuously vented soffit.  The client was very pleased that we were able to maximize his structure to the point that an office and 3 bedrooms can be added.

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