Roof repair on the balcony

If you are a resident of the last floor of a multi-storey building, and your apartment has a balcony, sooner or later you will need to repair the roof of the balcony. Nothing in this world lasts forever and over time, individual elements of the building also require appropriate attention, and often replacement. In particular, their roof, subject to temperature influences, chemical and physical effects, loses its properties over time. The balconies of apartment buildings also have their own roof, which is important not only for residents of the upper, but also for floors that are lower, since the inter-floor structures of high-rise buildings do not, as a rule, imply protection from leaks. How to properly implement the repair of the roof of the balcony is a question that arises before us. Doing roof repairs yourself is extremely dangerous, and probably wrong. Better to entrust it to specialists.

Real experts

Our company DVK-Stroy has the practice of repairing the roof of the balcony on the top floor using its many years of experience, the latest technologies and materials, and personnel who know their job. An important factor in the repair are the timing of its implementation. This factor in the case of repair of the roof of the balcony on the top floor is very important, since such repairs may involve direct contact with the owners of the balcony. Our team includes professionals who are engaged in logistics and are responsible for maintaining the repair schedule. Therefore, the customer should have no doubt that the repairs carried out by our company will be completed efficiently and on time. Specialists of DVK-Stroy can make a complete repair of the roof of the last floors with minimal time and money for all residents of your house.

Issue price

A request in a search engine for repairing a roof of a balcony will probably give you a long list of companies, but only our company will be one of the few that offers really timely and high-quality work at reasonable costs. And although the right to choose a company that will repair the roof of the balcony on the top floor certainly remains with the customer, it would be reasonable to choose the company DVK-Stroy, in the work of which you will find complete satisfaction for the quality, terms, and most importantly - the cost of the work that we we do for you.

When does the roof of the balcony of the last floor need repair?

The reason for the repair of the roof on the balcony are leaks.

Leaks spoil the appearance of the balcony and make things that are stored there unusable. Leaks on the balcony are a favorable environment for the growth of mold and fungi, which is very dangerous for health.

A balcony can leak for several reasons:

Wear of roofing material

Mechanical damage to the roof (pierced by an icicle),

The coating sheet was ripped off by a strong wind.

What is your visor above the balcony?

How we repair the roof depends on the type of visor. Visors over balconies and loggias vary in the material of which the roof frame is made.

On a metal frame

A metal frame made of aluminum is the best option for a balcony roof: it is fireproof and is not afraid of temperature changes. The metal frame is durable and reliable.

On a wooden frame

Such a frame is impractical because it is constructed from wooden beams. Beams are rotten and crack in severe frost. The wooden frame is fire hazard and must be replaced every few years.

The process of repairing a roof on a balcony depending on the frame

If the roof on your balcony is installed on a wooden frame, during the repair process, Windows-Alma employees remove the roof completely and replace the frame with a metal one. It is not profitable to repair the roof on a wooden frame, since the frame will still have to be changed in a few years. The tree does not tolerate frost and humidity, quickly becomes worthless. The metal frame is the most reliable, only it gives a guarantee that the roof will last a long time and will not leak again.

We lay roofing material only on a metal frame!

The metal frame is mounted on the wall with anchors. After replacing the frame according to the necessary technology, roofing material is laid, sealing is carried out. We give a guarantee that nothing will leak, and if the leak does happen, then our masters will come and fix everything for free. Only qualified and reliable repair teams work for us.

Materials for the balcony roof

Various materials are used to cover the roof of the balcony. Among them, the most common are the following:

Ruberoid - This is a rolled material obtained after impregnation of cardboard or fiberglass with oil bitumen. Several varieties of roofing material are available, which differ in characteristics and price. The state standard fixed the width of the roll (1000-1050 mm).

All types of roofing material have the same advantages: flexibility, water resistance, frost resistance, easy installation.

A significant drawback of the material is its low durability. Modified (improved) variants of roofing material do not have such a drawback.

Structurally, the material is similar to the roofing material known to all. It also has a cardboard base, but it is impregnated with a special composition of bitumen and mineral additives. Granite chips are used as a sprinkle.

Thanks to special technologies, the density of the material is five times higher than that of a conventional roofing material. In addition, Rubemast has higher ductility and a longer service life.

Unlike the classic roofing material, the basis of the material instead of cardboard is fiberglass. Thanks to this basis, glass isol does not rot, is not susceptible to cracking, does not lose flexibility in the cold and lasts up to 20 years.

The material looks and looks like rubber in appearance. It is made of fiberglass impregnated with bitumen and synthetic rubber. Sprinkling of rolls is carried out with mineral chips with various shades, which increases the attractiveness of the roof covering. Euroroofing material has been serving reliably for more than 30 years and has high moisture resistance and frost resistance.

Metal tile - This is a roofing material, which is lightweight, durable and resistant to changes in ambient temperature. Such tiles are made by cold stamping sheets of galvanized steel, copper or aluminum. To protect against harmful effects, the sheets are coated with a layer of polymers of various colors. The material is easily matched to the color of the facade of the house.
Decking - This is a rigid roofing material that is not afraid of loads and bumps, for example, from falling icicles. It is made from rectangular corrugated galvanized iron sheets. High material strength is achieved due to stiffening ribs.
Ondulin - This is a soft roofing material made of thick paper impregnated with a bitumen composition. The material is popular due to its easy installation and low cost. True, the material has many disadvantages:

low waterproofing
destruction by sunlight
fragility appears at low temperatures, and at high temperatures the material softens,
short service life.

Reasons for Roof Repair

There are signs indicating the need to repair the roof on the glazed balcony:

a puddle on the floor after the rain,
drops of water on the ceiling
damp on the walls,
foreign smell after precipitation.

Specialists highlight the reasons for which it is necessary to repair the roof.

Roof wear.

Any material with prolonged use loses its protective qualities. When the roof covering is worn more than 40%, its complete replacement is required. Durability is associated with roofing material.

The soft roof is covered with various options of roofing material, which are designed for different periods of operation.

Unfortunately, with prolonged use, the surface laid by any roofing material is covered with microcracks.

Cracks due to moisture and low temperature completely destroy the material.

Roofs made of metal and corrugated board are durable and resistant to weather conditions. The materials are designed to operate for 50 years. They are reliably protected from destruction. However, places of factory defects and poor-quality fastening are subject to corrosion. Over time, leaks occur in these places.
The roof, covered with odulin (euro slate), is protected up to 15 years. Over time, the destruction of the protective layer and changes in bitumen impregnation of odulin occur. It becomes brittle, and microcracks form on the sheets. Such a coating easily destroys even hail.

Mechanical damage.

Most often, the destruction of the integrity of the roofing carpet is due to improper operation. For example, clearing of snow or sloppy movement on the roof.

In addition, hail, strong wind, tree branches can damage the coating. Particularly careful care requires a roof that has been recently installed.

Low quality roofing materials.

Depending on operating conditions, the roofing materials have requirements that are enshrined in building codes. The quality of materials is evaluated by several indicators: density, water permeability, frost resistance, fire resistance, thermal conductivity, etc.

If low-quality materials are used during repair work, the roof will certainly leak.

Violations during installation.

The desire to complete installation or repair work faster is usually the cause of premature roofing. Such violations can be considered:

when overheated with a gas burner, the waterproofing qualities of the canvas decrease, so the roofing carpet quickly collapses,
sticking the roll materials onto a moist base leads to the formation of swelling and peeling,
the absence of sealing gum on the fastening elements of the sheets violates the tightness of the entire coating,
insufficient joint sealing occurs when, for the purpose of economy, only foam is used,
poor sealing of adjacency to the wall, since the tide is not installed.

Who should repair?

According to the results of a thorough inspection of the roof, a repair method is chosen. Particular attention is paid to the inspection of coatings and junctions to roof elements.

A leaking roof is repaired in many ways.

Emergency repairs - in places of leaks, they quickly eliminate roof damage.
Maintenance - in a planned manner, selective repair of sections on the roof is performed.
Overhaul - replace the entire coating and destroyed structural elements.

Depending on the repair method, choose a trusted company that will quickly and efficiently perform the work. It is advisable that repairs be carried out by specialists who have access to work at heights. As a rule, professionals do not violate the technology of repair work, so the roof is not threatened with leaking for a long time.

You can carry out repairs on your own. For this, first of all, experience in construction is needed.

Overhaul of a roof made of rolled materials

Experienced builders repair a flat roof with rolled materials in one day. Important components of a quality overhaul are:

repairs are carried out only in dry weather and plus temperature,
acquire quality material,
Do not glue a new layer on the old coating, which has become unusable. Such repairs will not last long,
for good sealing of the roofing carpet, roofing material of 20 cm is placed on the wall, and an additional ebb is installed at the junction.

Overhaul includes the following works:

Completely dismantle the old coating. If it cannot be rolled up, then it is cut down with an ax.
Assess the condition of the base for defects. If there are cracks and chips on the screed, then they are sealed with cement mortar. If there is a heat-insulating layer under the coating, and it has become unusable, then it is changed.
Bituminous mastic covers the surface on which the roofing material is laid. Mastic reliably protects from moisture and promotes good adhesion of the paintings.
The ruberoid is glued in two layers with an overlap of up to 15 cm. The seams of the paintings should not coincide. For reliable bonding, the sheets are heated with a gas burner.
All seams of laid canvases are coated with bitumen mastic.
At the final stage, aprons, ebbs are mounted.

Overhaul of the frame roof

Due to slopes, frame structures are less likely to need major repairs than flat roofs. As a rule, this is due to errors made during construction or due to aging.

Overhaul of the frame roof is divided into stages.

Inspection of the roof to identify the causes of the leak.

Primarily subject to inspection:

load-bearing structures and lathing. Due to leaks, they can rot and rust,
mounting points of frames. Structures are shaken by the wind, chips appear on the wall,
roofing. Very often leaks are detected at the joints, mounts, junctions, drains.

The choice of materials.

Experts recommend that you do not change the coating material that was laid on the roof before repair. This will reduce costs, since it will not be necessary to make changes to the supporting structures.

It is very important to choose the right sealant for repair work. According to its characteristics, it must comply with the conditions in which the balcony is located.

Roof bitumen sealant

The best option is a universal sealant, however, it is very expensive.

Stripping.

Work requires accuracy so as not to destroy the crate.

Before disassembling, remove the wind linings and other elements. Coatings are taken apart from top to bottom. Using a grinder speeds up dismantling.

Strengthening of supporting structures and lathing.

More reliable are constructions made of metal profiles.

Frame for a peak of a balcony

They are bolted or welded. Attachments are subject to corrosion in the first place, so they are impregnated with special mixtures.

Laying roofing.

The new coating should not only decorate the roof, but also increase its reliability. Experts recommend installing corrugated board on balcony roofs, which is protected from corrosion by a polymer layer.

Fasteners and joints protect against moisture. To do this, seal the installation foam from the inside of the balcony, and sealants from the outside.

Heat insulation and noise insulation.

To insulate the roof, a tile insulation is used, which is placed inside the lathing.

For isolation from noise use a special adhesive tape on a bitumen basis. It is suitable for stickers on the outside and inside of the roof.

The device ebb from the wall of the house to the roof of the balcony.

To protect the roofing from the ingress of water flowing down the wall of the house, an ebb is installed. Typically, for the frame roof, semicircular ebbs of galvanized steel or plastic are used, which drain water into the general drainage system of the balcony.

This design is tightly fixed with dowels to the wall of the house. Joints are treated with sealants.

In general, repairing the roof with modern materials will not only restore its condition, but will also improve the appearance of the balcony.If you use high-quality materials and do not violate the technology of work, then you can not worry for a long time because of leaks and other troubles associated with the roof.

Why can the roof of a balcony or loggia leak?

Depending on the degree of structural damage, the repair of the roof of the balcony can be performed independently or with the assistance of specialists. To make a choice and make an appropriate decision, you need to find out what caused the problem.

Prerequisites for leakage overlap are such factors:

The use of low-quality building materials or the use of floor slabs that do not comply with GOST. Panels can be lightweight or heavy concrete. In both cases, deformation occurs, leading to a violation of the integrity of the product.
Violation of installation technology. When arranging the balcony of the last floor, builders could poorly repair the joints and for some reason not put waterproofing material. Often there are errors in the laying of plates, when there are cracks and joints.
Climatic and weather conditions. In cold and humid climates, the destruction of materials occurs much faster. Moisture breaks the structure of concrete, and ice leads to a break in its internal bonds. The skate cracks after contact with heavy icicles falling from the cornice. Wind causes vibration, which causes cracks.
Own mistakes. Self-repair using a hammer drill is accompanied by a weakening of structures, the appearance of through holes and the appearance of an additional load on the protruding fragment.
Wear. Over time, metal fatigue appears, the sealant dries and cracks, and rubber seals break down. Dirt and moisture get into the formed holes, often grass and shrubs grow on the plates.

Signs of violation of the integrity of the roof are dirty streaks on the ceiling and walls, the appearance of mold, debris and an unpleasant musty smell. If such phenomena are detected, the source of their origin should be immediately determined and measures taken to eliminate the premises.

Who should repair the balcony roof?

When the roof flows on the balcony of the last floor, the residents of such apartments believe that this is their personal problem and they will have to solve it on their own. The solution to the problem depends on the cause of its occurrence.

If a damage occurred due to violation of construction technology. In this case, the management company must bear all the costs. All external structures belong to the category of public places, the repair of which should be carried out at the expense of the Housing Office or the fund of co-owners of the house.
If the repair of the roof of the balcony was conducted by tenants with disabilitiesresulting in damage to the structure. Here, all responsibility rests with the perpetrators of the incident. In addition, if flooding has affected the lower floors, then the bill may be invoiced to the owners of the upper living space.

If tenants have discovered a loggia leak, the following must be done:

find the source of moisture (if possible),
take measures to seal the premises to prevent flooding of the lower levels,
take pictures of the object from different angles,
invite the board of the house and draw up a malfunction report,
write a statement, attach photos to it and submit it together with the act to the management company (keep copies of documents with you),
wait for a response to the request.

When planning a repair on the top floor, at whose expense (the roof of the balcony) to make it, there may be several options. In case of minor damage, the restoration is carried out independently, after obtaining permission from the house management.

Do not risk your life for the sake of saving money. We recommend that you turn to professionals in the company "Plant of Balconies."

If the malfunction is associated with high-altitude work or a violation of the integrity of the plate, then you need to attract professionals.

Important! In the first case, the repair of the roof of the loggia of the last floor is carried out by specialists of the Housing Office. In the second case, an agreement is concluded with the construction team, which with the checks and receipts attached to it is submitted to the management office. Compensation of expenses is carried out in cash or on account of the rent.

Varieties of balcony roof construction

Concepts such as repairing the roof of a balcony, the cost of work, and the time they take are closely linked to the design. Regardless of the design of buildings, the number of floors distinguish between varieties of roofing over balconies:

Reinforced concrete slab. One type is a continuation of the panel, which is the ceiling. In such houses, the size of the external structure corresponds to the width of the room. Another type is the plate, which is welded to the wall. The joint is poured with concrete and covered with a roll of sealing material.
Frame construction. It consists of a frame and flat material packed on it. The frame is made of timber, steel or aluminum corner. The roof is made of a profile sheet, sheet metal, tile, slate or plastic. Fastening is done on screws, nails and welding.

In both cases, sealing materials are used. They are used for sealing holes, crevices and joints. When arranging the frame roof, an additional installation of insulation is carried out. Roll and tile materials are designed to protect the interior from noise, cold and condensate.

How to do repair of the roof of the balcony with your own hands: the main stages.

Even a well-made loggia overlap over time loses its integrity and integrity. Do-it-yourself restoration of the structure is carried out only if there is no need to climb the roof of the building.

Safety rules prescribe the performance of such work by specialists with a permit and a technical minimum.

What needs to be done to repair a concrete peak at the top level:

Branch unstable and affected mold fragments. Cleaning the surface of dirt and grease. Cutting protruding parts of fittings and fasteners.
Primer treatment. Filling sinks and crevices with putty or polymer sealant. Leveling the surface and re-applying the primer.
Sealing the roof of the balcony. Liquid, roll and foam materials are used. Foam and mastic are added to crevices and joints. After solidification, the excess is cut off. Insulator strips are laid on top of the plate. The joints are sealed, and the upper edges are wound on the wall. If the visor is a continuation of the roof, then the edges are tucked under the insulation layer and glued.

The frame structure is restored in the following sequence:

Diagnostics To find the damaged area, it is advisable to completely remove the inner lining and roofing.
If the frame is rotten, then defective parts are replaced or dismantled. In some cases, it is enough to tighten the screws and bolts.
Installing a new coating. After that, waterproofing the roof of the balcony inside and out. Used tar, mastic or polyurethane foam.

The final stage is the insulation and finishing of the structure.

Types, roofing materials used for repair

For the restoration of the visor of the loggia of the upper level, it is recommended to use a material that is resistant to moisture, wind load, ultraviolet radiation and temperature extremes.

To create a roof, you can use:

Wavy slate. Plates reliably protect the room from moisture and noise. They are mounted on a wooden frame using nails with rubber hats.
Galvanized sheet. A budget option that does not require effort. The metal can be given any shape. The disadvantage is the loud noise that the sheets make when it rains.
Ruberoid. Roll material, which is laid on a flat and dense base of chipboards, boards or plywood. Overlapping is done, joints are soldered or glued.
Roof tiles. It is made of fired clay and polymer plastic. Fragments are stacked on a wooden or metal frame.
Profiled sheet. Lightweight and practical material that provides reliable waterproofing. The panels are easy to install, they are resistant to corrosion and mechanical stress.

The choice of material is determined by the design of the building, its own financial capabilities and building skills.

Roof repair in five-story buildings

Depending on the project and the series, five-story buildings have different designs of top-level visors. The houses built in 50-80 years. last century, the upper peak is missing. The first tenants made a frame of timber or steel corner. On top of it was a steel sheet roof or wooden slabs. Roofing felt and roofing felt were fixed on the base.

Steel structure repair options:

The old roof is removed. This is done by unscrewing the fasteners or cutting the visor from the supports. Iron is cleaned of rust.
Create a crate. For this, a corner or profile pipe is used. Fixing runs is carried out on bolts, screws or welding.
Laying a new roofing. Regardless of the choice, the last row adjacent to the wall will have to be laid out from the outside, climbing to the roof of the house.

We repair a reinforced concrete peak:

We put the supports under the stove. From its joints we remove the earth and stone chips. We evaluate the condition of the reinforcement.
We weld additional pieces of iron to strengthen the steel frame. We process metal with corrosion protection.
We install the formwork. Kneading cement mortar with the addition of plasticizers. Pour the solution into the form, wait for its crystallization.
We process the visor by impregnation against moisture penetration.

The final step is to seal the slab. Acrylic paint, polyurethane foam, tar or ruberoid is applied to its surface. If the design of the building allows, a frame roof of slate or profiled sheet is installed on the slab. From the bottom, the plate is glued with polystyrene and decorated with plaster.

Features of repairing the balcony roof on the top floor

Repair of the roof of the balcony on the top floor is an event associated with the risk of working at height.

If the restoration is carried out in a house with a pitched roof, then the danger doubles. In addition, in order to get to the roof, you need to get permission from the house manager. It will be received only if the official is convinced that safety measures will be followed and the life of the employee is not in danger.

When repairing the roof of the balcony of the last floor, care must be taken not to damage the coating. Tools must be tied to strong parts to prevent falling.

The necessary tool for the device

Prices (repair of the roof of the balcony on the top floor) for the restoration are determined by the degree of wear and the material used.
For work it will be required:

level,
roulette,
Bulgarian,
hammer drill
hammer,
knife,
core
wood hacksaw
welding machine,
marker,
safety belt and cable
safety glasses and gloves.

This list can be expanded if it is planned to use rolled materials and bituminous mastics.

The company "Plant of Balconies" has established itself among the residents of the city. We advise you to follow the link and find out the price of roof repair.