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Waterproofing / Site problem guide

Balcony leak at door threshold

Interior floor wets during rain at a balcony door.

A practical decision sequence

Diagnose the cause, then verify the repair.

Use the site evidence to agree a project-specific method with the responsible engineer, concrete producer, manufacturer or specialist applicator.

01 / Symptom

What is happening?

Interior floor wets during rain at a balcony door.

02 / Inspect and test

Evidence to collect

Check balcony falls, door sill, track weeps, membrane upstand and façade interfaces.

03 / Likely mechanism

Why it can fail

Low threshold, blocked weeps or discontinuous membrane can route water indoors.

04 / Technical response

Choose the system

Coordinate drainage, sill flashing and waterproofing continuity at the doorway.

05 / Site execution

Control the application

Detail the threshold before installing frames and finishes; preserve door drainage paths.

06 / Acceptance

Verify the result

Use controlled spray testing and inspect inside while the assembly is exposed.

Avoid this shortcut

A new floor coating cannot correct a blocked or incorrectly flashed door track.

These guides are editorial starting points, not a project specification. Confirm the design, product data, substrate conditions and inspection plan for the actual site.
Technical references

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