A balcony offers the perfect place to enjoy some sunshine and fresh air when you don’t want to leave your apartment or condo. Modern day balconies are built to withstand outside elements and last a long time, but unforeseen circumstances such as natural disasters can cause damage to your balcony. In cases like this, it’s important to have a structural engineer assess the state of your balcony to make sure it is safe for use. If the balcony is determined to be unsafe, a balcony restoration will likely be necessary.
Balcony restoration addresses any damages or instability caused by natural disasters, fires or other events that negatively impact your balcony. It can take a lot of force to cause damage to balconies made from concrete or metal, but that doesn’t mean your balcony is invincible if it’s made from these materials. Issues like separation between the balcony surface and its framing support is a major cause for concern as well as a safety hazard. Cracking or bending along any surface of the balcony should also be looked at by a professional.
Using a balcony that is damaged is a safety concern that cannot be ignored. If you have any doubt regarding the structural stability of your balcony, you should call one of our structural engineers here at Belanger Engineering. After a detailed assessment of the state of your balcony, we’ll use our years of experience and engineering knowledge to recommend the next steps for balcony restoration so you can safely enjoy your balcony again.