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# How to Waterproof a Balcony: FM S60 Assembly Guide

How to Waterproof a Balcony: FM S60 Assembly
Guide 
What This Guide Covers 
This is the complete FM ELEVATION installation sequence for balcony waterproofing. Nine steps from
substrate assessment through protection board and pre-topping final inspection. 
Assembly Components 
SP1 Primer (adhesion layer) 
S60 Sheet Membrane (primary waterproofing) 
Drainage Mat (separation and lateral drainage plane) 
Protection Board (membrane guard before topping) 
Who This Is For 
Contractors, project managers, and specifiers working on wood-framed or concrete balcony decks. This
guide assumes the system has been specified. For specification decisions (substrate type, assembly
selection, design loads), see: How to Specify Balcony Waterproofing. 
Skill Level 
Intermediate to advanced. Familiarity with sheet membrane installation required. 
Steps in This Guide 
1. Substrate Assessment and Pre-Installation Conditions 
2. SP1 Primer Application 
3. S60 Membrane Installation and Seam Sequencing 
4. Transitions, Penetrations, and Wall Terminations 
5. Scupper Sequencing and Membrane Integration 
6. Membrane Cure and Hold Point Before Next Layer 
7. Drainage Mat Installation 
8. Common Failure Points and Field Fixes 
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9. Protection Board and Pre-Topping Final Inspection 
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