Recent News from Formulated Materials
Practical points to cover before temperatures drop
A balcony waterproofing warranty ranges from a material-defect promise to a full system warranty. What it covers and what voids it matters more than the term.
A 325-unit luxury build in Irving was running behind on weather. The installer pitched a sequence the GC had never run. Six weeks of schedule came back.
Gypsum underlayment is not fireproof, but it is non-combustible and fire-resistant, and part of fire-rated floor-ceiling assemblies.
Railing leaks on multifamily balconies are stopped at one of three stages in a project's life. The stage you're in decides the right approach.
Gypsum before drywall used to be standard. Soft sound mats killed it. Treadstone Elite brings it back and large projects are saving 6 weeks per build.
Railing penetrations can turn a waterproof deck into a leak. Learn common failure points and how to plan attachment and sequencing to prevent callbacks.
Deck-mount vs face-mount railings change penetration risk on waterproofed balconies. Compare options and learn what to plan before waterproofing is done.
When waterproofing balconies before installing concrete, shingle lapping is particularly effective.
