Astek Balcony Preservation System

System Description

The Astek Balcony Preservation System completely encapsulates the balcony slab with a flexible membrane which can be tinted to suit the building aesthetics. A sloped acrylic mortar topping is applied to the upper surface of the slab in order to provide abrasion resistance and proper drainage. The system is derived from Astek's proven tank and aquarium lining system which has been in service world wide for 25 years in balcony applications such as:

Ontario Housing in Burlington

Mulhadden Residence in Florida

Midland Retirement Home)

Hotel de Coronado in California

Avoca Gardens in Toronto

98 Elmer Ave. in Toronto

Vestil Fellet in Norway

Varebroparken in Denmark

Golfparken in Denmark

Strandparken in Denmark

Skelagergaard in Denmark

Bayside Apartments in New York

Brondboyster Torv in Denmark

Cimbria Apartments in Denmark

Femmollerves in Denmark

Grondals Parken in Denmark

and many, many more.

The system consists of two components

1. An acrylic modified cementitious mortar (TAPECRETE) which provides both the smooth substrate and the protective cover for the second component:

2. An acrylic liquid applied elastomeric coating (ELASTRA ER100) which applies like paint but cures to a flexible membrane.

Combining these components creates a durable waterproofing system with the following advantages

It is a seamless, BREATHING system which covers the top, sides and underside of the balcony slab.

The system is impervious to UV degradation.

The system provides protection from salt spray and reduces damage from carbonation.

It is easily patched and maintained.

The Astek Balcony Preservation System has an expected service life of over 15 years.