Browse Forums Building A New House 1 Apr 11, 2016 3:39 pm Anyone building a house with front balcony over the garage? Is it allowed in New South Wales or just not all builders do it for water leaking issue? If proper waterproofing is done should it be a huge concern still? [i][i][i]Building Ambassador 41 Wisdom Homes[/i][/i][/i] Re: Balcony over the garage 2Apr 11, 2016 4:39 pm I think there may be waterproofing issues building a balcony over an enclosed section of the lower storey. I could be wrong but I feel like I remember having that conversation with a builder M Y C U S T O M C O R A L B R O N T E 43 ...............Kitchen! 16 Nov 2016 https://forum.homeone.com.au/viewtopic.php?f=31&t=79581 Re: Balcony over the garage 3Apr 11, 2016 11:57 pm We are. Our balcony sits over the garage with eaves from the edge of the balcony over the front of the garage. Guessing that resolves any water issues.... maybe?? Re: Balcony over the garage 4Apr 12, 2016 12:15 pm You can build a balcony over a garage or even living space, but it does complicate the waterproofing, and increases the risk of greater damage if there is leakage. So expect greater costs, and you want to have good trust in your builder doing the job right. If there's roof cover over the balcony and eaves overhang it would reduce the risk a bit, but you can still get wind-driven rain I think there are also aesthetic reasons why builders tend not to have designs with balconies above built-in areas. Re: Balcony over the garage 5Apr 12, 2016 12:45 pm The other issue is structural. A double garage will mean large unsupported spans and large pre-cambered steel beams will be required. In addition a balcony is designed for a live load of 4kPa whereas a room inside a house is designed for a live load of 2.5kPa (I think) First time building 2 storey home in NSW. Below Current plan have separate balcony. But thinking to do a multipurpose lounge with balcony (kind of sunroom) in first floor… 0 4780 Well you won't get cooked by the afternoon sun when sitting out on the balcony on a summers afternoon but you won't have much to look at besides the neighbours… 4 3753 Dear all, Requesting your help in relation to a CDC code. We are building a new home in NSW on a corner lot (500m2, 15m wide) following Greenfield CDC code. Our design… 0 4783 |