Non-wood Structural Support Cantilevered balcony
Non-wood Structural Support Cantilevered balcony
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Looking for materials suggestions for a cantilever balcony with dimensions: 42 inches deep by 10 feet long. Construction is in a very wet area, with very high humidity. Wood is not an option.






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RE: Non-wood Structural Support Cantilevered balcony
RE: Non-wood Structural Support Cantilevered balcony
1. Balcony will be cantilevered out from laminated floor joists set on 16 inch centers
2. Weight bearing walls are constructed of 2X6 Douglas fir
3. Outside walls are brick
4. Average rain fall in the area is 36+ inches per year
5. Humidity is usually high. (Moss grows on asphalt shingles)
6. The actual decking material for the balcony will probably be Trex
Looking for structural material to tie into the floor joists. Due to the strong likelihood of wood rot and then water leakage into the interior walls with subsequent replacement, wood was not considered. We would consider microlam if it stands up to high moisture exposure. We have heard of structural fiberglass, but haven't been able to aquire sufficient information about it. We have also heard of rolled steel painted with high zink paint to reduce rust. I'm open to comments, suggestions, manifacturers, etc.
RE: Non-wood Structural Support Cantilevered balcony