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jeff47

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2. Assuming they were properly built and maintained (such as regular painting)

Reply to steve2470 (Original post)

Wed Apr 6, 2016, 10:05 AM

Apr 2016

and nothing like termites have weakened the balconies, then the structure that holds up the balcony should be good for the life of the building.

If they were not painted regularly, or got weakened by termites/carpenter ants, or were not originally built well, then they may need replacement.

The decking surface (what you walk on) is going to need occasional repairs or replacement. How frequent depends on what it is made of, how it is finished and your climate.

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question about balcony replacements [View all] steve2470 Apr 2016 OP

It sounds like your balconies are cantilevered. rusty quoin Apr 2016 #1

thank you! :) nt steve2470 Apr 2016 #4

Assuming they were properly built and maintained (such as regular painting) jeff47 Apr 2016 #2

I'm in Florida, so I'm assuming the heat and humidity erode most building materials ? steve2470 Apr 2016 #3