Balcony Drainage Details: Ensuring Effective Water Removal

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Balconies sit at the edge of a building envelope, a small outdoor stage where weather performance meets daily use. When drainage is overlooked, water can linger on the deck, migrate into parapets, or infiltrate railing pockets and stair lands