Balcony Makeover Project - Tualatin Private Home: Portland, OR.

This balcony makeover project used porcelain pavers and Buzon pedestals.

Balcony Makeover Project Overview:

This porcelain pavers balcony makeover project was challenged with improving the design aesthetic of the balcony while reducing the maintenance burden. By using porcelain pavers both objectives were achieved.

The HDG Pietra Kaia Blue porcelain paver with a cleft finish and high color, V4, variation perfectly matched the bluestone used in the home’s approach. Porcelain pavers offer many technical advantages over natural stone or other decking materials while having low maintenance requirements.

Rule of Thumb: 10% Overage: When determining paver quantity for a decking project a prudent purchase includes 10% overage. This is usually sufficient for cutting waste, breakage, and attic stock. Having attic stock can help you avoid loss of use, lost revenue for commercial spaces, and flawed aesthetics in the event a material is no longer in production at the time a future repair is needed. Experience Counts. Talk to HDG.

Proof of Concept Mockup

The porcelain pavers selected for this project were backordered. To get a jump start on a project while awaiting materials, a proof of concept mockup was created. Whether working with large stone installations or installing raised decks over Buzon pedestals fabricating a mockup can be beneficial to:

• Prove out the design concept
• Visualize design in context of surroundings
• Validate dimensions
• Become familiar with materials, e.g. pedestals, pavers, slope correctors, spacer tabs, etc.
• Understand material color variation
• Materials Used in Porcelain Pavers Balcony Makeover
• This balcony makeover project used Buzon BC-02 adjustable screwjack pedestals and HDG Pietra Kaia Blue Porcelain Pavers.

Project Partners:

• HDG Building Materials supplied Buzon pedestals and porcelain pavers for this installation.
• Builder/Contractor: Hammered Construction