Balcony assembly A.8: Unbonded installation on a gravel or crushed stone layer

Assemblies A: Unsupported cantilevered balconies

Unbonded installation over TROBA in a gravel or crushed stone layer

Schlüter-Systems balcony assembly A.8 Unbonded installation over TROBA in gravel or crushed stone © Schlueter-Systems

In this assembly, the area drainage membrane Schlüter-TROBA serves as a protection and separating layer over the waterproofing assembly and protects it from being punctured by individual gravel pieces.

Additionally, the product prevents the formation of “ice concrete” when water freezes on the waterproofing assembly.

The TROBA surface drainage also allows for the permanently effective drainage of water permeating through the open joints between the self-supporting pavers. Thanks to the special shape of the trapezoid-shaped studs, loads are directly transferred to the waterproof substrate.

A.8 Unbonded installation on a gravel or crushed stone layer

Schlüter-Systems section drawing of balcony assembly A.8 Unbonded installation over TROBA in gravel or crushed stone © Schlueter-Systems
Section drawing of balcony assembly A.8 Unbonded installation over TROBA in gravel or crushed stone
  1. Cantilevered concrete slab
  2. Sloped screed
    An adequate slope (1.5–2%) is required for drainage to ensure that the structure
    is functional
  3. Structural waterproofing acc. to DIN 18531
  4. Schlüter-TROBA
    protection and drainage layer for use over waterproofing layers below crushed stone or gravel layers. TROBA consists of a pressure stable polyethylene sheet with perforated studs for reliable drainage. Make sure drainage is possible!
  5. Gravel or crushed stone layer
  6. Large format, self-supporting pavers
    Concrete pavers, natural stone or ceramic elements

Edge detail 1

Schlüter-Systems section drawing of edge detail 1 for balcony assembly A.8 Unbonded installation over TROBA in gravel or crushed stone © Schlueter-Systems
Section drawing of edge detail 1 for balcony assembly A.8 Unbonded installation over TROBA in gravel or crushed stone
  1. Cantilevered concrete slab
  2. Sloped screed (1.5–2%)
  3. Structural waterproofing acc. to DIN 18531
  4. Schlüter-TROBA
  5. a) Gravel or crushed stone layer
    b) Gravel or crushed stone layer contained in edge area
  6. Large format, self-supporting pavers
  7. Schlüter-BARA-RT
    Make sure drainage is possible
  8. Schlüter-BARA-RTK
  9. Schlüter-BARIN

Edge detail 2

Schlüter-Systems section drawing of edge detail 2 for balcony assembly A.8 Unbonded installation over TROBA in gravel or crushed stone © Schlueter-Systems
Section drawing of edge detail 2 for balcony assembly A.8 Unbonded installation over TROBA in gravel or crushed stone
  1. Cantilevered concrete slab
  2. Sloped screed (1.5–2%)
  3. Structural waterproofing acc. to DIN 18531
  4. Schlüter-TROBA
  5. a) Gravel or crushed stone layer
    b) Gravel or crushed stone layer contained in edge area
  6. Large format, self-supporting pavers
  7. Schlüter-BARA-RKLT
    Keep drainage opening slots clear
  8. Schlüter-BARIN

Edge detail 3

Schlüter-Systems section drawing of edge detail 3 for balcony assembly A.8 Unbonded installation over TROBA in gravel or crushed stone © Schlueter-Systems
Section drawing of edge detail 3 for balcony assembly A.8 Unbonded installation over TROBA in gravel or crushed stone
  1. Cantilevered concrete slab
  2. Sloped screed (1.5–2%)
  3. Structural waterproofing acc. to DIN 18531
  4. Schlüter-TROBA
  5. a) Gravel or crushed stone layer
    b) Gravel or crushed stone layer contained in edge area
  6. Large format, self-supporting pavers
  7. Schlüter-BARA-RWL
    Keep drainage opening slots clear
  8. Schlüter-BARA-RTK
  9. Schlüter-BARIN

Wall connection detail

Schlüter-Systems section drawing of the wall connection detail for balcony assembly A.8 Unbonded installation over TROBA in gravel or crushed stone © Schlueter-Systems
Section drawing of the wall connection detail for balcony assembly A.8 Unbonded installation over TROBA in gravel or crushed stone
  1. Cantilevered concrete slab
  2. Sloped screed (1.5–2%)
  3. Structural waterproofing acc. to DIN 18531
  4. Schlüter-TROBA
  5. Gravel or crushed stone layer
  6. Large format, self-supporting pavers
  7. Schlüter-KERDI

Door transition

Schlüter-Systems section drawing of the door transition for balcony assembly A.8 Unbonded installation over TROBA in gravel or crushed stone © Schlueter-Systems
Section drawing of the door transition for balcony assembly A.8 Unbonded installation over TROBA in gravel or crushed stone
  1. Cantilevered concrete slab
  2. Sloped screed (1.5–2%)
  3. Structural waterproofing acc. to DIN 18531
  4. Schlüter-TROBA
  5. Gravel or crushed stone layer
  6. Large format, self-supporting pavers
  7. Mortar spot
  8. Schlüter-TROBA-LINE-TL
  9. Schlüter-TROBA-LINE-TLK-E
    gravel retaining angle

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