A Balcony with a Worn Parapet, Painted White

1. How it started

The balcony with its tiles and the parapetParapetThe low wall around the edge of a flat roof or balcony. The joint between it and the floor is one of the most common places for leaks., which had worn away on top. There is netting on the railing.

2. The worn plaster

On the parapet the plasterRender (plaster)A layer of mortar (sand, cement or lime, and water) spread over brick or concrete to give a wall a straight, sound surface ready for paint or tiles. and paint had peeledPeeling paintWhen paint loses its grip and lifts off in flakes or sheets. It is almost always a sign of a problem underneath, usually damp or poor preparation. off, leaving bare patches along its length.

3. After painting

The parapet and the wall painted white, with a clean and even surface.