The tile on this elevated front patio and walkway had failed, and what was underneath was worse. We rebuilt it from the framing up with structural repairs, new waterproofing, porcelain tile and new redwood railings.
Removed about 330 sq ft of failed tile, underlayment and damaged substrate from the elevated patio and walkway.
Replaced rotted edge bands, ledgers and perimeter framing once the deck was opened up.
Sistered and reinforced seven deteriorated floor joists, added blocking and connectors, and set a new redwood 6x6 support post on a new footing.
Installed new plywood substrate and new perimeter flashing where the patio meets the house and walkway.
Rerouted the gutter so water drains away from the deck surface.
Installed a below-tile waterproofing system and new porcelain tile.
Built new railings with redwood posts and rails and black metal wire panels.
Repaired the cracked stucco and added two matte-black planter boxes under the rain chains.
What We Found
The problem was under the tile
Once the old tile came up, the framing underneath had more water damage than anyone could see from the surface. We stopped, documented it, walked the homeowner through it, and agreed on the repairs before moving on. Fixing the structure first is what lets the new tile and waterproofing last.
Before & After
BeforeAfter
BeforeAfter
Behind the Build
Demo, structural repairs and new substrate before waterproofing and tile.
The Finished Patio
Got a Deck or Patio That’s Showing Its Age?
We’ll check what’s underneath and give you a straight answer on what it needs.
