{"id":50244,"date":"2021-03-09T09:11:48","date_gmt":"2021-03-09T08:11:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ddgro.eu\/?p=50244"},"modified":"2024-04-22T17:13:42","modified_gmt":"2024-04-22T15:13:42","slug":"terrace-with-tiles-or-a-bonded-terrace","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ddgro.eu\/en\/blog\/terrace-with-tiles-or-a-bonded-terrace\/","title":{"rendered":"Terrace with tiles on pedestals or bonded terrace - what to choose? Advantages and disadvantages of the systems."},"content":{"rendered":"\n

We often come across questions about what is it like - a ventilated terrace with tiles or bonded terrace? Which is better to choose? Will a really ventilated terrace made of terrace pavers last much more? In which system is it easier to lay the boards?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In this article, we will try to clarify important points. We will compare the two systems so that you can decide which system is more suitable for you. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Traditional terrace - porcelain stoneware glued to the substrate.<\/p><\/blockquote><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

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Porcelain tiles glued to the substrate for the mortar<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

The system of installing tiles on the terrace in a traditional way involves sticking them permanently to the floor. An appropriate layer of glue is applied to the pavers and then the tiles are glued to the waterproofing located on the concrete screed. Usually it is a heat-sealable roofing felt or liquid foil.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Hydroisolation on balcony and garden terrace to ventilated terrace.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Are you wondering what choice to make? What for the balcony and what for the terrace? Are there any guidelines on what is better for a small balcony area and what is better for a large terrace?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Well no!<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Choose what you like!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What's on the balcony? Well, you can choose both ceramic terrace tiles, but you can also use concrete slabs. The boards will also look great. Natural ones need more attention and composite ones are more self-sufficient.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Floor tiles with a size of 30x30 cm are most often used. After sticking them to the substrate, the gaps between the boards are tightly filled with joint mortar in order to protect the exposed places against water penetration under the layers of the tiles.<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

The space under the glued tile must be fully filled with adhesive mortar. Any free space may generate problems in the future. Permanent humidity in the atmosphere as well as temperature changes (sun \/ frost) cause the accumulation of water in the left gaps (steam condenses). The water accumulated over time, under the influence of repeated freezing, expands its volume and causes irreparable damage. The pavers are peeling off, the grout is crumbling and the entire floor has to be replaced.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Moreover, terraced anti slip outdoor tiles have a rigid structure. The building is still working and settling over the years. Tensions arise in the layer of pavers, which can lead to cracks in the stoneware and joints between them. As a result, the floor is permanently damaged.<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
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Tiles falling off the glued terrace<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Due to the size of the damage and the specificity of the gres, the only thing we can do to repair the wall floor is to replace all the materials. The entire floor to date.<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

The damaged ceramic outdoor tiles together with the grout and glue should be removed. Repair the damaged waterproofing and then select a new lining.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It is important that we conduct systematic technical inspections of the terrace. If the repair takes place within a short period of time, it can be performed under the above-mentioned conditions. Only if the water does not get into the lower layers of the ceiling is it possible to replace the top layer itself.<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Leaving a damaged floor made of glued tiles for a longer period generates incredible damage. In the long run, it leads to the permanent destruction of all layers of the terrace. In such a situation, the repair consists in removing and replacing all layers of the floor \/ ceiling: tiles, adhesive mortar, waterproofing and drying the concrete layer. And this is associated with high costs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Here is an example of a tiled terrace that is attached to the substrate with glue. However, after some time of use, the floor was damaged. Despite the poor condition of the floor, the outdoor surface was repaired.<\/h5>\n\n\n\n


With one exception\u2026<\/h4>\n\n\n\n


as a new solution, it was decided that the outdoor surface tiles would be placed on adjustable pedestals in the ventilated outdoor tiles system.<\/h5>\n\n\n\n
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Step-by-step repair of an old leaking outdoor area<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Ventilated terrace - ceramic outdoor pavers freely placed on terrace support pads.<\/p>WITHOUT GRAM OF GLUE.<\/cite><\/blockquote><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Oytdoor tile of three different types are usually placed on terrace supports, whether they are adjustable or fixed:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n