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Jordan tackles one of the trickiest—and most failure-prone—elements in residential construction: balconies. Drawing from hard-earned experience and lessons learned from past failures, Jordan walks through the complete waterproofing strategy behind a second-floor balcony built on his Monarch Woods project in Austin, TX. From sloped joists and custom-fabricated drains to fluid-applied membranes, TPO roofing, and pedestal-supported limestone pavers, every layer of this assembly is carefully detailed to ensure durability and long-term performance. Jordan explains how poor detailing can lead to catastrophic leaks, and why overhangs alone are never enough. If you're building a balcony, watch this first.