{"id":6946,"date":"2026-10-28T06:40:34","date_gmt":"2026-10-28T06:40:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.mingplastics.com\/pp-honeycomb-protection-board-balcony-terrace-waterproofing.html"},"modified":"2026-10-28T06:40:34","modified_gmt":"2026-10-28T06:40:34","slug":"pp-honeycomb-protection-board-balcony-terrace-waterproofing","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.mingplastics.com\/fr\/pp-honeycomb-protection-board-balcony-terrace-waterproofing.html","title":{"rendered":"PP Honeycomb Protection Board for Balconies and Terraces: Protecting Waterproofing membranes"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Balcony and terrace floors sit above occupied space, so the surface being protected is often a waterproofing membrane with a finish on top. Puncture or point loading there is not a cosmetic problem, it is a leak. This article looks at protecting balcony and terrace surfaces. The focus is membrane protection, drainage and working at the waterproofing interface.<\/p>\n

On a balcony the membrane is what you are protecting<\/h2>\n

Unlike a ground floor, a balcony or terrace has finishes laid over a waterproofing system. A point load that cracks a tile or punctures a membrane becomes a leak into the space below, which is far more expensive than the surface repair.<\/p>\n

Protection therefore has to resist puncture and spread load, and it must not trap water against the membrane at the edges.<\/p>\n

A rigid PP honeycomb protection board<\/a><\/a> spreads loads and, because it does not absorb water, can be lifted and aired so the surface beneath stays dry.<\/p>\n

Thickness choices from 2 mm to 12 mm<\/h2>\n

Balcony and terrace work usually involves materials being set down and moved, so the middle to upper part of the 2 mm to 12 mm range is appropriate.<\/p>\n

For light access and decorating a mid thickness is enough. Where planters, furniture or materials are placed on the surface, thicker boards prevent the point loads that crack finishes and stress membranes.<\/p>\n

\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
Board group<\/th>\nTypical thickness<\/th>\nWhere it earns its place<\/th>\nWatch-outs<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
Light-duty panel<\/td>\n2-3 mm<\/td>\nLight access and decorating on finished balconies<\/td>\nNot for planters or stored materials<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
General balcony panel<\/td>\n4-6 mm<\/td>\nBalcony surfaces under works traffic<\/td>\nKeep outlets clear; check for ponding<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Heavy-duty panel<\/td>\n8-10 mm<\/td>\nPlanters, furniture and material set-down<\/td>\nConfirm finish and membrane tolerance<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Maximum protection<\/td>\n12 mm<\/td>\nHeavy items placed over waterproofed decks<\/td>\nConfirm the deck can take the load<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n

Drainage, outlets and edge details<\/h2>\n

Keep protection clear of drainage outlets and channels. Covering a gully during works is a common cause of ponding, and ponding is what finds the weak point in a membrane.<\/p>\n

Protect upstands and edge details as well as the flat surface, because the junction between horizontal and vertical is where membranes are most vulnerable.<\/p>\n

Lift panels periodically and check for standing water underneath, especially after rain, and dry both surfaces before re-laying.<\/p>\n

How honeycomb board compares with ply, sheeting and offcuts<\/h2>\n

Plywood spreads load but absorbs water and can hold moisture at the membrane interface, which is the opposite of what a balcony needs.<\/p>\n

Plastic sheeting traps water underneath and slides on a smooth finish, creating both a ponding risk and a slip hazard.<\/p>\n

Timber offcuts are inconsistent and can puncture. A PP honeycomb board gives consistent load spreading, does not absorb water and lifts cleanly for inspection.<\/p>\n

A practical trial plan for balconies<\/h2>\n

Protect one balcony or terrace bay and leave a comparable one on the current method. Inspect after rain and after any material delivery, checking for ponding and for finish damage.<\/p>\n

Run a set-down test with the heaviest item that will be placed on the surface, then lift and inspect the finish and the upstands.<\/p>\n

Record any water found under the panels, because on a balcony that is the signal that the method needs changing.<\/p>\n

What to include in a protection board enquiry<\/h2>\n

State the finish, whether there is a membrane beneath, the drainage layout and what will be placed on the surface. Ask for the recommended thickness for puncture and load resistance.<\/p>\n

Confirm the board is non-absorbing, and ask for guidance on keeping outlets clear and on protecting upstands and edges.<\/p>\n

For a quotation or sample panel, contact service@mingplastics.com<\/a> or WhatsApp +86 189 3887 1524<\/a>. Include the surface type, floor area, trades on site and expected duration so the recommended thickness, facing and fire performance can be confirmed before you order.<\/p>\n

Final takeaway<\/h3>\n

On balconies, protect the membrane: spread loads, keep outlets clear, check for ponding after rain and protect the upstands as well as the flat surface.<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Balcony damage means leaks, not just scratches. This guide covers thickness from 2 mm to 12 mm, drainage, upstands and a balcony trial plan.<\/p>","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"","ping_status":"","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-6946","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-uncategorized"],"blocksy_meta":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.mingplastics.com\/fr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/6946","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.mingplastics.com\/fr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.mingplastics.com\/fr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.mingplastics.com\/fr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.mingplastics.com\/fr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=6946"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.mingplastics.com\/fr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/6946\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.mingplastics.com\/fr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=6946"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.mingplastics.com\/fr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=6946"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.mingplastics.com\/fr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=6946"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}