Exterior Applications - Wood Substrate (Over Occupied Space)

1. Concrete or wood structure

For wood substrates, subfloor/underlayment configuration according to detail

16" (406 mm) o.c. joist spacing 19.2" (488 mm) o.c. joist spacing 24" (610 mm) o.c. joist spacing

2. Roofing Membrane

The roofing membrane must be sufficiently sloped (1.5 - 2%) and is necessary for the proper function of the assembly.

3. Schluter-TROBA-PLUS

Drainage mat for sustained water drainage.

4. Mortar bed

Wire reinforced mortar bed, minimum thickness 1-1/2" (38 mm)

5. Edge insulation strip (compressible foam)

6. Schluter-DITRA

Install Schluter-DITRA on mortar bed using unmodified thin-set mortar

7. Schluter-BARA-RTK

Edging profile with drip lip and support for the Schluter-BARIN gutter system. The profile has a special flange for attaching the Schluter-BARIN gutter system. Schluter-SCHIENE/-JOLLY/-RONDEC can be laid over the top of the stepped bonding flange to finish the edge of the tile. As an alternative, tiles can be installed with an overhang.

8. Schluter-BARA-RK

T-shaped finishing profile for screeds. The finishing leg has a protruding drip lip, which covers the exposed edge of the Schluter-TROBA drainage mat.

9. Schluter-KERDI-BAND

Polyethylene seaming tape, with a fleece fabric on both sides, anchors into the unmodified thin-set mortar for completely sealed connections, including floor/wall connections and seaming Schluter-DITRA; see waterproofing requirements for more details

10. Schluter-DILEX-EKE

Corner movement profile for floor/wall connections.

11. Schluter-RONDEC or -JOLLY

Edging profiles provide a clean finish for base tiles. Available in many different colors and finishes. Material: stainless steel or aluminum.

12. Schluter-BARIN

Gutter system made of color-coated aluminum, for water management at the perimeter of balconies and terraces. Also available: a complete line of system accessories.

13. Ceramic or stone tile

Install surface covering using unmodified thin-set mortar. Note: Movement joints are mandatory; see guidelines for the placement of movement joints for more details.

Note: Occupied space is not limited to living space. For example, garages, open-air balconies with finished ceilings underneath, etc. should be treated as occupied space. Please contact Schluter-Systems with any questions. Schluter products make it easy to construct functional balcony coverings that include subsurface drainage, uncoupling/waterproofing, tightly sealed wall joints, and gutters.