What should I use to replace rotten balcony panel

[MahNas92]

I have an enclosed balcony where one side has been in poor condition since I bought my condo last year. Shortly after the purchase, the facade and balcony were renovated, which was completed a few weeks ago.

I then discovered that it looks very rough, and what appears to be putty (?) has turned into a gooey consistency, so I started cleaning with a putty knife and discovered that the panel, which should have a slightly plastic feel, is actually wood that has disintegrated from the inside out.

Anyway, I started tearing it out and have now managed to remove a third of the board.

I get a bit panicked when I realize I need to fix it immediately and I can't figure out what material is suitable to use.

How should I think about measurements here as well? It doesn't seem like I can remove the "frame" surrounding the wood in any way.

A craftsman who looked at it suggests that I should seal everything and glue a board directly onto the frame. However, I am skeptical.

Moreover, he wants 1800 SEK for material + labor.

• What material should I use?
• - Please provide tips on materials and possibly search terms and jargon?
• What should I consider?
• Can I fit a panel between the gaps in the frame, or should I seal the gaps and glue on a board?

Thanks in advance!

 

[BirgitS]

Shortly after the purchase, the facade and balcony were renovated, which was completed a few weeks ago.

What has been included in the association's renovation, could the contractors have done something that caused the damage to you?

When it comes to balconies, it varies somewhat between different associations whether it is the association or the resident who is responsible for the maintenance according to the statutes. What do your statutes say about the balcony?

There is no reason to panic about this because a damaged panel should not be able to cause any major consequential damage.

 

[MahNas92]

What has been included in the association's renovation, could the craftsmen have done something that caused the damage in your place?

When it comes to balconies, it varies a bit between different associations whether it is the association or the resident who is responsible for the maintenance according to the bylaws. What do your bylaws say about the balcony?

There is no reason to panic about this since a damaged panel should not be able to cause any major consequential damages.

The specific panel has always been bad before the renovation, I don't know if it's just gotten worse or if I've only now discovered how bad it is, so I don't believe the craftsmen have done anything to make it that way.

It is essentially a standard balcony, according to the association/bylaws everything inside the balcony railing is my responsibility, someone who lived here before - 20-30 years ago - glazed it, inside the railing (as you should).

 

[etompau]

A plywood board (formplywood) had become stable and good. It's unclear what dimension the groove in the frame has. Then it can be tricky to insert the board into the grooves without dismantling the frame in some way.