{"id":60602,"date":"2026-03-23T10:29:43","date_gmt":"2026-03-23T08:29:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.forcadell.com\/?p=60602"},"modified":"2026-03-23T11:44:36","modified_gmt":"2026-03-23T09:44:36","slug":"when-should-a-community-terrace-be-renovated","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/forcadell.com\/en\/when-should-a-community-terrace-be-renovated\/","title":{"rendered":"When should a community terrace be renovated?"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"o-container GenericStyles\">\n<p>Terraces in homeowners\u2019 communities are one of the most exposed areas of a building. Over time and with use, it is common for them to require <strong>renovation in order to guarantee the safety and well-being of residents<\/strong>. For this reason, it is important to know when to intervene, anticipate possible situations, and avoid more serious damage and unexpected expenses.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"o-container GenericStyles\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Signs that indicate a terrace needs renovation<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"o-container GenericStyles\">\n<p>Over the years, clear signs of deterioration may appear. Some of the most common are:<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"o-container GenericStyles\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Water leaks<\/strong> into lower dwellings or common areas.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Cracks, raised tiles or detachments<\/strong>, especially in older pavements.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Rusted, loose or unstable railings<\/strong>, a key element for safety.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"o-container GenericStyles\">\n<p>The sooner these problems are detected, the easier it is to plan the work and avoid greater damage to the building and prevent wear from affecting the structure of the building.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"o-container GenericStyles\">\n<!-- Banner Responsive - Quivi -->\n<style>\n  .quivi-banner-responsive { width: 100%; max-width: 970px; margin: 0 auto; }\n  .quivi-banner-responsive iframe { width: 100%; border: none; display: block; }\n  @media (min-width: 450px) { .quivi-banner-responsive iframe { height: 90px; } }\n  @media (max-width: 449px) { .quivi-banner-responsive iframe { height: 250px; } }\n<\/style>\n<div class=\"quivi-banner-responsive\">\n  <iframe \n    src=\"https:\/\/quivi-banner.web.app\/embed?banner=5r1uQPl0AZRHPowCaOBX&#038;lang=en\"\n    frameborder=\"0\"\n    scrolling=\"no\"\n    id=\"quivi-banner-5r1uQPl0AZRHPowCaOBX\"\n  ><\/iframe>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"o-container GenericStyles\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">When should a terrace be renovated in a community?<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"o-container GenericStyles\">\n<p>In general terms, it is advisable to undertake the renovation of a community terrace when the following situations occur:<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"o-container GenericStyles\">\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>There is a risk to safety<\/strong>. If the pavement is loose or the railing does not provide stability, action must be taken as soon as possible.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Damage occurs in other areas of the building<\/strong>, such as dampness.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>A technical report recommends it<\/strong>. Following it is the best guarantee to avoid more serious problems.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>It is necessary to adapt to regulations or improve accessibility<\/strong>. For example, updating the height of railings, installing non-slip pavements, or improving protections and installations.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"o-container GenericStyles\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Who decides and what permits are required<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"o-container GenericStyles\">\n<p>When it comes to renovating a terrace for community use, the decision lies with the <strong>homeowners\u2019 association<\/strong>. It is customary to include it as an item on the agenda of a meeting, where the budget and the works are approved with the majorities established by the Horizontal Property Law and the bylaws.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"o-container GenericStyles\">\n<p>If the work affects the structure, the general waterproofing or the aesthetics of the building, a technical project and a municipal permit are usually required.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"o-container GenericStyles\">\n<p>In the case of terraces for private use but which are a common element (for example, in penthouses), although the resident uses it exclusively, if the waterproofing or the structure are common, the community usually has responsibility for the repair.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"o-container GenericStyles\">\n<p>In any case, terraces are very valuable spaces, so it is important to pay attention to them and be able to take measures before the problem worsens. Likewise, it is essential to have the collaboration of professional companies such as <a href=\"https:\/\/forconnect.es\/professional\/8cUMbbWSyNRKNiSUdeOqecx8a2m2\/sergio-berbel\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Sergio Berbel<\/a>, which guarantee a renovation that is suited to the terrace and the building in question.<\/p>\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Community terraces require renovation when deterioration, safety risks, or dampness appear, decided by the community with technical reports and municipal permits.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":15,"featured_media":60648,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[80],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-60602","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-tips"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v25.6 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