The balcony collapse that killed six college students appears to have been caused by rotted wooden beams, Berkeley's mayor said Thursday as the victims' heartbroken loved ones began arriving in ...

reporting from Berkeley — The wood rot that many experts believe contributed to the deadly balcony collapse here has been a problem in low-rise apartment and condominium complexes for years.

Berkeley's mayor says early investigation points to moisture-damaged wood as a prime cause of the deadly balcony collapse that killed six people in their 20s. Mayor Tom Bates said Wednesday that ...

The company responsible for waterproofing the Berkeley apartment balcony that collapsed last week because of apparent moisture-caused rot also worked on a Peninsula complex where a dozen balconies ...

Wood balconies and decks take a beating in the desert sun and wet winters. A good cleaning might be all it needs to perk up. Because wood needs to breathe, it is not a good idea to seal exterior wood, ...

BERKELEY, June 17 (Reuters) - Wood rot from exposure to excess moisture probably weakened the horizontal beams supporting an apartment balcony that collapsed in Berkeley, California, killing six ...

10 Balcony Decor Ideas to Bring Peace, Relaxation & Vacation Vibes Home Transform your balcony into a personal retreat with soft lighting effects, mini plants, and aesthetic items that give a peaceful ...