Inspections of Unwaterproofed Decks After Rainstorms There isn’t any question that rain can do just as much damage as any earthquake or other nature element can. No matter how much rain you get, even a short rainstorm can cause damage to things exposed outside your home. An outdoor deck is extremely vulnerable, especially if you […]
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Why It’s Important to Do Waterproofing in Inclement Weather Areas
Why It’s Important to Do Waterproofing in Inclement Weather Areas Weather is one of the true enemies of outdoor decks, and it’s especially bad when you want a deck in a climate with consistent inclement weather. Whether you have rain, ice, or snow often, it’s never going to do your deck any good. Even so, […]
Insight Into the Unknown Benefits of Waterproofing
When thinking about waterproofing, most think of what seems to be the obvious reason for waterproofing their deck- protection from water. Water damage to wood causes it to expand and crack pre-maturely. But other than water damage, there are several other benefits to waterproofing you may not know. What are the unknown benefits of waterproofing? […]
Protecting Your Deck by Waterproofing
One of the best places to own a home is around an area that receives sunlight for the better part of the year. For most people, the best way to enjoy this nature’s gift is by building a deck on the side of the house exposed to sunlight. The material of choice for the […]
Balcony Replacement: Signs of Impending Danger
More than a matter of aesthetics, the time to consider balcony replacement more often comes as a matter of safety. Many signs present themselves that should concern the homeowner. There are enough annual balcony collapses to put everyone on notice of just how important the health of their balconies translates directly to their safety. An […]
Waterproof Deck Systems for Residential Jobs: Importance of Waterproofing Your Home Deck
If you build in a new outdoor deck along your home in the last few years, did you realize at the time how much maintenance you’d have to put in later? Perhaps you underestimated how much weather can play a major factor in making your deck start to rot away. This was maybe the […]
Waterproof Deck Coatings: The Most Common Questions Answered
Building a deck out of plywood and concrete may seem like solid materials to last a lifetime, yet they’re still vulnerable to deterioration when exposed to outdoor elements. If you live in overly rainy climates, it’s common to end up seeing your plywood warping or buckling. For concrete, too much condensation leads to cracks, hence […]
Residential Deck Waterproof Coatings: System Characteristics
Taking care of your residential deck is something you’ve perhaps neglected for a few years, despite using your deck for far longer. If you haven’t invested in any maintenance since that time, you’re probably going to encounter some problems. You may need to apply residential waterproof deck coatings to repair or prevent any wood rot […]
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