Homeowners may have many questions about the materials used for deck waterproofing. Terminology the average lay person is unfamiliar with is often used that can leave a person puzzled as to what is really going on. They may have their own ideas that are important to them of how the project should be approached but lack the […]
Category: Waterproofing 101
How to Prepare for a Deck Waterproofing Installation
There’s been some exciting advances made in the last decade, when it comes to waterproofing materials for decks; owners now have a wide selection of quality finishes and applications to consider for their projects. The outside surface decks of buildings or homes, usually are constructed of wood materials. There’s good reason for this, yet […]
Good Neighbors Waterproof Their Rooftop Planter Boxes
Have you ever been seated at a sidewalk cafe and suddenly felt a tell-tale drip, drip, drip down your back? Maybe you even got a full-blown drenching. Chances are it came from someone above watering their plants. Understanding the importance of waterproofing planter boxes is the difference between being a good neighbor or not, as well as […]
Finish Texture Options for a Waterproofing System
Before you make the final decisions on a waterproofing system for your floor, walkway, deck or patio, before you “seal the deal” so to speak, think about texture. Yes, that’s right, texture. Enhance flooring projects one step further than just waterproofing with texture coat systems. Options for a patterned or textured finish will add visual appeal and further […]
The Key Differences Between A Pigment Sealer And A Stain
When you have a deck, you want to consider aesthetics and long-term care. This means it’s a good idea to familiarize yourself with how a pigment sealer and a stain can vary in terms of how they are used and the finishes they can offer. This way, you get the best results for your home. […]
Waterproofing Standards: Evaluating ASTM Testing
ASTM Testing’s mission is to evaluate – through waterproofing standards testing – products used to waterproof materials, surfaces and building systems. Tests even concern the “green” aspect of the chemicals comprising the coating. These tests include how best to apply a coating and with what tools. Nonetheless, it is the hydrostatic movement of water from the […]
Deck Waterproofing: The Webster Dictionary of Common Terms
Deck Waterproofing Terminology, like all professions, has its own terms and words to describe what waterproofing is and does. It applies to applications, tools and processes that occur to and during waterproofing. It becomes a language of its own and gaining knowledge of the terms helps to understand what waterproofing truly means. Like other languages, […]
Destruction of Metal Flashing by Water Intrusion
The building of structures creates joints between floors and walls, along supporting-beam joints and between conjoining sections of floor decking. These joints spaces are openings, and even if they are very tight, water will still seep into these narrow cracks. Construction experience shows that more than just caulking material must be used to secure these joints. The metal strip […]
Does your Deck Need a Face Lift? 5 Key Signs it’s Time for Improvements
Now that you’ve had all summer to enjoy your deck, it’s possible you’re noticing some subtle aging signs on the deck you’ve enjoyed for perhaps more than a few years. After five or more years of using a deck for entertaining, it’s inevitable you’ll start to see some signs of wear. What’s important is to […]
How a Patterned Finish can Transform the Look of Your Deck
How a patterned finish can transform the look of your deck is amazing. With the many options, designs and textures available on the market, the choices prove hard to make. The only option that doesn’t prove difficult is whether the homeowner wants to increase the value of their home. Curb appeal once meant how a house looked […]
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