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, […]
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Stair Waterproofing: A Step in the Right Direction
Stair waterproofing systems exposed to the outdoor elements always cause the owners or managers of public buildings to squint. These areas of public and even private access are ripe for lawsuits. Slip and fall cases are all too familiar in the courtrooms across the nation. Usually economically minor, these cases are often referred to […]
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 […]
Knockdown vs. Handtrowel: Concrete Flooring Finishes
These days, it seems days that the construction industry is getting the upper hand on creativity and art. Whatever the project, the industry seems to come up with an idea that beautifies the result. Surprisingly, that is even true of concrete. Colorized and textured concrete are becoming common and provide a beautiful and innovate touch […]
Performance Requirements of a Waterproof Deck Coating
Exploring the need for waterproofing any deck leads to the conclusion that one plan may not serve the overall purpose. The deck, often consisting mainly of wood, or a composite, or even concrete is actually the sum of several materials. Performance Requirements of a Waterproof deck coating, therefore, require a more holistic look at the […]
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 […]
Can Snow Damage a Waterproof Deck System?
Can snow damage a waterproof deck system? Yes, eventually. Waterproof decking systems can and do sustain damage over time, especially in climates with cold winters. Depending on where you live and how your system was installed, heavy snow and cold temperatures will cause problems with your waterproofing system in the long run. There are […]
Model Building Code Organizations- Regulating Standards in the Building Industry
What are model building code organizations? A model building code organization is a set of building codes that are developed and maintained by a standards organization. This standards organization operates independently of the jurisdiction or area in which the building code standards are being developed. Local governments or councils can choose to adopt these building […]
Waterproofing High Pedestrian Traffic Areas
If you want to improve safety and increase the longevity of high traffic pedestrian surfaces, then you need to consider the advantages of applying a waterproof coating. Not only will the right product achieve these two goals, but a waterproof coating can also introduce a decorative factor that increases the value of a property. Accident […]
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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