Walkway Inspection of Neglected Property
I felt compelled to share the details, photos and video of this property inspection. Property managers, homeowners, and prospective home or income property buyers can all [...]
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2017
Walkways and Stairs Inspection to Repair Faulty Work
As Waterproofing specialists, we are frequently called up on to fix work performed by either untrained or unscrupulous contractors. By ‘frequently’, I mean [...]
Stunning Huntington Beach HOA Deck Reseal
This large condominium HOA is diligent about resealing their decks every 3 years, and the results are beautiful. The decks always look new, they never have leaks, the decks [...]
What is Negative Side Waterproofing?
By Androniki Bossonis What is the difference between positive side and negative side waterproofing? The term ‘positive’ refers to the side of the building or [...]
Repairing and Waterproofing a Residential Plywood Deck
The resident at this multi-family dwelling called us because, not only did he have soft spots on his balcony deck, but his foot actually fell through one when he was [...]
Repairing and Waterproofing a San Diego Commercial Roof Deck
The expansive pedestrian roof deck at the Columbia Place commercial building in downtown San Diego was in need of a complete overhaul, due to failure of the original [...]
Deck Maintenance 101: for homeowners and HOAs
Who Are We? WICR Waterproofing & Decking has been specializing in Waterproofing for over 34 years. We are trained and certified by all the major waterproofing systems [...]
Deck Maintenance is Both a Financial and Safety Issue.
Inspecting and maintaining balcony decks every 3 years both a safety and a financial responsibility. For both aspects, keep in mind that deck surfaces may appear to be fine, [...]
Repairing or Replacing Older Magnesite Decking
If your home, apartment or condo complex was built from the 1940s – 1970s, there is a good chance that your flooring and/or decking was built with Magnesite. What is [...]
Plywood vs. OSB (Oriented Strand Board)
by Chris Swanson Plywood vs. OSB (Oriented Strand Board) As an estimator on projects both new construction and rehab I run into Oriented Strand Board installed as the [...]
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