Deck Maintenance
What you need to know about ponding
By Steven Dolan One of the most common issues found on a deck is more of a nuisance then anything. It’s not a leak and it’s not necessarily a hazard to the warranty or […]
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Why Weep Screed and Deck to Wall Metal Are Necessary Parts of a Waterproof Deck
by David Dorado As waterproofing specialists, we routinely come to the rescue of homeowners who have brand new waterproof deck systems that are leaking due to improper installation. Without getting trained and certified by […]
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The Importance of Slope in Waterproofing Systems
by Marcelino Espinoza Sloping is an integral part of any waterproofing system, and is almost as important as the waterproof membrane itself. Without proper sloping, issues within the system are sure to arise. Pictured to […]
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Homeowners are shocked when they see what is below their waterproof deck surface…
One of the biggest challenges we face as a waterproofing contractor is helping people understand that while their decks may look OK on the […]
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Four People Injured in Maryland Deck Collapse
Cecil County, Maryland Four people were injured when a deck collapsed on December 25th, 2015, in Elkton, MD. One woman in her sixties, and three people in their 20’s were standing on the deck when […]
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El Niño is here, and promises heavy rains by January
It’s official, El Niño is here, and weather experts predict it will bring the heaviest rains in since 1950. During the months of January, February and March, 2016, Californian’s can expect constant heavy rains, flooding and mudslides. […]
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North Carolina Town Initiates Mandatory Annual Deck Inspections
The major vacation rental companies in the North Carolina town of Emerald Isle have banded together to start a mandatory deck inspection program. The vacation rental companies have been working with the town of Emerald Isle since July, […]
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80 Year-Old Woman Injured in Deck Collapse at Her Birthday Party
A woman was injured when a second-story deck collapsed during her 80th birthday party in Grand Rapids, Michigan. The 20-by-15 foot deck collapsed on Tuesday, August 12th, while 12 people were on the deck. The woman was hospitalized […]
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What’s The Most Important Thing You Need To Know About El Niño?
El Niño 2015 will arrive in California this fall, bringing harsh winds and weeks of pounding rains. What’s the most important thing that homeowners and property managers need to know? Don’t wait for leaks to […]
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Greeley Balcony Collapse Is The Third Deck Collapse In Less Than 5 Weeks
by Sean Krubinski The country is still buzzing over the recent balcony collapses in Berkeley, CA, and Emerald Isle, North Carolina, causing injuries and fatalities. This past Monday, July, 20th, 2015, there was yet another […]