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 manufacturers. We have 4 offices: Palm Springs, Orange County, San Diego, and Los Angeles, which enables us to serve all of Southern California. What Is Waterproofing? When a […]
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, while there may wood rot, termites or mold beneath, compromise the deck’s ability to hold weight, and threatening the structural integrity of the building they are […]
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 Magnesite? Magnesite is a naturally occurring mineral MgCO3 or Magnesite Carbonate. Similar to dolomite, magnesite is mixed with inert fillers to create a sturdy, […]
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 sub floors on a large percentage of decks. Oriented Strand Board commonly referred to as OSB is not an approved substrate for most of the deck […]
Saving the Black Footed Ferret from Extinction
Not many people know that WICR is an acronym for Wanke Industrial, Commercial and Residential. Fred Wanke founded our company 34 years ago, and is still going out on waterproofing and deck inspections every day. Fred has always been committed to charity. He works extensively with the YMCA, and more recently, got involved with a […]
Why Hire A Specialist?
Why Hire A Specialist? by Androniki Bossonis When WICR Waterproofing & Decking first began specializing strictly in waterproofing over 30 years ago, we were practically the only specialist in Southern California. We started with an office in San Diego, and quickly expanded to where we are now, with offices in San Diego, Los Angeles, Palm […]
Visit WICR Waterproofing & Decking at the 2017 CACM Law Seminar & Expo
WICR Waterproofing and Decking will be exhibiting at CACM’s Southern California Law Seminar & Expo, and we hope to see you there! Please visit us at Booth 611 in the Paradise Found Exhibit Hall, and be sure to take advantage of everything that is offered at California’s premier event for the community management industry! ACCELERATE […]
Balcony Deck Maintenance: What does The Davis-Stirling Act have to say?
Balcony Deck Maintenance: What does The Davis-Stirling Act have to say? by Androniki Bossonis In response to serious condo community problems, including bankruptcy, resulting from a high percentage of HOA boards deferring maintenance (often to avoid dues increases), the Davis-Stirling Act specifically includes verbiage to address the inspection, maintenance and replacement of common area […]
New Pool Deck At Stunning Beachside San Diego Condos
We at WICR Waterproofing & Decking were proud to accept the bid to repair and resurface the pool deck and walkways at Del Mar Shores Condos in Solana Beach, nestled on the southern border of Solana Beach. The Del Mar Shores Condos are a gated, oceanfront complex on the bluffs of Solana Beach, San Diego. […]
Rain tonight…what to look for tomorrow.
Of course, water leaking into a living area is a serious issue. We encourage homeowners and community managers to perform deck inspections every 2-3 years before the rainy season, to catch potential leaks before they occur. Aside from obvious leaking, the day after a rain may be the best time to spot signs of potential […]
