If your home has a deck, patio, or balcony it is essential that you protect it from moisture. That’s why regular application of deck waterproofing products is part of maintaining a deck in Orange County.
In Orange County, we depend on our outdoor living spaces almost as much as the area that’s enclosed under the roof. Our outside spaces are where we share meals, make memories, and enjoy a cup of coffee in the morning or a glass of wine at night. Our decks may be dedicated to leisure or our office when we work from home. They are our superheros. But even superheros need protection from moisture and water. When you apply deck waterproofing, you protect the construction materials from water, rain or any other liquid. You need a deck waterproofing system that prevents moisture damage such as rotten wood, mold, rust, and cracking/pitting. Yes, it does rain in southern California and we have humidity too. That’s why deck waterproofing is essential for wood and concrete decks in Orange County.
DIY Deck Waterproofing Isn’t a Solution
Have you ever tried to waterproof your deck yourself? DIY deck waterproofing is much easier to say than do. And just saying it is a mouthful.
Serious deck waterproofing isn’t something you slop on with a paintbrush. Quality waterproofing solutions require you to install a membrane. If the membrane doesn’t go down right, you won’t get proper adhesion. Now your waterproofing isn’t waterproof at all. What a waste of material, energy, and your Saturday off.
Even if you get the membrane down right, you’ve still got layers to go. How are your skills with a trowel? Do you know what a trowel is? Can you take a trowel and create a smooth, even surface? If so, go for it. But if not, you might end up with a deck that slopes the wrong way or creates ponding. Water is like air. It looks for the path of least resistance. Just the smallest amount of slope the wrong way and you just created a drainage problem. Don’t blame the materials, blame the material handler.
Professional Deck Waterproofing is the Right Approach
Do not waste your money and your Saturday on deck waterproofing. Instead, do the sensible thing and hire a professional.
Professionals apply systems that last for years. You won’t get those results from something you get at the big box store and paint on in an afternoon.
Call the experts at Crank Waterproofing. They’ve been waterproofing decks in Orange County since 1945. That’s a lot of decks!
The drainage will be correct, you won’t have a problem with ponding, and your deck will be watertight for years to come. Now that’s the right way to waterproof a deck!
