Two Eco-Friendly Deck Coatings to Protect Orange County

Most people pick deck coatings based on the color, texture, product life, and cost. But Orange County homeowners and property owners know they’ve got to do more than protect their property. They must protect our precious Orange County environment too. The wise look beyond the obvious attributes when comparing deck coatings. They select Orange County deck coatings that don’t pollute while they protect. Be smart. Pick low VOC eco-friendly deck coatings to protect your deck and Orange County too.

Understanding VOCs

Most chemicals that make modern life more livable are carbon-based. These carbon-based chemicals are known as organic compounds. Organic means it’s alive, was once alive, or was made from things once alive. Volatile means the opposite of stable and volatile isn’t a good thing. Volatile organic compounds (VOCs) describe organic compounds that don’t stay together very well. They come apart and convert from liquid to gasses or vapors. Because oil and gas-based chemicals fall into the category of organic compounds, the unstable ones become VOCs. Unstable means these liquid compounds refuse to stay liquid. They desperately want to become gas. Once in the air, they become the most widespread air pollution in Orange County and the rest of the United States.

Many deck coatings contain VOCs. But so do gasoline, paint, stain and paint thinners, cleaning products, air fresheners, and dry-cleaning chemicals. VOCs surround us.

VOCs and the Environment

When VOCs mix with nitrogen oxide at ground level, ozone is the result. There was a time when our major cities were regularly blanketed in a toxic ozone haze. Even today, the air quality in Los Angeles is considered the worst in the nation. It’s not just in the US either. In China, the residents comment on the amount of “mist” in the air. They say mist, we say smog. It is the same thing and it is no good.

VOCs can cause cancer and permanently damage the lungs. VOCs in the air makes it hard to breathe for those recovering from COVID-19, or who must live with asthma, COPD, or allergies. No one should breathe VOCs, even people who don’t seem to be affected by them. Because we are all affected by VOCs.

Protect your neighborhood air and the air quality in Orange County. Pick deck coatings that don’t emit high levels of VOCs.

Low VOC Deck Coatings Available in Orange County

When it comes to deck coatings, you have several low VOC options available.

Desert Crete

Crank Waterproofing considers Desert Crete to be one of the finest options for low VOC deck coatings in Orange County. The product emits low levels of VOCs and cleans up with soap and water. It goes down over existing coatings, something other coatings cannot do. That makes it very cost-effective. The finish options are only limited by your imagination. Because the manufacturer is a California-based company, there is a low impact on the environment due to transportation. The product also offers a one-hour fire protection rating.

Excel Coat

Excel Coat is a water-based single component acrylic polymer. When combined with fiberglass matting, it becomes part of the complete Excel-Coat waterproof system. This product provides the perfect option when you need an eco-friendly option that is non-toxic, non-hazardous, and non-flammable. The deck coating dries fast too because it is water-based. Use Exel Coat in high foot traffic situations and places that can’t be down long for maintenance. When Crank Waterproofing applies Excel Coat in the morning you may be able to walk on the surface that same night.