When it comes to protecting your patio, balcony, deck or roof deck, what’s more important? Is it the deck coating you apply or the person applying the deck coating?
The Case for the Deck Coating
Well of course the deck coating you apply makes the difference! Put down a poor quality product and you get poor quality results.
Good deck coatings are really more like deck coating systems. You apply multiple products in multiple layers for layers and layers of protection. A single coating solution isn’t really the best idea.
Products like Desert Crete and Dex-O-Tex provide superior coverage and protection. As a bonus, these deck products emit low levels of VOCs. So you don’t pollute when you waterproof.
Here the final coat is being applied by roller to achieve a uniform surface. There are a variety of colors to choose from.
Proper Preparation
One key to successful waterproofing is carefully preparing the deck surface. Simply hosing down the old surface to remove dirt and dust isn’t enough.
How’s the substrate? Is it in good condition? If the answer is no, you need to repair or replace before applying any deck coating product.
Does water puddle because the slope is wrong? Direct water away from the structure with proper sloping and drainage.
Speaking of drainage, roof decks have special needs. Do you need crickets to keep water flowing? Address all drainage issues before you even think about applying your waterproofing.
Exterior grade plywood (Tongue and Groove) is installed over the existing structure and blocked to create a stable substrate upon which to begin the processes.
The Case for the Deck Coater
When it comes to making sure your deck, balcony, walkway, pool deck or roof deck is done right and watertight, the biggest factor is the person doing the work.
While Crank Brothers has preferred deck coating products, any quality product will do the job if it’s applied properly. That’s where the deck coater comes into play.
See, a real craftsman understands the nuances and needs of every individual surface they waterproof. Some surfaces need extra anti-slip protection (pool decks and exterior stairs we are looking at you) while other surfaces need to resist hot tire pickup (hello driveway and garage floor).
Skilled waterproof deck coating applicators are like artists. Their palette is determined by the finished product you want and their canvas is your deck or balcony. They start by ensuring the surface is structurally sound, the drainage is correct, and the surface is properly prepared.
Only then do they get to work.
Crank Waterproofing
The deck coater makes all the difference in the deck coating process. Put together quality products and real craftsmen and you can’t go wrong. Call Crank Waterproofing and you know you’re going to get both.
Only the highest quality products will do for your deck. And Crank has been waterproofing Orange County since 1945.
Call (949) 646-9356 for a free estimate or use the handy Contact Us online form.
