Wednesday, September 13, 2017

Damp Deck? Don't Be Scared!



damp deck _ dry rot


damp deck _ poolingWhen you walk on your balcony deck, does it give? Do you have a soft spot on your patio deck coating? Is there a pool of water on a section of your roof decking? Is the deck waterproofing system you had installed getting worn, or slick? Perhaps, you might have a damp deck. A damp deck could be trouble, especially with the rainy winter coming approaching.

Damp Deck – Science

Now you know some of the signs that you could have a damp deck. But what might be causing it? Once your deck gets damp, it is too late.

When you have a deck coating system installed, water can go to one of three places. One, it sheets off the deck. Every properly constructed deck should have gradual sloping that removes excess water. Two, the excess water pools on the decking. If your deck was poorly constructed or the deck waterproofing installers did not do their job right – water will pool in certain areas on the deck's surface. Three is the worse case scenario. Excess water first will pool, then gravity takes over. It will seep into the deck coating itself and pool underneath the concrete – on the plywood substrate.

Damp Deck – Scare

Water seepage is bad! For one thing, you often have no idea that you have water underneath your deck coating. Second, it begins to rot away at the wood structure. Thus, a damp deck or worse – dry rot!

Damp Deck – Solution

damp deck _ final The above situations are what we see all the time at Prestige Decking. Those with a damp deck are not without hope. Not only do we install deck coatings with up to  a ten year warranty, but we are experts are deck repair. We can repair dry rot sections, do full plywood resheeting, and even perform structural repair. Our services also extend to rust repair, drain and flashing removal and installation.

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Friday, August 11, 2017

Pool Waterproofing Membrane

Prestige Deck Coating can restore your old pool waterproofing membrane, or even install new one! You may be asking what a waterproofing membrane even is. I wrote in detail about it here. Whether you have a home pool, HOA community pool, or a commercial "splash zone," we have the right system for you.

Pool Waterproofing Membrane_diagram

Pool Waterproofing Membrane

We have developed our own pool waterproofing membrane system. Its five-step application process is as follows:

  1. Repair. Many pools we see have deck damage. Whether cracks, bumps, or decay, we can help. Using a "V-cut" grinder, we level the surface. Then, we apply our epoxy bonder in the crack, in order to make the surface watertight, flexible, and strong. 
  2. Waterproofing. What makes us a cut above many companies, is our use of fiberglass. Next in the process, we apply fiberglass matting with a specially formulated bonder. This produces a waterproof surface. Also, it protects the previous crack repair.
  3. Strength. To ensure a strong, safe walking surface, we next use a concrete layer. Our polymer modified concrete is professionally grade. Additionally, it covers and protects the fiberglass.
  4. Texture. We spray on another coat of concrete as texture. This serves two purposes. One, it creates an anti-slip, grippy surface. Two, with your choice of texture pattern, you have a beauty surface to enjoy. A safe and sophisticated pool waterproofing membrane. 
  5. Paint. Finally, we enhance the aesthetics and keep a cool surface. This is achieved with two coats of pigmented concrete/masonry floor paint and sealer.

Pool Waterproofing MembraneWe have been developing our custom pool waterproofing membrane system since 2009.

Our supervisors have at least 40+ years of experience in the pool deck waterproofing industry. We use professional grade, eco-friendly products. We offer 16 choices of color.

Call us today for a free onsite estimate!



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Monday, July 3, 2017

Waterproofing Plywood Decks

Most patio, balcony, and roof decks in Orange County have a wood sub-structure. This means that there are either 2x4 slats running across the beams or there is plywood sheeting on top of the frame. Prestige Deck waterproofing plywood decksCoating is an expert at waterproofing plywood decks. We can install our deck coating system over the top of either types. We can also waterproof concrete decks.      

 

Waterproofing Plywood Decks – Repair

Repair. Before we apply our waterproof decking system, we often perform deck repair. We can fix dry rot sections or fully replace plywood sheeting. This is crucial. You can't have a watertight deck coating with making sure the sub-structure is solid.  

Waterproofing Plywood Decks – System

System. Over the top of the plywood sheeting, is a our 6 layer Crete decking system. We have developed it over many years onsite.  
Here is a run down on how we waterproof plywood decks:
-Staple down 2.5 galvanized metal diamond lathe. This gives it strength and flexibility.
waterproofing plywood decks _ stairs-Trowel down cementitious base coat with a polymer additive. Forming the foundation, this makes your deck rock solid.
-Laminate using fiberglass matting & acrylic resin. The fiberglass layer makes your deck waterproof, just like a boat or surfboard. It is placed over the concrete base to protect it from potential leakage and pooling under the layers closer to the surface.
-Trowel down an additional layer of our cementitious base coat. For strength and coverage of the fiberglass, there is another cement level.
-Spray texture of your choice. The texture layer gives a grippy finish and is appealing aesthetically.
-Seal using waterproof, fortified concrete paint. Our two coats of waterproof concrete paint sealer add an extra waterproofing quality. More importantly, you get to choose your color of choice to match your home.

Waterproofing plywood decks is our speciality at Prestige Deck Coating.

waterproofing plywood decks _ creteOur foremen have at least 30 years experience in the deck coatings industry. We offer up to a 10 year warranty and free estimates. No pressure, no commitment. Call us today! 
 
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Tuesday, May 30, 2017

Water Park Pool Deck Resurfacing

Have the once grippy concrete surfaces around your water park seen better days? Well, Prestige Deck Coating now offers water park pool deck resurfacing service. This is because, we have spent years perfecting our technique on home Water Park Pool Deck Resurfacing _Finalpool decks and hotel pool surfaces. Instead of removing all the existing concrete from around your water park pool deck, Prestige can resurface directly over your slippery old decking. This will give you excellent resistance to water and a trustworthy coating. Then we also use two separate layers of our polymer modified concrete. This gives your water park double the strength and flexibility against cracking and chipping.

 Water Park Pool Deck Resurfacing

• Bouncy. We offer a wide variety of texture styles and colors to choose from. This is so that you can perfectly match the different themes of your water park.
• Lasting. Prestige uses commercial grade materials. Thus, our concrete resurfacing systems are stronger than concrete. Staying cooler than concrete during the hot summers, our systems are designed to endure the seasons.
• Safe. We use a specialized anti-slip grip texture finish. Because it is smooth to the touch yet skid-proof, this makes it the perfect texture on your pool deck.
• Efficient. No need to tear out your existing concrete!

Water Park Pool Deck Resurfacing _Waterproof_deck repair careOur water park pool deck resurfacing systems can be installed once your old deck has been prepped.

Prestige professionals do all installations, pool deck supervisors have over 30 years experience in deck waterproofing. Indeed, our pool decks take little to no maintenance after installation.

Water park pool deck resurfacing is simple, affordable and easy with Prestige Deck Coating.

Constant Orange County sun exposure is no problem for our pool deck projects. So now, is the best time to restore your water park pool deck resurfacing to its original beauty.
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Saturday, April 15, 2017

Hotel Pool Deck Resurfacing

Hotel Pool Deck Resurfacing _viewIt is almost summer, and the vacationers are about to descend upon southern orange county. You need your hotel pool decks to be safe for your customers. At Prestige Deck Coating, we specialize in keeping commercial pool decks slip free, crack free, and cool to the the touch. We are your hotel pool deck resurfacing choice!

Hotel Pool Deck Resurfacing – Slip Free

Whether you need a full renovation or simply a fresh feel and look, Prestige has got you covered. Our hotel pool deck resurfacing services are top notch.
Hotel Pool Deck Resurfacing _up closeIt is so important to maintain a slip free surface, with all of the children playing and running around the pool. You want your customers injury free and for yourself free from injury lawsuits. Our pool deck resurfacing system guarantees a slip free surface. Our three layer waterproofing membrane is tough and grippy. We spray on our texture coat to ensure this.

 Hotel Pool Deck Resurfacing – Crack Free

hotel Pool Deck Resurfacing _crackYou probably want our services in order to fix a crack or gap in the existing surface. We can fix just about any surface damage. Cracks and grinded down and we place our Flex System over it. It has this name for a good reason. Your pool deck needs to be slightly flexible in order to handle natural settling that causes cracks. We first secure metal lathe to the existing surface for cohesion and bounce. Then we overlap that with waterproofed fiberglass and two layers of polymer modified concrete. Hotel pool deck resurfacing is crack free.

Hotel Pool Deck Resurfacing – Cool

The OC sunshine is awesome, but hot! Pool decks take the brunt of the heat. They also absorb it. Our specially designed paint sealer is exceptionally resistant to surface heat. That is why we add two coats. We want your feet cool and comfortable.
hotel pool deck resurfacing _flex systemCall us to day for a free estimate, and we have your hotel pool deck resurfacing project ready for summer! Our products are eco-friendly, professional grade, and installed by experts in the field of deck waterproofing.

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Monday, February 6, 2017

Commercial Pool Deck Resurfacing

commercial pool deck resurfacingDo you have an apartment complex, hotel, motel, or commercial property with a pool? Perhaps, you manage an HOA recreational facility. No matter what your need, Prestige Deck Coating has the solution to your pool deck resurfacing needs. We specialize in commercial pool deck resurfacing projects.

Commercial Pool Deck Resurfacing – the problem

It is really pretty simple. If your pool deck coating or concrete surfaces are cracking, splitting, or delaminating – it is likely you need someone to perform commercial pool deck resurfacing. There are two main differences between a home pool deck resurfacing and a commercial site. One, the pool deck surface area is usually smaller. Two, there is usually more wear and tear in a commercial context.

Commercial pool deck resurfacing – the process

There are two main ways we approach pool deck resurfacing.
commercial Pool Deck Resurfacing_crack*One, we install our flex system, for slightly damaged pool decks.
1) we lay down bonder and fiberglass matting 
2) then we trowel down polymer modified concrete.
3) an extra layer of polymer modified concrete is added
4) two coats of paint and sealer waterproof the surface
*Two, we perform concrete resurfacing, for severely damaged deck coatings.
1) fix any cracks with a crack chaser grinder bit
2) fill the cracks using a two-part epoxy solution 
3) fan polymer modified concrete across whole surface
4) fine tune texture coat
5) finish with two coats of epoxy fortified paint sealer

commercial Pool Deck Resurfacing_viewCommercial pool deck resurfacing – the payoff

If you hire a professional pool deck resurfacing installer, you will reap great benefits.
-no more burned feet due to heat attracting surfaces
-no more injuries due to slippery surfaces
-no more cuts or turn ankles on cracked surfaces
-no more leakage due to porous surfaces
-no more structural damage that leads to expensive remodeling
Prestige Deck Coating wants your commercial pool deck resurfacing project to be ready in time for summer. Prestige knows how to do the job right and affordably. Prestige wants your customers to be safe, and come again and again to your establishment. Prestige Decking knows commercial pool deck resurfacing. Call to schedule your free estimate today!

 

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Saturday, November 26, 2016

On A Mission: Healthy Decks

At Prestige Deck Coating we are on a mission – making healthy decks. So many deck coatings in South Orange County are ill. Rust, soft spots in plywood, dry rot, structural damage, leaking – you would think you need healthy decks_mission hospital a deck waterproofing hospital! Well, ironically, we just finished a minor surgery at Mission Hospital – a standard re-coat procedure. We installed our custom deck coating system on a large roof deck.

Healthy Decks

Healthy decks are a necessity for the well being of your home.

Like people, decks come in all shapes and sizes. With a sick person, you need a proper doctor to assess, diagnose, and recommend the best care for the patient's condition. The same is true for your patio, balcony, or roof deck – as well as stairways and walkways. As a courtesy, Prestige Deck waterproofing will come to you. Our expert estimator's assess you deck's condition, diagnose the problem and recommend a proper course of action that will extend the life of your decking. Like each person needs a personal health care plan, the same is true for maintaining healthy decks.

To achieve healthy decks, sometimes you need an overhaul.

Thankfully, the health of this deck was not an ER situation. It was a critical operation though. A leaking roof deck coating calls for immediate attention. Especially, at a hospital where life saving medical equipment needs to stay dry to work. This roof decking had an old Dex-O-Tex membrane system.

The pervious coating was a light weight concrete that had accumulated water pooling, that led to leaking. This is a common symptom of worn deck coatings. When the waterproof membrane wears down, exposing the concrete, water naturally pools, then seeps into the sub-structure. This means at least a dry rot repair, possibly a need for full plywood re-sheeting, or worse yet – structural repairs.

On A Mission_ Healthy DecksFirst, we performed a coating removal. Next, we installed the Desert Brand Flex System. This is a modified version of our 5-layer Crete system. We put down fiberglass over the existing lightweight concrete. Then we apply our polymer modified concrete to seal the waterproof glass. Last, we put a texture coat, topped off with waterproof paint sealer.

Surgery success! Mission complete – one more in a long line of healthy decks! Cured and glowing!

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