Duradek Case History #141 A Roof Deck Transformation

Project: La Caille Property

Date: July 2012

Problem:

This well-known property has a rich history which sadly includes a failed roof deck. The deck was originally covered with EPDM, but since that is not a walkable surface, it was then inadequately coated over with what appeared to be a thick paint.



The undesirable beginning; and the beginning stages of recovery

To complicate matters further, the EPDM was not fully adhered, resulting in ripples and rolls in the deck, and the paint coating was only applied to the non-level EPDM. Even further shoddy workmanship was shown as it was discovered that a power line was laying across the deck (rather than run underneath or along the perimeter) and was simply just covered over with the EPDM which caused the ripples and uneven surface.

Solution:

The new owner of the property did not hesitate to call his Duradek dealer to prepare this deck for a new tile surface with Ultra Tiledek. Because of Tiledek's 10-year waterproofing warranty and Duradek's reputation of reliability, he knew the job would be done right.

The Duradek dealer, Aspen Roofing, cut away the damaged substrate, replaced it with new T&G 3/4" plywood and used a 1/4" notched trowel to apply a bond coat of thinset. Then a 1/2" Durarock CBU was screwed down and finally the Tiledek membrane was fully adhered with D763 latex glue, making the project ready for the tile installers.

The soffit and lighting now protected with Ultra Tiledek

Job Notes:

This small deck serves as the roof for the entrance to this beautiful house. The entryway was designed with a wood soffit and lighting that needs to be protected.
With Duradek Ultra Tiledek waterproof membrane, the deck now provides guaranteed roof top protection and the entrance's lighting and soffit is safe from water damage.

Job Contact:

Duradek of Utah / Dekmax
Matt McClure
801-390-9600
matt@dekmax.com

Applicating Contractor:

Aspen Roofing
Jon Brady
801-897-2726
www.aspen-roofing.com