Duradek Case History #147: New Deck

Project:
Private Residence Roof Deck, Atlanta, GA
Date:
May 2012

Problem

The owners of this home really know how to maximize space! Having personally considered every detail, the architectural plans included building vertically to make the most use of their real estate and to  take advantage of he fantastic view by  including a roof top deck.

They wanted the deck to have an attractive finish, but one that would not require ongoing maintenance to keep it looking good. Most importantly though, they wanted to use a product that would provide reliable waterproof protection for their new home.

Beautiful and functional!

Duradek Solution

The Duradek installers take every detail of deck waterproofing into consideration and were able to ensure proper water routing was in place and that the substrate was correctly prepared. Then, Duradek Ultra Cork Macchiato vinyl was laid, guaranteeing waterproof protection for the living space below.

Durarail Panorama Post topless-glass railing system was added to finish the view inspired deck. this powder-coated aluminum and glass system paired with the Duradek vinyl membrane provides the homeowners with the elegant, low maintenance deck they had desired.

A perfect leisure area for outdoor living at home.

Job Notes

A previously built deck on one of the lower levels was constructed perfectly level and water routing was overlooked. Adding in the proper slope and drainage was a challenge.

In this case, the large double doors accessing the deck had to be raised 3" in order for a new sub floor to be added to accommodate proper water routing.

Duradek president, John Ogilvie, takes interest in ensuring each and every Duradek installation performs as intended and made a personal visit to this project himself.

Duradek president, John Ogilvie inspecting details at the job site.

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Duradek Case History #146: Residential Roof Deck Repair

Project
Private Residential Roof Deck Repair
Date
July 2012

Problem

The previous waterproofing system on this roof deck appeared to be a fiberglass-like surface without the proper flashing, and it had not aged well.
There was insufficient slope to the porch and the main leak seemed to be located at the door. There was softness to the plywood in this area due to the accumulation of moisture over time where the water had been getting underneath the old membrane. The customers used a tarp as a temporary measure to keep water from leaking into the sun room below.

Duradek Solution

Once the old membrane was removed, the slope of the deck was corrected and  new plywood was put down. The customer chose Duradek Ultra Cork Macchiato for their finish.
While solving the main leak, the 3 ft. swinging door was removed and was upgraded to an 8 ft. sliding door. With the Duradek Ultra vinyl brought into the door opening, and then the drain pan laid in place on top, this trouble area was professionally repaired for a water-tight roof deck and a dry room below.

Job Notes

With the professional waterproofing details provided by the Duradek installers, there have been no further leaks from this deck. Even after hurricane Sandy battered the area, there were no calls for repairs!

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Job Contact:
Delmarva Roofing and Coating
Noah Spence
noah@delmarvaroofing.com
www.delmarvaroofing.com


Applicating Contractor:
Chelsea Builders
Mike Eline
meline@ezy.net

Duradek Case History #145: Estate Pool House New Roof Deck

Project: Estate Home - New Pool House Roof Deck
Date: June 2012

PROBLEM

The owner of this estate home wanted to have an elevated deck near the pool so that there could be a lounging area to enjoy the view of the lake.
The existing pool house had a regular, sloped roof. Rather than build a new structure, the decision was made to re-model the pool house to accommodate a roof deck that could be surfaced with exterior tile and accessed from a spiral stair case.
Since there was a full bar/kitchen underneath, it was critical that the roof deck provide reliable waterproof protection.

DURADEK SOLUTION

The old roof had to be removed and a new roof completely reconstructed to accommodate a walkable surface with adequate water routing.
The Duradek installer prepared the plywood substrate by fastening a cement board to which he then adhered the Duradek Ultra Tiledek membrane.
Once the roof deck of the pool house was finished with the same beautiful tiles as the rest of the pool area, black Durarail powder-coated railings with glass inserts was installed to complete the low maintenance deck that was designed specifically to enjoy the view.

JOB NOTES

With a fully operational kitchen in the bar underneath the pool house deck, there was no room for error in the waterproofing performance on the deck above.
Duradek Ultra Tiledek was able to provide waterproof protection that is guaranteed for 10-years. Even if one of the surface tiles was damaged and needed replacing, the waterproofing underneath remains intact.

View or download the .pdf version of Case History #145 for the complete case history with installer details and images.

Job Contact:
Duradek Georgia Representative
Norm Shafer
770-842-8218
nshafer@bellshouth.net

Applicating Contractor:
Duradek of Georgia
R.L. Hayes
770-667-4988
royce@rlhayesinc.com

Duradek Case History #144: New Roof Top Deck

Project: New Residence (Henry Walker Homes),
Salt Lake County, UT
Date: July 2012

Problem:

This new home project developed by Henry Walker Homes, based out of Utah, included a roof top deck. Being a developer that takes pride in quality craftsmanship, when they realized that the waterproofing coating they had planned to use was not a roofing product, they immediately began to look for approved roofing grade options.

It was important for this builder of new homes to provide reliability and attention to detail in the desirable feature of a roof top deck.

Duradek Solution:

Duradek also believes that installation details are important and on this project the extra care went into details such as planing the plywood before the vinyl membrane was installed to ensure the drip edge was flush with the surface.



Duradek Installers take care of every intricate detail!

The Duradek Ultra Heritage Sienna vinyl was installed using the heat-welded system and the roof top entertainment area of this new home development now has guaranteed waterproof protection for its new owner for the next 10 years.



The fully waterproofed roof deck is now ready to enjoy.

Job Notes:

The developer was concerned about the $2 per square foot price difference between the coating they had planned on using and the guaranteed waterproof protection of Duradek. The Duradek installer explained that with coating systems, they must be re-coated every one to three years, while Duradek is installed only once and simply requires seasonal washing for maintenance...a more cost-effective solution overall!

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

Applicating Contractor:
Lonestar Builders Inc.
Dallas Hakes
801-489-6188
dallas@lonestarbuildersinc.com

Duradek Case History #143: Custom Tile Roof Deck

Project: New Private Residence, Cumming, GA
Date: May 2012

Problem:

Along the shores of beautiful Lake Lanier, this exquisite new building is a private residence with detailed architectural elements often reserved for high-end markets. When the owners decided they wanted outdoor tiles on their deck surface, the contractor was both concerned and challenged with the task of proper waterproofing since the deck is curved and acts as a roof to the patio area below. After a tile contractor was retained to complete the challenging task, he immediately contacted his local Duradek distributor.


Every detail is carefully considered with
Duradek's professional installers.

Duradek Solution:

The Duradek installer carefully assessed the project and he knew to do the job properly, the lower level of brick on the vertical surfaces adjacent to the deck surface had to be removed, allowing him to apply the Ultra Tiledek membrane a few inches vertically for proper waterproofing at the deck perimeters. Although the project contractor would have preferred to avoid the extra cost, Duradek installers believe in doing it right the first time, so he would not install the membrane at all unless it could be done properly. The tile contractor agreed, the bricks were removed and the membrane was installed correctly.

Job Notes:

When it comes to waterproofing, it's all in the details and with this project that fact was not overlooked. When it came down to the flashing details on the perimeter, the elegant tile look was extended to this feature by taking Duradek's PVC Coated Drip Edge to a metal fabricator to customize it. They successfully adhered the exterior tile to the pvc coated drip edge and gave the project a sophisticated and elegant finishing touch.

Applicating Contractor:
Advanced Duradek Systems of Georgia / R.A. Maner Construction
Roger Maner
404-557-1061
ramanerconstruction@yahoo.com

Job Contact:
Duradek of Georgia / R.L. Hayes Construction Inc.
Royce Hayes
404-402-3251
royce@rlhayesinc.com

Duradek Case History #142

Project: New Private Residential Deck

Date: April 2012

Problem:

Finding a good contractor can sometimes be difficult in the best of circumstances, but when the project is an hour and a half outside of the nearest town in the wilderness of Northern Alberta it is an even bigger challenge.
Besides retaining the services of a good installer for waterproofing specialties, this project required a product that will stand up to the extreme elements that can wreak havoc in a cold northern winter. And with the decking project requiring roofing grade protection, the waterproofing element was critical.

In the process of waterproofing a new deck with Duradek

Duradek Solution:

The professional commitment of our Duradek installers was demonstrated when David from Koala-Tee Renovations made the long trek to the wilderness to bring his waterproofing expertise to this new home.
With a good sized upper deck over top of a lower level deck, Duradek Ultra Cork Macchiato was the perfect choice to compliment the style of the home. The new home owners now have a beautiful and low-maintenance deck, as well as a completely dry area for the lower level below.

This second level deck is now waterproofed with
roof-grade protection with Duradek

Job Notes:

The general contractor for this job had never worked with Duradek before. After seeing the completed job, he was so impressed with the Duradek Ultra vinyl membrane that he asked David from Koala-Tee Renovations to do his own home deck too!

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