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Waterproofing really can be such an ugly business!... Not anymore!
Peeling, cracking or delaminating coatings (Urethanes, Epoxies, Acrylics); leaks, rotting wood, mildew and cracked, spalling concrete - these are all common problems with the old fashioned methods of waterproofing decks and balconies.
With Duradek's pre-engineered vinyl sheet membrane system, these all too familiar defects are really a thing of the past. Below is a chart outlining common problems with other waterproofing products, and how Duradek is a solution to these problems.
| Problems with Liquid Coatings | Why It is a Problem | How Duradek is Better |
| Usually require multiple applications. | •
The surface cannot be used until curing is complete. • Alternate access must be provided. • Proper adhesion between coats can be affected by weather, time and traffic. |
• Duradek is a pre-manufactured sheet, installed process, in one step - ready for immediate use. It can even be walked on during the installation meaning fewer tenant disruptions & vacancies. |
| Require optimal conditions for best performance. | • Optimal conditions do not often exist. Temperature and humidity fluctuate hourly and daily. | • Duradek can be successfully installed in any weather conditions. |
| Coatings require extensive surface preparation, particularly over cracks. | • Time consuming, noisy, disruptive and expensive. | • Duradek is glued to almost any surface, even over cracks with minimal surface preparation. |
| Problems with Wood | Why It is a Problem | How Duradek is Better |
| Wood deteriorates when exposed to the elements. | • Wood splits, twists, warps, splinters, rots, shrinks and requires painting or staining regularly. | • Duradek requires no regular maintenance except cleaning. |
| Wood is slippery when wet. | • Safety hazard. | • Duradek can be purchased with varying degrees of non-slip surfaces. |
| Problems with Carpet | Why It is a Problem | How Duradek is Better |
| Carpet is not waterproof. | • Carpet must be put over a waterproof surface or it accelerates the deterioration of wood or concrete. | • Duradek is completely waterproof and attractive. |
| Carpet holds water and slows the drying. | • Surfaces which are continuously wet, will rot or deteriorate more quickly. | • Duradek dries quickly. |
| Carpet fibers deteriorate rapidly in the sun. | • Requires frequent replacement. | •
Duradek has a long life expectancy and can in the sun. Be re-coated
in the future. • Carpet can easily be installed over Duradek. |
Remember, when choosing a vinyl waterproofing system, check it out first!
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