Typically sealing a wooden deck is a once a year chore but olympic stain maximum waterproofing sealant lasts up to three years.
How to waterproof a deck floor.
Finally never design or build a deck that is level with or higher than the interior floor.
Use our fast and free online deck calculator to calculate the vinyl decking materials you will need to waterproof your patio deck roof deck balcony or pool deck.
This applies to any deck but it s essential for a waterproof deck over living space.
Deck framing needs to be sloped with at least a 1 8 inch per foot pitch for drainage a consideration when you re retrofitting an existing deck with a waterproof decking product.
Dexedry flanges are designed to act as spacers between boards and also as mini gutters to channel water toward deck edges.
Decks should be a minimum of 1 1 2 inches below the level of the interior floor.
After submitting your vinyl deck flooring order online an econodek representative will contact you to review your order and ensure you have everything you need before.
We supply both 12 x 12 and 12 x 24 ipe wood tiles in our swiftdeck range the 12 x 24 tiles can be placed side by side to create a larger 24 x 24 module if a larger.
An easy and cost effective do it yourself project.
Tufdek is a waterproof vinyl decking supplier for outdoor vinyl deck covering and flooring for patios stairs pool decks sundecks roof decks and walkways.
How to waterproof decks.
Always check the plans before building.
The wood will absorb water swelling and warping over time.
Currently about 10 of our projects include a dry space under the decking either in part or under the entire decking surface.
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The sealer protects against rotting cupping and staining caused.
Ordering econodek is simple and easy.
Waterproofing is typically a concern with wooden decks.
So a typical deck waterproofing project could be completed in just a couple of hours not days even if you don t have any particular diy skills.