Now see You Tube Video's Here

Check out our latest feature here at the Deck Blog-You Tube video's!

No, not video's of boring stuff, exciting video's featuring waterproofing and acid staining and concrete prep and more fun exciting stuff to keep your mind busy for hours on end...

Scroll down and you'll find this new feature on the right side column, hit the refresh button to see othe rchoices streamed in. My browser loads the video on the top of the page.

To Crack or Not to Crack-Today's Mystery Deck Problem

Today's mystery-the case of the cracked deck.
History, subject had a metal lath/polymer modified deck coating system installed over his OSB covered deck. Subject had a crack appear soon thereafter.

Flash forward-subject asks me to inspect his deck and give him a quote to fix.

Inspection reveals a crack in the deck, following what appears to be the seams of the OSB sheathing.

Here's some pictures, take a look and see what you think has caused this problem.

Email me at Bill@Waterproofdeckcoatingadvice.com and tell me what you think.

I'll post my thoughts in a couple of weeks...

Say Hello to our new blogger!

A warm welcome to our latest author to join us here at Waterproofdeckcoatingadvice.com's blog-Ron Webber of Procoat Systems/Statewide Coatings of Orange CA.

Ron's background includes years in the stucco/plastering trades. Many in the industry recognize his expertise in waterproofing buildings.

As owner of one of the largest waterproofing/deck coating/concrete coating installers in Southern California, we're sure that Ron will be able to bring you his stories and experiences to this blog.

We're glad to have Ron onboard!

RCI, Inc.

RCI, Inc.: "2007 Symposium on Building Envelope Technology - November 8-9 Designing, Detailing and Specifying the Building Envelope of Today and Tomorrow Symposium Dates: Thursday, November 8, 2007 Friday, November 9, 2007 Location: Seaport Hotel 1 Seaport Lane Boston, MA 02210 617-385-4000 Web site: www.seaportboston.com Technical Education for Building Envelope Professionals The Symposium on Building Envelope Technology is a two-day educational program offering cutting-edge information regarding design, construction, maintenance and repair of modern and/or aging older building envelopes. The event's open, inclusive environment encourages attendees to ask questions and stimulates dialogue. Speakers offer relevant solutions by referencing real-world examples and specific case histories. Each registrant will receive a comprehensive proceedings book detailing program information. Breakfast, lunch and breaks will be catered daily. There will be an informal social reception Thursday evening. Educational Programs Include * Using the Whole Building Approach to Design High-performance Buildings * Design Principles for Plaza Waterproofing Systems"

READ ALL ABOUT THIS IMPORTANT WATERPROOFING SYMPOSIUM by clicking the link above to go to RCI's page

Straight Issues | Leaky-condo legal battle rumbles on | Straight.com

Straight Issues | Leaky-condo legal battle rumbles on | Straight.com: "Straight Issues Leaky-condo legal battle rumbles on Straight Issues Publish Date: July 19, 2007 The struggle of leaky-condo buyers is far from over. Take the case of Strata Plan LMS 1725 , owners of units at the Governor's Tower and Villas condominiums in Yaletown. It took no less than a B.C. Supreme Court ruling to allow them to retain an engineering firm to rehabilitate the buildings that suffered from water-penetration problems following their construction in 1994. Property developer Pacific Place Holdings Ltd . had objected to their hiring of RDH Building Engineering Ltd. on the grounds that the same firm had previously provided expert advice to the builder. In a July 12 decision, the court noted that the developer's application to disqualify the engineering company will not only delay the repair and hike costs but also 'increase the difficulties' of owners. This won't end the legal fight. The condo owners earlier sued the builder. The trial will start in January 2008, the 245 owners' lawyer, Robert Lesperance , told the Straight . At least 65,000 homeowners in B.C. have been affected by the leaky-condo problem, according to estimates by the Consumer Advocacy and Support to Homeowners Society. Society cofounder John Grasty noted that building tarps are visible across the Low"

Coalition of Leaky Condo Owners Home Page

Coalition of Leaky Condo Owners Home Page

Our Canadian neighbors to the north aren't exempt from leaky condo's; here's a great Blog from the Great White North!