Tuesday, September 13, 2011

MBL - From oh so bad to WOW!

If I had this view you would find me on the deck,



As you will see throughout this article this is a very large project with two 1000+ sq ft decks. It was thought that the upper deck had some water issues. They were right! This had a rubber mat of some type laid on top of plywood and then was covered with outdoor carpeting

(astro turf). Not even close to waterproof but it looks good for a year or so while the water is recking havoc below.

This is one of the support columns for the upper deck and the damages are obvious. In fact there was so much damage that by the time it was all discovered the lower deck would have to be replaced as well. There was a lot of bad news for the home owner to handle, the good news was the contractor had the solution as well. MBL does a lot of decks and understands there really is only one option when you want a waterproof system that will last for decades with no on going maintenance program other then washing it off.

Shane and the gang went to work repairing and replacing the water damaged substrate and turning these decks in to outstanding outdoor entertainment areas. Once the Duradek's Heritage Sienna was fully adhered to the substrate it was in use and ready for action.




It can be mind boggling to some people; that 60 mil membrane is all there is? Doesn't it need to be thicker or more of it? Shouldn't there be more layers? Does it really last? Duradek has been doing this for more than 37 years. All of that history and experience are what makes up the membrane, almost 4 decades! Of the work done in the Salt Lake Valley a very large percentage is done over living space where roofing requirements have to be met. That's where you separate the traffic coatings from true roofing products.


When you have this large an area waterproofing should be the number one thing on your mind. To have a failure would be very expensive. Second thing I would like is something that is going to be low maintenance, long lasting and has an attractive look to it.
















MBL leaky roof decks done right

This roof deck obviously has a lot of water on it during a rain storm. Too bad the home owner learned the hard way about using coatings and not keeping up on the maintenance programs. The dining doom is under the roof deck and the sheet rock had already been replaced once, now it was time to get it fixed right before the rain comes again.

Once again the "deck experts" at MBL were called upon to help. In order to properly waterproof the deck the cedar siding would need to be removed, thus allowing them to flash up the wall a minimum of 6 inches (building code). The siding was then put back as it was. Now with rain running off the roof onto the roof deck or snow drifts building up in the winter this home is protected for decades to come. That's right, shovel the snow if you like, use rock salt or ice melting chemicals to keep it clean in the winter it's OK. Simply wash it off in the spring and break out the BBQ or bring your chair out here to read and watch the sunrise.

Duradek's Hertiage Agate was a great choice and added a nice rustic touch to the cedar siding and color matched railing. The most important part of this job was providing the home owner with peace of mind. No more expensive repairs from water damage and the ability to just relax, we've got you covered.

Wednesday, September 7, 2011

Great Western Roofing- Twice as nice!

What a great way to turn up the beauty of a deck and walkway. Great Western Roofing used two complimentary colors to waterproof this combination project. The main area is a recent addition to the Duradek line, Forrest Floor Birch while the trim along the base of the wall and the walkway is a solid grey.



With the rail being grey as well they really do compliment each other and add a real touch of class to entire the area.


Waterproof, awesome looking, lasts for decades and very low maintenance. What more can you ask for? When it comes to work like this Great Western Roofing has you covered.