This beautiful home located on the Bountiful bench has an external deck that was completely finished adding a nice touch. The only problem was the original deck had been covered with a cement like coating that was not waterproof. In fact during the tear off you could see the multiple layers and how they had failed, even the metal lath stapled to the plywood was rusted.The home owners wanted to be able to use the deck to relax and watch the sunset with invited guests, without the concern of water damages again.
Here you see Duradek's Tiledek membrane has been installed providing a waterproof barrier as well as the anti fracture membrane for tile. This was after the experts at MBL replaced all the rotted materials from the old deck and it was extensive. What your seeing in these pictures is very close to a complete rebuild, even the joists had to be removed as a result of the extensive water damages. The system is fairly simple - 3/4 T&G plywood - 1/2 cement board - Tiledek membrane - Tiled right to the membrane.
Who wouldn't be proud to show this off to friends and family? Outdoor entertainment areas are fast becoming very popular ways to improve your home and when done right they can last for decades without concern of water damages. 
MBL has a great staff and as a general contractor they understand the value of doing it right the first time. Over the years they have continued to send new employees through our training programs so each individual on the job clearly understands the system.
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