Waterproofing coating is added to the concrete that will help make water ingress impenetrable as well as making it easy to maintain. Waterproofing your deck with the right coating means that it will be protected from moisture all year long. Even if it doesn’t rain as much in summer, liquid particles in the air can still negatively affect your deck. Once your deck has been waterproofed, you no longer have to worry about moisture damaging this area. There are different types of coatings for waterproofing your concrete deck, which are given below.
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Different types of coatings for waterproofing your concrete deck,
Liquid Rubber Polyurethane Textured deck coating
Liquid Rubber Polyurethane Textured Deck Coating forms a hard yet flexible, single-component, protective membrane that combines specific polyurethane and acrylic polymers. This easy to apply, ultra-low VOC coating can be used to protect decks, docks, outdoor walkways, floors and much more. Given the cured membrane’s superior strength, waterproof properties and high adhesion to most substrates, Liquid Rubber’s Polyurethane Coating is an ideal solution for indoor and outdoor, and hot and cold environments.
Pitch Modified PU deck coating
Single component, water-based, polymer-modified, polyurethane-asphalt hybrid coating cures to form a tough and highly-elastic membrane and provides durable and seamless waterproofing protection for concrete substrates. When completely dry and fully bonded to the substrate, the coating forms an impervious continuous barrier to eliminate the migration of water between the membrane and substrate. It is ideal for application on concrete decks, especially where surface profiles and the presence of services provided detailing difficulties for the use of pre-formed membranes.
Slip Resistant Textured deck coating
High-build elastomeric coating is now designed to offer slip resistance to wood and concrete stairs, ramps, decks, docks, patios, sidewalks, and more. The modern day’s unique formula provides long-lasting protection against moisture and the damaging effects of the sun. It is designed to expand and contract along with the substrate while offering excellent scuff resistance.
New Halogen-Free Parylene deck coating
New Halogen-Free Parylene coating offers manufacturers the same host of beneficial properties that they have come to expect from the Parylene family, but with improved barrier properties over traditional halogen-free variants. It is applied through a vapor deposition process that results in an ultra-thin, uniform, pinhole-free conformal coating. The thin film forms at a molecular level to fully encapsulate components and devices, offering complete protection and increased reliability of intricate, complex electronic devices.
Fluoropolymer deck coating
A fluoropolymer is a polymer that is based in fluorocarbon and has strong carbon-fluoride bonds. fluoropolymer is a chemical compound that contains many strong carbon-fluoride bonds. The fluorine in a fluoropolymer is electrically negative, which gives it the property of not bonding easily with other materials. That’s what makes a fluoropolymer non-stick. Fluoropolymer coatings have excellent non-stick properties and reduce friction and resist corrosion. They withstand very high temperatures, as well. Fluoropolymers are insulators, meaning they do not conduct electricity. They do not absorb water, either.
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Elastomeric deck coating
Elastomeric deck coating is designed to protect, resurface, and waterproof old damaged wood and concrete. The unique formula provides long-lasting protection against moisture and the damaging effects of the sun. Elastomeric coatings have long been a noteworthy solution for high-risk finish applications such as concrete, masonry, stucco, and even metal roofs. The difference between elastomeric and conventional paint/stain technologies is that elastomeric have higher solid contents, and can be applied much thicker. These coatings are engineered to reject water infiltration and to have “filling” qualities for surfaces with cracks and voids.
Urethane deck coating
It is a single component, a moisture-cured elastomeric urethane waterproofing system designed for pedestrian traffic. It is a monolithic system, designed to waterproof concrete and plywood surfaces by excluding moisture penetration during low-temperature exposure as well as high temperature, high humidity thermal cycling. This waterproofing system has excellent adhesion, impact, and abrasion resistance while exhibiting superior flexibility and weather resistance.
Multi-layer deck coating
A multi-layer protective coating is designed for above grade decks. It can be applied to wood and most other surfaces or substrates in need of a waterproofing and/or fire-resistant protective coating. It is designed to provide a decorative finished waterproof deck surfacing.
Conclusion
In Concrete Deck Waterproofing it is important to understand that concrete floors on their own are not in any way waterproof. The decks being waterproofed have been increased every day because of such reasons. All the decks are usually exposed to nature. Getting soaked in the rain, therefore, one thing that you cannot prevent. With time you will find out that mold is moving towards the direction of the deck.
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