Waterproof Plywood Deck

The liquid rubber deck coating is applied under and over the geo textile.

Waterproof plywood deck.

Deck waterproofing is easy to apply and it dries quickly. Select the kind of waterproofing that works best for the plywood. One disadvantage is that most plywood is not waterproof. From building homes to creating decks to crafting particular items plywood is relatively inexpensive durable and comes in different types that are flexible for your needs.

Waterproofing plywood decking is as easy as 1 2 3 4 5. Ames elasto barrier is an elastomeric waterproof rubber basecoat for concrete plywood and hard to stick surfaces. Dap dynaflex 230 referenced in the gacodeck application video is no. Steps to apply liquid rubber deck coating.

The pli dek waterproof deck system for plywood substrates has been icc es evaluated since 1980. We repair any soft spots or damaged parts of the plywood decking using 3 4 inc plywood sheeting. If the plywood is the subsurface for a deck choose a more permanent waterproofing material with an oil base. However this kind of waterproofing eventually deteriorates requiring subsequent coats over time.

Deck flashing is installed along the perimeter to insure against water penetration. Then we are ready to install our custom system over the top of the plywood substrate foundation. The coating is designed to create a fully adhered durable waterproof membrane that expands and contracts along with the substrate. The system utilizes a 2 5 galvanized metal lath and a polyacrylic emulsion base coat with a wide variety of finish options.

Be sure to always read the directions on the containers to be sure you know how to waterproof a plywood deck. Plywood is an excellent material that is used in different types of construction. Gacodeck kit is a water borne single component waterproof deck system that can be applied over plywood concrete metal fiberglass and previously coated decks. These paints both repel water and provide some extra safety.