Waterproof Plywood Deck

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

Waterproof plywood deck.

Be sure to always read the directions on the containers to be sure you know how to waterproof a plywood deck. Deck waterproofing is easy to apply and it dries quickly. Steps to apply liquid rubber deck coating. These paints both repel water and provide some extra safety.

Gacodeck kit is a water borne single component waterproof deck system that can be applied over plywood concrete metal fiberglass and previously coated decks. If your deck is made from plywood you may want to consider waterproofing it with an elastic or rubberized paint. Plywood is an excellent material that is used in different types of construction. Ames elasto barrier is an elastomeric waterproof rubber basecoat for concrete plywood and hard to stick surfaces.

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. Then we are ready to install our custom system over the top of the plywood substrate foundation. One disadvantage is that most plywood is not waterproof. All of the systems carry a one hour and class a fire rating.

If the plywood is the subsurface for a deck choose a more permanent waterproofing material with an oil base. A water based liquid dual rubber coating used primarily for roof and deck waterproofing applications. Select the kind of waterproofing that works best for the plywood. Deck flashing is installed along the perimeter to insure against water penetration.

Dap dynaflex 230 referenced in the gacodeck application video is no. The system utilizes a 2 5 galvanized metal lath and a polyacrylic emulsion base coat with a wide variety of finish options. We repair any soft spots or damaged parts of the plywood decking using 3 4 inc plywood sheeting. However this kind of waterproofing eventually deteriorates requiring subsequent coats over time.