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West Coast Deck Waterproofing

RESOURCES

Pli Deck CC

Life Paint Color Chart

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Pacific Polymer Color Chart

Desert Brand Color Chart

Concrete Stains

Pli deck Color Chart

Westcoat- Color Chart 1

Westcoat- Color Chart 2

American Flagstone

Baltimore Brick

Basket Weave

Brick Ribbon

Fanfare

Herrinbone

King’s Slate

Norman Cobbles

Palos Verdes Stone

Sante Fe

Satillo Tile

Serpentine

Balcony

The same as a deck, usually with closed in outside walls.

Cement System

A multi-ply assembly of metal lath is stapled (using big roofing staples) directly to plywood decks, balconies, walkways, landings, or stairs. Once the metal lath is attached, a layer of cement is applied in a smooth coat. After the metal lath and cement is applied, a layer of liquid acrylic resin with fiberglass (yes, just like a boat or surfboard) is applied. This is what makes your surface waterproof. An additional coat of cement-based texture is Over that, another coat of cement based texture is spread on and allowed to dry. Next, a textured coat applied with an air-powered hopper to create an “orange peel”-like texture. The final step is to apply the surface with a coating of acrylic paint, available in a variety of colors.

Cricket

This term refers to the area on a deck which is raised usually in a triangular shape to divert water towards the drains or scuppers.

Deck

A second floor (or above) outside living space usually outside a living room or bedroom. Usually has a steel or wood guardrail system.

Door Pan

A piece of sheet metal made to go under the threshold of the exterior doors that prevents water from leaking under the doors or existing threshold. It has a small vertical lip on the inside that prevents water from flowing in.

Epoxy Floor Coatings

Popular with garage flooring, Epoxy coating will not only protect your concrete but make oil spills much easier to clean up. Glossy epoxy floors are common in food plants, labs, auto service bays and many other locations. Garage floors in residential properties are often coated with epoxy to improve appearance, resist oil and grease stains. Be very careful to engage a professional in epoxy coatings as many big box home improvement stores sell cheap floor products which are not suitable for hot auto tires (when you come home) and may discolor, wear through or peel.

Expansion joint

This is a product used to seal the concrete pool deck or other large expansion joints in concrete.

Flashing

Sheet metal that makes a solid connection between the horizontal surfaces and the vertical surfaces like a stucco or wood exterior wall. Also the metal on the edge of the deck where it is open on the outside.

Floor Joists

This term refers to the actual framing that usually extends from inside your units floor outside the building to support the balcony or deck. These structural beams sometimes rot and must be replaced to provide a solid walking surface and a suitable surface to anchor your new deck coating system.

Iron rail base plate

This is the square plate on the hand rail post that actually connects the deck to the rail. These often rust and must be replaced.

Landing

The small area at the top of stairs.

Patio

A first floor outside living space usually made concrete or pavers, not a waterproof surface. Still suitable for decorative surface coating and non skid surfaces.

Plywood Repair

When plywood decks (under waterproof deck) sustains moisture damage from leaks on a damaged or cracked deck, the plywood rots and must be replaced to provide a solid walking surface and a suitable surface to anchor your new deck coating system.

Ponding

Ponding is the areas on a deck where water stands after a rain or a good wash down. Some ponding is normal where large decks are applied and very little slope is present. It is considered normal if the water that remains is less than 3/8″ in depth as per California Building performance guidelines and dries up within 24 hours after water is applied.

Pool Deck

A Pool Deck is the area surrounding a swimming pool, typically designed to providea safe, functional, and visually appealing space for lounging, walking, or other activities. Pool decks are often constructed on-grade (level with the surrounding ground) or above-grade (elevated) and are most commonly made from concrete due to its durability and affordability.

Over time, however, concrete pool decks may develop visible cracks, experience lifting due to shifting ground, or become discolored as they age. These issues can affect both the appearance and safety of the deck. Proper care and maintenance, or in some cases resurfacing, can help preserve the quality of a pool deck.

Polyurethane Caulking

Caulking used to repair cracks under the new coating system.

Restoration system

Applied over existing decks that are in generally good condition. This system is just like the “Cement System” but without the removal, metal lath and concrete base coat.

SB-326 HOA Deck Inspections

SB-326 refers to California Senate Bill 326, which mandates the inspection of exterior elevated elements (EEEs) such as decks, balconies, stairways, walkways, and their railings in multi-unit residential buildings managed by Homeowners Associations (HOAs). The law requires regular professional inspections to ensure structural integrity and safety.

SB-721 Balcony Inspection

SB-721 inspection is a mandated safety examination of exterior elevated elements (EEEs) in multi-family residential buildings in California. These inspections evaluate the structural integrity of balconies, decks, stairways, walkways, and similar exterior structures to identify potential safety hazards and prevent catastrophic failures. Required by California Senate Bill 721 (passed in 2018), these inspections must be conducted by qualified professionals such as structural engineers or architects every six years, with documented findings and timely completion of any necessary repairs.

Scuppers

Scuppers are normally sheet metal tubes that go through the wall to allow water to escape the Deck area. Sometimes they are the only drainage and sometimes they are used as emergency overflows so if the drain is blocked the scupper will allow drainage.

Slope

Slope is the angle of the deck that allows water to run off the edge or into the drains. Sometimes the slope is actually framed into wood buildings and other times on concrete buildings it must be achieved by the application of additional concrete compounds to make sure the water runs off or to the drains properly.

Walkway

A common, usually narrow entry to multiple upstairs units.

Waterproofing Systems

In order to guarantee the highest quality work, West Coast Deck Waterproofing uses the highest quality products to guarantee customer satisfaction.

Colors | Patterns

West Coast Deck Waterproofing

RESOURCES

Pli Deck CC

Life Paint Color Chart

Pacific Polymer Color Chart

Desert Brand Color Chart

Concrete Stains

Pli deck Color Chart

Westcoat- Color Chart 1

Westcoat- Color Chart 2

American Flagstone

Baltimore Brick

Basket Weave

Brick Ribbon

Fanfare

Herrinbone

King’s Slate

Norman Cobbles

Palos Verdes Stone

Sante Fe

Satillo Tile

Serpentine

Balcony

Cement System

Cricket

Deck

Door Pan

Epoxy Floor Coatings

Expansion joint

Flashing

Floor Joists

Iron rail base plate

Landing

Patio

Plywood Repair

Ponding

Pool Deck

Polyurethane Caulking

Restoration system

SB-326 HOA Deck Inspections

SB-721 Balcony Inspection

Scuppers

Slope

Walkway

ALX-Pro (Standard Finish)

AL Flex (Plywood)

AL UT (Plywood)

Desert Crete Decking

Desert Flex

Elasto Deck 5000

Elasto Deck BT

Elasto-Glaze 6001 AL

Hydro Block HB 100

Life Deck AL

Life Deck FM

Life Deck MC (Over Concrete)

Life Deck TC (Overlay)

MACoat (Standard Finish)

MACoat (Underlayment)

MC-UT (Concrete Under Tile)

Pli Deck Coating

Polycoat 100SC

Polycoat Base Coat 355

Polydeck 400

TC (Concrete Resurfacing)

Pli Deck CC

Life Paint Color Chart

Pacific Polymer Color Chart

Desert Brand Color Chart

Concrete Stains

Pli deck Color Chart

Westcoat- Color Chart 1

Westcoat- Color Chart 2

American Flagstone

Baltimore Brick

Basket Weave

Brick Ribbon

Fanfare

Herrinbone