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Deck Inspection damaged decks

October 5, 2011

At California Deck Coatings our estimators are expected to find leaks and prevent them. Our goal is to waterproof you home with top of the line products, unmatched customer service , at and affordable price. Here are some things to look for on your Ladera ranch deck. [...]
Dry Rot Decks Dana Point

April 12, 2011

Dry Rot Deck Repair Dry rot is a tricky foe to fight. Even its name is deceiving since it’s not dried at all but in fact occurs due to excess moisture. But what exactly is it? Actually, it is a fungus which can cause mildew, mold, staining, or decay in wood. Micro-organisms remove cellulose from [...]
Signs of Water damage On Waterproof Deck

April 12, 2011

Signs of Water Damage It doesn’t take much water to damage your home. Mostly seems innocent, the power of water is usually underestimated in its potential to do damage. A clogged drain, a crack in your water proofed decking, a nail head popping up and even a small bubble can, over time, cause extensive damage. [...]

About Us

We offer one of the longest warranties in the industry – 10 years!

At California Deck Coatings Inc., Orange Counties #1 waterproofing company, we are a family owned waterproofing company operated by Adam Jones and our goal is honesty, integrity and quality at all cost. We love our employees they are family and they have been with us through thick and thin and in turn they are true craftsmen and dedicated to waterproofing trade.

We use only the best products and provide service like your family at California Deck Coatings we take pride in all our work but more importantly our relationships.
We are dedicated to serving Orange county, San Diego county, Los Angeles county, and Riverside county with the best deck water proofing service period.
At California Deck Coatings we believe the customer is always right and when the job is done we will be there with a good old fashion hand shake knowing that you have just recieved the best possible deck coating that anyone can give you.
As Deck Experts California Deck Coatings waterproofing and special coating systems can be designed for any budget or performance requirement.
We offer quality materials and workmanship at a reasonable price and provide one of the longest warranties in the industry (up to 10 years).

How did we become Orange Counties # 1 water proofing company?

California Deck Coatings is number one because we only do one thing SPECIALTY COATINGS! Whether its water proofing decks, decorative concrete overlays, Epoxy garage floor coatings, or resealing concrete parking structure water proofing we are Coating Experts. Our staff is dedicated to providing you the best products and service in the industry, we strive to be the best and we have earned the title. As Orange Counties #1 Water Proofing Company we will protect and enhance property value and curb appeal for years to come.

Orange County Deck Coatings & Waterproofing

California Deck Coatings provides many services including Orange County deck coatings & Orange County deck waterproofing. Deck coatings bond straight to concrete, wood, or metal substrates. This prevents lateral movement of water underneath the coatings. Once cured, coatings are non-breathable and blister if negative vapor drive is present. Physical properties of deck coatings vary as widely as the quantity of systems available.

The usual life of Orange County deck coatings depends upon proper maintenance in addition to traffic wear. Heavily traveled parking garage decks and loading docks will war faster than a seldom-used deck area. With proper installation, deck coatings should function for upward of 5 years before requiring resealing. The resealing process includes cleaning, patching existing coatings as required, reapplying top coatings and if required adding intermediate coats at traffic lanes. Proper maintenance of your Orange County deck coatings prevents coatings from being worn and exposing base coatings that cannot withstand traffic or exposure.

Exposed and unmaintained deck-coating systems require complete removal and replacement when repairs become necessary. Chemical spills, tears, ruptures, and improper usage should be repaired to avoid unnecessary coating damage. Maintaining the very best Orange County deck coatings surface properly will extend the life cycle of the deck-coating system indefinitely. Again, maintenance is paramount to a long lasting deck. Some decks lasts 25-30 years with proper care yet some only last 5-10 years after being installed because of ignoring or delaying the constant maintenance it needs. Normal maintenance includes regularly cleaning to wash away dirt that can wear down the coating. All waterproof coatings sealant needs to be renewed as frequently as every two to three years.

The important thing to preventing your Orange County deck coatings from becoming an issue is to inspect your deck. Frequent (at least one time per year) inspections can help eliminate problems. Catching small problems before they become big problems can help to save considerable sums of cash from having to be allocated to framing repairs because of leaks. The summer time is an ideal time to inspect decks, it isn't raining and there's a while before the winter storms begin anew to obtain bids making needed repairs. The inspection needn't be a difficult move to make; there are many things to look for that the layman can spot pretty easily.

Warning signs to look for in your Orange County deck coatings inspection include cracks in the deck coating, nails popping with the coating from the subsurface, de-laminating paint and bubbles in the coating surface. Any of these items found is really a sign the waterproof surface continues to be compromised. Owners should be searching for these indicators too, as well as searching for stains on the ceiling or walls in the home below their deck. Metal flashing could be checked for signs of rust, pulling loose from the deck coating or if it is bent or broken.