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DIVISION 7 PEDESTRIAN TRAFFIC COATINGS/FIRE RESISTANT DECKING

"Wood decks are just organized kindling" -firefighter in YouTube video

DeckExpert.com is the advocate for the use of solid surface Division 7 Pedestrian Traffic Coatings/decking. Solid surface decking offers considerable advantages over traditional wood decking and composite decking.

Solid surface decking-concrete based systems offer Class A fire resistant ratings as well as "One Hour" fire ratings (some not all do) as per ASTM E-108 UL790 and or ASTM E-119 requirements.

Solid surface Pedestrian Traffic coatings offer waterproofing for roofs over living spaces as well as being able to be walked on. Using wood or composite decking requires a waterproofing system AND the deck for traffic.

Solid surface pedestrian coatings are far easier to maintain and less expensive to own. A typical wood or composite deck has an estimated life span of 15-20 years. A solid surface decking system made of concrete is expected to last 25-30+ years.

Solid surface pedestrian traffic coatings don't need yearly dreaded maintenance of sanding and staining and sealing. No splinters, no nails popping out to catch bare feet. With a solid surface deck system, you'll need to have most painted about every 3-5 years.

Come explore the ways Division 7 Pedestrian Traffic coatings can make your home safer from fire, easier to maintain and help maintain or even increase it's value!

SAVE YOURSELF FROM LEAKY DECKS! HAVE THE WORK DONE RIGHT

"Unfortunately, there is no end in sight to leaky decks" Dave Gobis, Consultant (from Tile Magazine)

The Doctor: "Water is patient," Adelaide. "Water just waits. ... Water always wins."

from Dr. Who, The Waters of Mars

"Never underestimate the power of wind driven rain to penetrate the building envelope."

"The common law of business balance prohibits paying a little and getting a lot. It can’t be done. If you deal with the lowest bidder, it is well to add something for the risk you run, and if you do that you will have enough to pay for something better."

John Ruskin

By using our website and the advice and information within, you may help beat Dave Gobis' prediction of no end in sight to leaky decks....but remember, water always wins... eventually...so use our site to help battle the elements with the best in decking advice. Oh, and remember, the lowest bid probably isn't your best choice...better ask a LOT of questions before you take the low bidder! Caveat emptor.

Hello, I'm Bill Leys, owner of this site. Welcome to DeckExpert.com; I'm glad you found us. This site replaces my previous site, Waterproofdeckcoatingadvice.com. DeckExpert.com has new features, more videos, more hall of shame pictures and information and advice for you.

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About the Deck Expert

I'm Bill Leys, the owner and creator of DeckExpert.com. My goal is to provide visitors with a website to use for a reference for finding information about waterproof deck coatings in one place. Contractors selling you deck coatings may not have YOUR best interests at heart.

I do. I published this site to help you sort the wheat from the chafe. Winnow away! I try to present unbiased and factual information. You need to come to your own conclusions when weighing the various claims you'll hear made by installers and contractors when they are selling you on their preferred deck coating system. As the buyer, you need to be armed with information, to help you make the right decision, based on education and information. The key to doing a good job is being informed and educated. I hope you'll find the information you need here.Remember,everyone is trying to sell you something, touting the benefits (real or imagined) and usually forgetting the downside of their product. They are thinking of their pocket and how much they can fill theirs using the funds in your pocket.

Articles of mine have been published in ECHOJournal, Residential Contractor, Condo Management, and CAI Chapter magazines such as Channels of Communication, Bay Area Communicator and Greater Inland Empire's Community Association news. I was honored by the Los Angeles Chapter of CAI, being awarded with their 2007 Editor's Choice Award for my article, SB-800 & Decks. My latest article has just been published in THE JOURNAL OF LIGHT CONSTRUCTION, from Hanley Wood Publishing group of trade magazines. Click here to read it at JLC.

I have been a speaker at various trade events, such as ECHO's Annual Seminar, APRA's annual seminar, CAI Chapter events, Journal of Light Construction magazine's JLC Live! Residential Trade Show as well as for HOA management companies, Reserve Study providers and architects and contractors. Contact me today to book a speaking engagement for your next event.

Affiliations: I am a member of Community Associations Institute and the SLO County Builder's Exchange.

Licenses: I am a licensed contractor in the State of California, CA Lic # 890269. Licensed since 2007.

Expertise-I specialize in correctly installing waterproof deck coatings and below grade waterproofing.