They use giant slabs of foam in the foundation for extra buoyancy and insulation, and as an extra safety measure if a leak in your foundation occurs.
In Texas in dangerous flood areas, the government is considering cancelling flood insurance, especially in Houston.
While everyone is underwater your high and dry. And not to mention a cold floor in the winter months. The biggest drawback is external water and sewer installations. Securing the floating house on giant pylons is necessary for keeping the house in one spot. When flooding occurs your house will be underwater. Some places in the country sit 7 meters or 21 feet below sea level. The average house stands already 6-7 feet below sea level. View CAD drawings and substrate requirements for the Plazadek Systems in our Floating Deck System Architectural Resources.Here in Holland they are becoming increasingly popular. View a sample of the Plazadek System warranty here. The Plazadek System with Duradek Ultra 60 mil membranes comes with a 10-year warranty. Heavy wear surfaces like concrete pavers, interlocking stone or poured concrete are not to be placed directly on the Duradek Ultra Membrane due to friction and/or risk of puncture.įailure to include a separation layer with stone or concrete assemblies will void the warranty. The Plazadek System with Duradek Ultra Membranes requires a separation layer or use of pedestals to support heavy wear surfaces.
With Duradek vinyl doing the waterproofing job under your Floating Deck System, you have an extremely durable, long-lasting pedestrian deck or flat roof surface while protecting the structure from moisture penetration. The typical details those installers work with every day on decks and balconies are just as important for decks covered with pavers or duckboards. Duradek will not sell waterproofing products to any company whose installers have not been trained.
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In addition to the proven performance of our waterproofing membrane, the primary benefit of Duradek’s Plazadek System is the trained applicators who install the material. It requires finishing around doors, drains, pillars, railings, stairs and many different types of siding and tie-ins to other roofing products. Deck and balcony waterproofing details are far more complicated than basic roofing. The 60 mil product is 25% thicker than what is required for roofing membranes on commercial buildings (48 mil) and therefore capable of handling almost any abuse it would be subjected to over its lifetime.ĭuradek’s experience in the waterproofing of surfaces designed for leisure living and pedestrian traffic has shown us time and time again that the application of pedestrian roofing membranes requires details and a skill set beyond just keeping the water out. The Plazadek System is an application of Duradek Ultra Vinyl specifically for use with pavers, duckboards, or other wear surfaces. These overlay products address the burden of heavy pedestrian traffic and Duradek’s Plazadek System provides the waterproofing solution ideally suited for use with floating deck systems for complete waterproof protection. Stamped concrete pavers, duckboards or other types of overlay products may be your preferred pedestrian surface on high traffic or commercial roof decks that are subject to abuse. Roofing Approved Plazadek System for Under Pavers and Duck Boards A reliable, roofing approved waterproof membrane may be the most essential component to extend the lifetime performance for flat roof deck assemblies designed as floating or pedestal systems. The Plazadek System – Waterproofing Membrane for Floating Deck Systemsįloating or pedestal roof deck assemblies can be an ideal low-maintenance deck surface on high traffic areas when properly installed.