a client of mine has a 350 square foot tiled deck over a finished space. the tile had been layed over plywood coated with gaaco flex roll-on covering. as the plywood has moved, seams split in the gaaco, and water began coming through the grout and into the floor below. so, needless to say, it all has to be redone. but for now, they would just like to cover the tile for the winter and deal with the problem next summer when they can afford to do it right. (option is to take up tile, put down 1/4 inch cement board to smooth the torn up surface, cover with protecto wrap anti-fracture membrane, and retile). for now we are looking at options to securely cover the tile from water for the seattle winter. we’ve been thinking of rubber shower membrane with seams glued, covered with some kind of sheet flooring – all just to pass the year. this option would be around 500 in materials. any other suggestions would be greatly appreciated.
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I'd get a sheet of EPDM.
Roofing suppliers carry it, you can order it online, or pool/pond liners are the same product so it can be found at ag supply stores
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Depending on the kinds of winters you have, something between a blue tarp, and a new roof should do the job.
Piffen's suggestion of the EPDM roofing material is a very good idea.
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