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   rez | Feb 15, 2008 06:49am | #1

   Dig the groovey fabric!

    

   bump

    

    

   Peach full,
   easy feelin'.

   
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   RedfordHenry | Feb 15, 2008 07:06am | #2

   I briefly skimmed the info provided on the link.  Under "Deck Prep" it says that deck should be clean and dry.  From the pictures, that deck looks like it's hasn't been either for at least 20 yrs.  With all that slime (facing north perhaps), a fiberglass deck might get pretty slick over time (embed some traction grit maybe?).  On the otherhand, should be easier to wash although these HO's don't seem like maintenance freaks.

   Sorry, no good advice from here.

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   bjr | Feb 15, 2008 06:15pm | #4

   "I briefly skimmed the info provided on the link.  Under "Deck Prep" it says that deck should be clean and dry.  From the pictures, that deck looks like it's hasn't been either for at least 20 yrs.  With all that slime (facing north perhaps), a fiberglass deck might get pretty slick over time (embed some traction grit maybe?).  On the otherhand, should be easier to wash although these HO's don't seem like maintenance freaks."

   Yes, I'll be yarding off the old deck and railings then  putting down a new plywood substrate. This building is a two car garage with a second floor that I'm putting in a kitchen and bath that the HO will be living in for 2 years while their current house, which is on the same property, is getting torn down and a new one built (not by me).

   This building has been sitting around for 20 years and not used as anything other than a garage. Thus the buildup of debris and leaves on the existing deck. They would be good candidates for any required maintainance from what I know of them.

   Can you post some pic's/ links of this Kemper Fiberglass deck. I googled it and got a bunch of hits for a museum and janitorial supplies but not any luck for a deck product.

   BjR

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   RedfordHenry | Feb 16, 2008 08:21pm | #6

   Jeff Clarke mentioned the Kemper product (not me).  You might want to reply to his post for the info you are seeking.

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   Jeff_Clarke | Feb 21, 2008 09:13am | #7

   http://www.kempersystem.net/

   You'll need to find an applicator in your area.  And, it's not cheap.  But by the time you finish with all the duck boarding etc. ....

   Jeff

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   bjr | Feb 21, 2008 09:47am | #8

   Thanks a bunch Jeff.

   BjR

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   Piffin | Feb 21, 2008 01:17pm | #9

   what would bother me about that is where you indicate "typical deck tohouse transition"A typical transition there to me would mean that you have to rebuild that wal with windows so close to deck.Door a problem especially, it has an almost flush threshold where green stain indicates that water puddles. I wouldn,t begin to knoiw how to flash that one without a 4" curb. Try it like it is and you are trying to get good materials to make up for bad design 

    

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   Jeff_Clarke | Feb 15, 2008 04:16pm | #3

   We have Kemper fiberglass on ours and I would never go back to single-ply plus duck boards.

   Expensive but worth it.

    

   Jeff

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   rlrefalo | Feb 15, 2008 06:38pm | #5

   Fiberglass decks work well , but as with any coating product, preparation is critical. Those posts will be problematic. You need to wrap FG up the post and then wrap the post with felt and attach a weather resistant covering such as a manufactured post casing or built-up post wrap. Top it with a post cap to keep out the water. Likewise with the door and wall junction.  It may be desireable to raise the door on a curb and put a copper pan beneath for counterflashing.

   Rich

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   cardiaceagle | Feb 21, 2008 08:16pm | #10

   I've done 3 or 4 fiberglass decks...

   a couple installed over living space also...

   I prefer them to a duradeck type of installation...

   the guys at fibre -tek are very helpfull ...

   industrial paint and plastic has installation classes sometimes....

   regards