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   Brian | Mar 28, 2006 02:06am | #1

   mkap - I remember the 1997 article, but not the one you reference.  You may wish to check out http://www.grailcoat.com - they sell a thin coat cement product that is waterproof and makes your deck like a patio.

   The last deck I built w/rubber roofing leaked the 1st time, so I'd better not give advice on that method.

    

   Treat every person you meet like you will know them the rest of your life - you just might!
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   McDesign | Mar 28, 2006 03:31am | #2

   Use Seal-O-Flex on a 1/4" per foot sloped 3/4" decking, then silicone down strips of foam sill sealer.  On those, lay down tapered treated strips.  Build the (lvel) deck in sections or "pallets" on that.  Every 5-7 years, lift up the sections and recoat the Seal-O-Flex top coat.  I've done a couple, and can send pix if you're interested.

   Forrest

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   mkap | Mar 28, 2006 03:50am | #3

   Thanks much.  I would be interested in pics if you can send them.  I appreciate your help.  Anything in the way of details would help as well.

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   McDesign | Mar 28, 2006 04:35am | #4

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   Here is a picture from the ground and one up top during construction (I didn't choose the colors!)  The third picture is the bare Seal-O-Flex on the same house, but on the front porch roof - no deck.

   Rainwater drains out from under the shingles in the first picture - they exist to look good, screen the deck and meet historic codes.

   I'll need to look back last year for the construction shots of the roof and deck.

   Forrest

   Edited 3/27/2006 9:36 pm by McDesign