BGON81 Posted February 5, 2016 Report Share Posted February 5, 2016 Hey Folks - have a question about using the roof of my attached garage as a deck/patio. I did this a few years ago using a product from Sani-Tred, which is basically a liquid rubber that is supposed to be able to hold up to the weather and also made to be walked on. To say the least I have been highly disappointed. It has cracked, gotten moldy, and looks like crap. The stuff was expensive too. I think I spent over $3K using their products. Does anyone have any ideas on what other products would be a good alternative, or best practices on using flat roofs as decks? Thanks in advance! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deedub35 Posted February 5, 2016 Report Share Posted February 5, 2016 60 mil vinyl decking - brand names include Duradek, Tuffdeck, etc. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
khariV Posted February 5, 2016 Report Share Posted February 5, 2016 Hey Folks - have a question about using the roof of my attached garage as a deck/patio. I did this a few years ago using a product from Sani-Tred, which is basically a liquid rubber that is supposed to be able to hold up to the weather and also made to be walked on. To say the least I have been highly disappointed. It has cracked, gotten moldy, and looks like crap. The stuff was expensive too. I think I spent over $3K using their products.Does anyone have any ideas on what other products would be a good alternative, or best practices on using flat roofs as decks? Thanks in advance!I've got two decks that were built over my garages flat roofs. I can summarize my advice on one word... don't. Well, not quite don't do it at all, but don't walk directly on a flat roof covering. It will sag, the covering will crack and then you're in a world of hurt. I ended up having to rebuild one entire deck/roof with a proper slope, cover it with a waterproof membrane (EPDM) and then lay tile over it. The other one will have to be rebuilt soon as well. You can also install raised decking to protect the membrane. I learned the hard way that the so called tough membranes aren't. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KnarlyCarl Posted February 5, 2016 Report Share Posted February 5, 2016 60 mil vinyl decking - brand names include Duradek, Tuffdeck, etc.We've used dec-k-ing brand with good luck, maybe look into this before throwing in the towel. http://www.globaldecking.com/dynamicdata/Decking.aspSent from my SCH-I535 using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KnarlyCarl Posted February 5, 2016 Report Share Posted February 5, 2016 And welcome to the forum Ben, you here to stay? Sent from my SCH-I535 using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Logan Posted February 5, 2016 Report Share Posted February 5, 2016 Welcome to the forum Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chadlanthier Posted February 5, 2016 Report Share Posted February 5, 2016 Don't have 2 cents on this subject, so welcome to the forum. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BGON81 Posted February 6, 2016 Author Report Share Posted February 6, 2016 I've got two decks that were built over my garages flat roofs. I can summarize my advice on one word... don't. Well, not quite don't do it at all, but don't walk directly on a flat roof covering. It will sag, the covering will crack and then you're in a world of hurt. I ended up having to rebuild one entire deck/roof with a proper slope, cover it with a waterproof membrane (EPDM) and then lay tile over it. The other one will have to be rebuilt soon as well. You can also install raised decking to protect the membrane.I learned the hard way that the so called tough membranes aren't.Sent from my iPhone using TapatalkI hear you on not doing it in the first place. It's such a waste of space, and made for a perfect spot to put an outdoor living area. When we did ours, we incorporated a slight slope. I probably should have went with the membrane like duradek, but I was concerned with the seams. Thanks for the advice and welcoming everyone! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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