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Jerome J. Lazar, RA, CCS, CSI
Senior Member
Username: lazarcitec
Post Number: 1926
Registered: 05-2003
| | Posted on Friday, September 07, 2018 - 12:07 pm: |    |
Looking for an epoxy coating /flooring for a new concrete balcony, repair of slopes required and an attractive appearance, project in So Florida. Price no more than $5-6 per sf. |
Nathan Woods, CSI, CCCA, LEED AP
Senior Member
Username: nwoods
Post Number: 749
Registered: 08-2005
| | Posted on Friday, September 07, 2018 - 12:43 pm: | |
I've used LifeDeck quite a lot on multifamily projects: https://www.lifedeck.com/ |
David J. Wyatt, CDT
Senior Member
Username: david_j_wyatt_cdt
Post Number: 270
Registered: 03-2011
| | Posted on Friday, September 07, 2018 - 01:13 pm: | |
Hello, Jerome. I have had to specify similar work, not for SFL obviously, but in Cleveland, right up against Lake Erie. So, the environment is hostile in its own way with lots of snow-melting chemicals and freeze-thaw cycles. I strongly suggest talking with a waterproofing/restoration contractor, or at least a distributor of BASF, Conproco, and Prosoco restoration products in your area. A distributor has a few more tools to work with than a single manufacturer and deals with these challenges daily. The potential risk associated with balconies is very high, as I am sure you already know. I hope this goes well for you. |
Jerome J. Lazar, RA, CCS, CSI
Senior Member
Username: lazarcitec
Post Number: 1927
Registered: 05-2003
| | Posted on Friday, September 07, 2018 - 01:39 pm: | |
Prosoco has no possible topping products. My BASF REP is on vac, I expect he will be in touch, I have never specified Conproco, but I will be reaching out to them. Thanks David.
Nathan, Lifedeck reminds me of Kooldeck, we need to see local installations. |
Wayne Yancey
Senior Member
Username: wayne_yancey
Post Number: 883
Registered: 01-2008
| | Posted on Friday, September 07, 2018 - 02:03 pm: | |
Jerome,
Please go to https://www.ardexamericas.com/?4specs |
anon (Unregistered Guest)
Unregistered guest
| | Posted on Monday, September 10, 2018 - 02:05 pm: | |
You need concrete repair products from Sika to get the deck fixed and then a urethane traffic coating over that (many to choose from - Lymtal, Neogard, etc.). |
Jerome J. Lazar, RA, CCS, CSI
Senior Member
Username: lazarcitec
Post Number: 1928
Registered: 05-2003
| | Posted on Tuesday, September 11, 2018 - 12:02 am: | |
ANON, the specs for the job included several trusted manufacturers for pedestrian traffic coatings and patching of concrete repairs, however the Architect wants a product that will provide the look of polished concrete when cured. for the price of porcelain tile installed. Just looking at other options. Anon you must be a SIKA rep. |
Jerome J. Lazar, RA, CCS, CSI
Senior Member
Username: lazarcitec
Post Number: 1929
Registered: 05-2003
| | Posted on Tuesday, September 11, 2018 - 12:07 am: | |
Wayne I specify Ardex for interior work. For exterior work there must be an experienced local Ardex rep available. The Ardex rep is not local to So Florida. |
anon (Unregistered Guest)
Unregistered guest
| | Posted on Wednesday, September 12, 2018 - 01:38 pm: | |
No. I am not a SIKA rep. I am an in-house specifier that has had great experience with SIKA for concrete repair technical advice and product offerings.
There may be other manufacturer's, but I have had great success with SIKA. Was just trying to pass on that knowledge to you. |
ken hercenberg
Senior Member
Username: khercenberg
Post Number: 1176
Registered: 12-2006
| | Posted on Wednesday, September 12, 2018 - 08:13 pm: | |
Hi Jerome. A couple of things:
1. According to the International Polished Concrete Institute you should limit use of polished concrete in exterior to matte (100 grit) finish. See http://www.ipcionline.org/index.cfm?fuseaction=polishedConcrete.faq#10 and scroll down.
2. Any repairs or other actions taken will be VERY noticeable so if the quality of the concrete, as poured and finished, is not what is wanted, it will never be what is wanted.
3. The requirements for concrete that is to be polished is a lot more stringent than typical concrete. Here are your minimums - http://www.ipcionline.org/index.cfm?fuseaction=polishedConcrete.specifications
4. If there is any desire for an affordable pigmented finish instead, I'd consider using Keim or Nawkaw silicates; they'll permanently seal the concrete with a vapor permeable finish and the range of colors is pretty good. See https://www.keim-usa.com/Product-Categories/Concrete-Systems/Concrete-Stains-and-Finishes or https://www.nawkaw.com/nawtone-k/.
As always, best of luck.
L'shana tova tikvasave v'sakasame. |
Dewayne Dean
Senior Member
Username: ddean
Post Number: 171
Registered: 02-2016
| | Posted on Thursday, September 13, 2018 - 09:47 am: | |
Good info there Ken, thanks |
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