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   change_of_attitude | Oct 24, 1999 06:24pm | #1

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   Fine Homebuilding has run article in the past on the use of edpm for just this situation. several condos in my neck of the woods have this type of systme with a floating wooden deck on sleepers covering it. the water still needs to go somewhere, so make sure there is slope. pay particular attention to flshing details. leaks usually happen there unless the edpm joints are not done correctly.

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   Mad_Dog | Oct 24, 1999 07:28pm | #2

   *Yep, the FHB article was a good one, well detailed if I remember. About a year or so ago. I'll try to find mine...M

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   Kevin_Gentry | Oct 25, 1999 05:11am | #3

   *I would love to have the article to which you all have referred to in this post. I just started to subscribe to FHB 6 months ago. Can someone tell me which magazine this appeared in so I can order it. THANK YOU SO MUCH

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   Gord_Torrie | Oct 25, 1999 08:16am | #4

   *The article was "Adding a Sunroom With Porch"in FHB #114, March 1998

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   Guest_ | Oct 26, 1999 06:43pm | #5

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   Kevin - Did you see "Waterproof Fiberglass Decks" in the Feb '99 JLC? - jb

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   Guest_ | Oct 29, 1999 07:30am | #6

   *Duradeck makes a walkable roof membrane with different finishes that dosen't look like a roof membrane. The system has to be installed by a dealer but has a good warranty & track record

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   Kevin_Gentry | Nov 03, 1999 02:54am | #7

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   Thanks Jim and Rob, I will check into it.

   Jim do you mean Fen '99 FHB issue or do can you clarify the JLC?

   Kevin

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   Guest_ | Nov 03, 1999 12:26pm | #8

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   Kevin,

   JLC, Journal of Light Construction.

   Here's a link (http://www.jlconline.com/jlc/archive/exteriors) to the page the article is featured on. I can view the page, but not the article, Waterproof Fiberglass Decks. Not sure if it's my browser of if the URL has changed. If the link is indeed broken and you need the article, you may be able to find the issue in your library or buy the back issue of the site.

   Best of luck...

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   Guest_ | Dec 01, 1999 11:00am | #9

   *EPDM rubber sheeting:Resource Conservation Technology2633 N. Calvert St.Baltimore, MD 212181-410-366-1146 "Lynn"1-410-366-1202 faxSend them a drawing and they'll make up all the pieces. They ship with glue and termination kits. Really helpful folks and an easy installation.

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   Guest_ | Dec 02, 1999 06:30am | #10

   *Kevin, We have used the Duradeck material on several jobs and have 2 coming up. Have had no problems (knock on wood!!!) Largest was over a ~24' X 30' garage. Had to get some tech info from manufacturer for permit approval here in northern VA. Check their web site http://www.duradeck.com. As Rob said dealer install only.

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   Kevin_Gentry | Jan 04, 2000 11:49pm | #11

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   I love the home featured on page 114 of the Nov. 1999 (No. 126) of Fine Home Building. Wonderful simplicity as it may be, I am curious about the design/detailing of the deck and screen porch over the garage. I am an architect in North Carolina and currently have clients who want just this type of outdoor space over a new garage addition. However, I have often discouraged my clients not to build decks, etc over covered/indoor space because of the potential for leaks. My question to whomever may be interested in this topic, or to someone who has SUCCESSFULLY built this type of space..what is the best way to waterproof the deck/ceiling assembly for the long haul? Am I missing something or does it seem that no matter what you do here, eventually water will make its way into the garage?
   I would like to offer my clients exactly what they want, but I also want to uphold the integrity of my advice. Often times I look to quality builders for their expertise and field experiences. This is exactly what I need now. Please comment on appropriate materials for this job and any additional words of advice are greatly appreciated!!!!!!

   Kevin([email protected])