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Frederick j Ward · 02-01-2009, 02:22 AM

Hi there , starting a new deck project 12ft, by 26ft, 9 foot off the ground,
want to use plywood decking with Gaco deck coating. Has anybody used it or had a chance to install it. comments please

curapa · 02-02-2009, 12:17 AM

I haven't used it but please be sure you allow for the appropriate slope / drainage. Honestly it doesn't seem to be a product that is meant for residential homes even though the website mentions so. If you are looking to keep the space below the deck dry I would consider some of the between joist drainage products like DrySpace from Timbertech or similar.

Consider the tedious flashing issues and imminent rot that is going to occur around your posts.

cocobolo · 02-02-2009, 12:39 AM

Frederick: I'm not familiar with this coating. It sounds like something you might roll on. Is that correct?
And is there any chance that you might be adding a roof above the deck?
Something either clear, i.e. glass, or translucent perhaps.
I spent several years in the deck business and there is always a solution out there to whatever it is you want.

cocobolo · 02-02-2009, 12:54 AM

Frederick: I just went to their website to check on the product.
A 50 year warranty and a 20 year track record seems pretty good. Especially with something you put on with a roller.
There used to be a similar product we occasionally used up here in western Canada, don't recall the name off hand, and it was nothing but trouble.
This may be entirely different given the more up-to-date chemistry and all.
The main problem with the stuff we used was that it would puncture very easily. Naturally, this would lead to water ingress. Once the water got inside, it didn't want to leave. The rot followed shortly thereafter.
I would suggest that you try and see if the company will give you a reference or two somewhere near where you are so you can check for yourself.
It may be just fine. But surface coatings are just that, coatings only. If it is going to get gentle treatment, it will likely be OK.

Frederick j Ward · 02-02-2009, 09:26 PM

Thank-you for your comments, I think i will do some more research though,i have seen this product used but have not applied it myself.

yesitsconcrete · 02-03-2009, 01:34 AM

put me on the skeptic's side,,, have seen many ' silver bullets ' over the yrs but not many have staying power,,, this 1 sounds too ' iffy ' for me.

Mop in Hand · 02-05-2009, 12:21 AM

Yes, I most certainly have used the product you've mentioned. I give it 2 thumbs up and the easy button. I've had this product on my cabin deck now for about 10 years, so far no problems.

Only wish I had some help from my brother while installing the product, but that's another story.

JT3 · 06-03-2009, 11:27 AM

Fredrick,
I'm interested in the Gaco Deck product and was wondering if you completed the project? Thank you

Deck Expert · 11-14-2009, 12:38 AM

www.deckexpert.com has info and advice on deck coatings and waterproofing

for roof decks over living spaces.

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JT3 · 11-16-2009, 11:05 AM

Looks like bad prep or application to me.

Sonave Sunsets · 03-11-2010, 11:44 AM

I'm new to this site and am planning on using the GacoDeck on my roof deck over the back patio on a home I am building. I originally was asking the guy at ABC supply about this stuff called DuraDec by Mule Hide who I am using for my modified bitumen roofing material. While I had him checking on a price I saw the pamplet for the GacoDeck on the counter and started looking at it. He noticed and said he would recommend that for out here where we live in Arizona. The DuraDec seemed to be like a laminate that you stick down and was brand new so he wasn't comfortable pushing that one whereas the GacoDeck he said is very popular in our area and the contractors have been pleased with it. Unlike what some have said on here that they are not sure if it is made for residential use or heavy traffic areas.. They add in crushed walnut shells to provide a slip-resistant texture granule finish to it, that alone should tell you what they are marketing it towards and from the feedback I've gotten around here checking with others who have used it, I am pretty comfortable with its capabilities.