Expert Answers in Exterior
Why is my Bluestone Patio Tiles coming Loose and Have Efflorescence?
ANSWER – If the flagstone shaped Bluestone is loose and has excessive efflorescence staining then it wasn’t installed correctly. If the patio had been designed correctly and the stone installed properly it should perform well…
Read MoreWhat is the best way to repair my tile roof deck that leaks?
ANSWER – It is possible to install tile over tile if the existing tile is in good condition. If the existing tile is cracked then the new tile installed over it will crack. In order…
Read MoreWhat sealer should on use on my new Travertine Deck?
Answer: There are sealers that will darken natural stone and give it a wet look that won’t make them more slippery. They are called penetrating enhancer sealers. They make the stone water resistant. There are surface…
Read MoreHow long should we wait to install bluestone pavers over a concrete porch?
ANSWER – The general rule is to wait 28 days for the concrete to cure, although that depends on the thickness of the concrete, the temperature and humidity, and the concrete mix.
If you use…
Read MoreHow do we install tile on a new concrete side walk?
ANSWER – First of all you need to determine what kind of tile to install? It needs to be slip resistant, and it needs to provide a relatively flat surface so no one trips. If…
Read MoreCan Stone Veneer be Mechanically attached to plywood on a Vertical Surface?
ANSWER – Plywood can be used as sheathing on an exterior wall, although it has to be protected with a grade D breathable moisture barrier.
Mechanically attaching the stone to the plywood itself is not…
Read MoreWhy is my exterior tile deck leaking?
ANSWER – Exterior decks are one of the most common failures in building construction because they are normally constructed incorrectly.
When there is a failure it is normally due to compounding deficiencies rather than only one…
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