Builders must be NUTS !

[PEG688]

You've seen pics of this job last month , now we have a roof , owners roofer made us wait  

 So what we have to do is heat this deck area up to 70°  the Hardi brd and the 3/4 T&G plywood .  The blue tarps keep the heat under the open deck area , it should heat the plywood and the Hardie  brd .

The clear plastic keeps the rain / SNOW / and  dew/ FROST  off the same  

 Ya got to be nuts to be a builder , IMO :-[PEG
 

 

 BTW the deck surface will be a roof , vinyl in nature , walkable and weather proof , PITB to put down , good to live with once it's done .

 Used / old elec heater to provide the required heat modified by our heating sub to use only part of it's old capasity .
PEG

[PEG688]

Got that substrate / floor up to 56° today,( from 42 ° on Sunday at 1700),  at 1700/ 5PM for you civilians . Hoping for close to 70° by 0730 13 Dec 2005  

 And ya I'm  a little nuts  ;)PEG

[Amanda_931]

What is it that you are using that cannot be applied unless it's up around 70 degrees F.?

EPDM?  or its brushable counterpart?

[PEG688]

What is it that you are using that cannot be applied unless it's up around 70 degrees F.?

EPDM?  or its brushable counterpart?

 Versa deck , vinyl.

 VersaDek™
INSTALLATION MANUAL


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DO NOT INSTALL VERSADEK DIRECTLY OVER TREATED WOOD OR ASHPHALTIC PRODUCTS SUCH AS BLACKTOP, TAR PAPER OR ROLLED ROOFING.
IF YOU ARE INSTALLING OVER TREATED WOOD OR ASHPHALTIC PRODUCTS, OR WOULD LIKE TO RECEIVE TIME-SAVING TIPS AND UP-TO-DATE TECHNICAL INFO, CALL (800)497-3325 PRIOR TO YOUR FIRST JOB. .

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PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
VersaDek Ultra is a slip resistant waterproof covering that is resistant to chemicals, mildew, and ultra-violet light. It can be used both indoors and out over concrete, plywood or old decking. VersaDek is made from PVC with polyester embossed onto it for added strength and flexibility. Rolls are 6' x 120'.

[Amanda_931]

Hmmmm--their opening page of propaganda does mention not applying over asphalt, doesn't say a thing about WARM weather.

http://www.versadek.com/about.htm

Looks pretty interesting.

[PEG688]

Were laying it over 3/4 T&G plywood , covered with 1/2 hardi brd , thinsetted to the plywood .   The floor company would like 70° . With the weather we've had 58° is the top temp we'vre gotten to  

 But where moving on SLLLLOOOWWWWLY  :-/ PEG

[PEG688]

Hmmmm--their opening page of propaganda does mention not applying over asphalt, doesn't say a thing about WARM weather.

http://www.versadek.com/about.htm

Looks pretty interesting.

 Well it's down Of cousre the day we finished laying it the weather turned warmer low 50° / high 40 at night

 

[Amanda_931]

Oh, good!

[FrankInWI]

These replies were extreemly helpful.  Versa Deck sure seems to fit the bill!  

[PEG688]

  Good luck , PEG