Case Study - Meydenbauer Apartments

"Both Long Painting and Gaco Western did a superb job and we couldn't be more pleased with the results." -Brett Bechtel, Consultant

Problem: Extensive water damage from failed epoxy decks

Solution: Gaco Western GW-14-UA Specification

The Meydenbauer Condominiums in Bellevue, Washington are luxury units located near downtown. All units have decks adjacent to the living space. When the condos were built, the decks were coated with a double broadcast epoxy system. The epoxy system had failed as a waterproofing membrane, causing extensive water damage to the decks and the walls below.

The owners liked the look of the original epoxy system and wanted a waterproof deck membrane that looked similar. It was also important that the new decks match the entrance area, which would not be redone.

Gaco Western Crystal Deck was specified for the job because it could supply both an attractive deck and a dependable, long-lasting waterproof membrane.

Long Painting Company of Seattle, Washington was selected as the contractor by Consultant Brett Bechtel of Protective Coating Consultants Inc.

First, the old plywood was removed and new ¾" AC exterior plywood was installed on the decks. After all joints, flashings and posts had been taped, a base coat of U-66 was applied. Then, colored quartz granules were blended to match the epoxy system. The colored quartz blend was broadcast to excess onto a clear coat of UA-7090 and allowed to dry. The loose granules were blown off, and a final clear topcoat of UA-7090 was applied over the quartz crystals.

The owners were looking for the very best in aesthetics and performance, and they found both with Gaco Western's Crystal Deck system.

PCCI's Consultant, Brett Bechtel, commented after the job was completed, "Long Painting and Gaco Western did a superb job and we couldn't be more pleased with the results."

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