Private Island Condo Decks Get an Upgrade

By Sika. 

Sika products used to finish staining the decks of private island condominiums.  

The developer of a private island condominium complex sold 70% of the units in the complex with decks that were unfinished. Originally, the unit owners were required to use the same waterproofing products on all the balconies so there would be a consistent, long-term warranty. Although that was the requirement, the owners were still able to select the finish of their choosing. It was reassuring to the condo owners that their decks would perform well long term, and resist alkaline.  

The building manager contacted Amanda Fuentes of Sika and advised that many of the residents were not pleased with the price of the proposed system. Many of the owners were investors who previously invested in several new condos with less expensive traditional pedestrian traffic systems for waterproofing. Amanda, along with Gary Starkey, Sika manufacture rep, met with the building management, in January of 2018 and later with renowned Steven G Interiors, and esteemed developer, Gary Cohen. They discussed the attributes of Sikalastic-624 that made it a premium system. Traditional balcony systems are only warranted for five to seven years requiring owners to tear off their premium tile finishes to renew their waterproofing warranties. With Sikalastic-624 and 644 Lo-VOC, owners can enjoy their balcony finishes undisturbed and warranted for up to 20-25 years! 

Project solutions 

Finally, it was agreed to use one approved contractor, G-Force Restoration and Waterproofing, and provide one price to all owners to significantly reduce the cost of each balcony. G-Force became a big fan of the Sikalastic-624 Waterproofing System and has assisted in gaining specifications on other projects. Gary Cohen also requested Sikalastic-624 be used on his next pool deck project. Sikalastic-624 and Sikalastic-644 Lo-VOC are fully reinforced alkali-resistant, liquid-applied waterproofing systems. With a full sand broadcast, decorative tile can adhere directly to the waterproofing system with a long-term warranty! 

Project participants 

• Specifier: Seigar Suarez Architects 

• General contractor: Suffolk 

• Contractor: G-Force Restoration & Waterproofing 

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