Planning a deck renovation or new deck build? Tuff Industries has your back with the best practices for building waterproof decks that last – keep reading and have a pen ready to take notes! Waterproof Deck Design Before your building project gets too far down the line you need to get involved. Why? Because the […]
Best Outdoor Decking Material Tufdek™ vinyl decking is the best outdoor decking material to completely waterproof, protect, and enjoy your outdoor space. What makes Tufdek unique is the way it’s engineered and manufactured with an overall product thickness of 61 mils. The strength and durability of Tufdek comes from our 14 x 18 non-wicking weft reinforcement which is laminated into our product assembly. Tufdek Has 5 Distinct Layers: A PVC bottom film Our Non-wicking Weft reinforcement A PVC top film, p...
New Deck - Tufdek Although it’s roughly three months (give or take a snowstorm) until the deck-building season begins, now is the time to start planning your new deck. Start planning now in order to be positioned to complete your project this year; especially if you actually want to enjoy your new deck surface before the snow begins to fall again. The following tips from Tufdek will help you get started right away. Plan Your New Deck Write your ideas down on paper to get an idea of the scope of the project and e...
TUFDEK CONCRETE INSTALL CURING TIMES FOR CONCRETE Consult concrete curing tables to verify the time required for any new concrete to cure fully. The cure times will vary depending upon the thickness of the slab and the type of concrete, lightweight or regular. Installing concrete vinyl flooring over uncured concrete may result in bubbling or delamination due to trapped moisture. A reasonable period of time to wait for concrete to cure (hydrate) completely is: Slab above grade is 28 days Lightweight concre...
