The Deck Surface for the Time-Poor

Viking Dec-K-ing is an all-in-one solution: a hard-wearing, aesthetically-pleasing, comfortable underfoot, heat-weldable PVC vinyl sheet, which most importantly, keeps water out of buildings for good.

Viking Dec-K-ing was originally designed in Canada in the 1980s for the marine industry (boat decks). Its robust surface proved invaluable when subjected to UV, salt spray, fish bait and blood, and continuous abrasion from anchors and cray pots. Legend has it that a fisherman from this period installed it on the jetty leading up to his houseboat; where he’d installed it on the roof as well. The material’s ability to maintain its durability and to continue looking good in these situations saw it make the predictable transition to the local and then international construction sectors.

Today, Viking Dec-K-ing is installed on thousands of decks, walkways, ramps, surf clubs and childcare centres in New Zealand and some islands of the South Pacific.

As we’ve become increasingly time-poor, our appetite to spend time on the maintenance of our properties has decreased. In a residential sense, we’d rather be outdoors and/or spending time with family. Commercially speaking, we’d rather invest time making a profit than spending disproportionate amounts of time and money keeping the premises clean. This is where Viking Dec-K-ing comes in to its own. A simple wash with a soft broom and soapy water (or a water blast) one to two times per year is all that’s required to keep the surface of this material looking like new. No more cracked tiles or rotten timber planks for replacement. Stubborn stains can be treated with a proprietary Dec-K-ing cleaning solution.

Viking Dec-K-ing is a BRANZ appraised system which comes in a range of seven attractive earthy-coloured patterns that forgive soiling while blending in with surrounding cladding and balustrading materials. The material is fully-adhered down and its seams are heat welded at 350°C to ensure watertightness.

Construction materials are only as effective as their installation. Only Viking Approved Application companies with installers licensed at Viking’s training facility, are certified to install Viking Dec-K-ing, which ensures the highest standard of workmanship.

For more information on Viking Dec-K-ing, visit www.vikingroofspec.co.nz

Dec-K-ing (PVC) Waterproofing Membrane

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Viking Dec-K-ing is a hard-wearing, aesthetic waterproofing membrane, providing the ultimate underfoot finish and waterproofing for decks above living areas.

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Viking Dec-K-ing PVC Waterproofing Membrane has been appraised for use as a waterproofing membrane for buildings within the following scope:

on pedestrian decks and balconies; and,
scope limitations of NZBC Acceptable Solution E2/AS1, paragraph 1.1; and,
with timber supporting structures designed and constructed in accordance with the NZBC; and,
with substrates of plywood sheet and compressed fibre cement sheet.

Viking Dec-K-ing PVC Waterproofing Membrane has also been appraised for use as a waterproofing membrane for external reinforced concrete pedestrian decks and balconies for buildings within the following scope:

up to 3 storeys with a maximum height from ground to eaves of 10m and with a floor plan area limited only by seismic and structural control joints; and,
with the reinforced concrete structure designed and constructed in accordance with the NZBC.

This appraisal is limited to pedestrian decks and balconies within the following scope:

constructed to suitable falls (refer paragraphs 12.1 - 12.9 of the Viking Dec-K-ing BRANZ Appraisal); and,
with no steps within the deck level, no integral roof gardens and no down pipe discharging directly onto the deck.

The design and construction of the substrate and movement and control joints are specific to each building, and are therefore the responsibility of the building designer and building contractor, and are outside the scope of this appraisal.

Clause B1 STRUCTURE: Performance B1.3.1 and B1.3.2. Viking Dec-K-ing PVC Waterproofing Membrane meets this requirement.
Clause B2 DURABILITY: Performance B2.3.1 (b), 15 years. Viking Dec-K-ing PVC Waterproofing Membrane meets this requirement. See paragraph 9.1 of the Viking Dec-K-ing BRANZ Appraisal.
Clause D1 ACCESS ROUTES: Performance D1.3.3 (d). Viking Dec-K-ing PVC Waterproofing Membrane meets this requirement. See paragraph 7.6 of the Viking Dec-K-ing BRANZ Appraisal.
Clause E2 EXTERNAL MOISTURE: Performance E2.3.1 and E2.3.2. Decks and balconies incorporating Viking Dec-K-ing PVC Waterproofing Membrane meet these requirements. See paragraphs 12.1 - 12.8 of the Viking Dec-K-ing BRANZ Appraisal.
Clause F2 HAZARDOUS BUILDING MATERIALS: Performance F2.3.1. Viking Dec-K-ing PVC Waterproofing Membrane meets this requirement and will not present a health hazard to people.

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