er is applied in a liquid state and allowed to cure for several hours followed by the liquid membrane itself. The workhorse latex mem- brane is an asphaltic liquid latex compound reinforced with a hefty fabric allowing for 40 wet mils. After curing, the third and final layer is applied and it acts as a protec- tive wear surface to guard against construction traf- fic. All three lay- ers are fully water- proofed within themselves and all act as a crack iso- lation membrane as well. Merkrete’s BFP Membrane system has been in existence since 1974 and provided millions of square feet of protec- tion over occupied space. Because of the size of the pool deck and vast number of exterior balconies, LaCour needed a ver- satile product that could address several specific needs at the same time: a pre-mixed product that could be used to screed and slope the pool deck and exterior bal- conies to the various area drains while also repairing imperfections in the floors. Merkrete’s Sales Representative on the job, Brandan Chastine, said, “I immediately knew that Merkrete’s Underlay C was the perfect product for these require- ments. Its versatility allows you Feature: Merkrete system ensures unparalleled luxury with an unmatched setting Crews used Merkrete 820 Merlite to set the large and heavy natural stone. Merkrete’s BFP Membrane System is a three-layer system designed to mimic a three-ply roofing membrane. 42 TileLetter | July 2018