Duradek Invites You To The BC Home & Garden Show

At BC Place Stadium on February 22, 2012 on of British Columbia's most anticipated consumer trade shows returns, and Duradek is happy to be a part of it. Running through until Saturday, February 26th, the BC Home & Garden Show offers the latest and greatest home renovation tips, tools and products from a huge selection of vendors and several acclaimed home renovation celebrity experts. Be on of the thousands of attendees discovering the best in home renovation and beautification at one of the biggest, most rewarding consumer trade shows of the year. Duradek will be at Booth #539 and joins hundreds of suppliers over 5 days of exhibits.

There is so much going on at this show, one day might not be enough to see it all. The fun starts right away on Wednesday the 22nd with an Opening Night Housewarming Party where ROCK 101 provides the music for a Pulled Pork Cook-Off on the Outdoor Entertaining Stage. Other highlights such as checking out HGTV celebrity Bryan Baeulmer taking the main stage, or visiting 'The Ultimate Man's Back Yard' are on many attendees' 'must-see' list. Check out the show highlights to make sure you plan to visit what is most important to you. Even if you only want to walk the exhibit floor, there is going to be lot to see and discover at the BC Home and Garden Show.

We hope that you will stop by the Duradek Booth #539 to say hello to some of our exceptional professional installers. You can take advantage of their expertise and ask them everything you ever wanted to know about waterproofing your patios, balconies or rooftop decks. You may be surprised to learn what makes Duradek's impressive line of vinyl products and aluminum railings such an excellent choice for beautifying and protecting your home in one easy process, and how it provides one of hte lowest maintenance outdoor living solutions in the market today.

The BC Home and Garden Show is a Vancouver event you don't want to miss. To register online and save $3 (20%) off of your admission, just follow this link and you are on your way! See you at the show!

Home Improvement Expert Shell Busy Knows The Value Of Duradek

For over 35 years, Duradek has been the leader in Patio and Rooftop Deck Waterproofing and during that time, Canadian home improvement expert and TV personality Shell Busey was busy collecting the knowledge and experience that make him one of the most informed renovation experts in the country.

From beginnings as a stock boy at Beaver Lumber in 1961, Shell Busey spent decades managing building supply stores including his own 'Build-It Centres' which opened in 1983. but Shell's claim to fame that earned him 'expert' status in home improvement stems from the 1983 launch of his first radio show, 'The Build It Show' which aired on CJOR radio in Vancouver. In 1985 CKO broadcast the show nationally and Shell Busey soon became a Canadian household name. When BC Hydro enlisted Shell's expertise in 1988 to host BC Hydro Home Ideas Show, Shell toured BC and visited hundreds of homes in need of renovation advice. After 10 years, Shell found a new sponsor for his show with Cloverdale Paint and the newly titled Home Discovery Show was hosted by Shell until 2011. Today Shell is still busy and in demand with radio shows, public appearances and his own TheHouseSmart.com Show where he continues to provide his expert renovation advice.

Through decades of visiting renovation projects, speaking with homeowners and hearing countless renovation horror stories, Shell saw time and time again that cut corners and shoddy workmanship repeatedly cost home owners more in the long run. The is what prompted him to launch his House Smart Referral Network. Designed to assist homeowners in finding qualified contractors and products, Shell's House Smart Referral Network consists of 170 different trades, services and products that homeowners can rely on. For any product or service to be included in Shell's referrals, it must first undergo an intense screening process to ensure hat they meet Shell's high standards. Duradek is very proud to be included as one of the superior products that homeowners can rely on with Shell Busey's endorsement.

You can trust the experts...

To hear what T.V. personality and home building specialist Shell Busey has to say about Duradek, check out a 2:24 minute clip with Shell on Shaw TV discussing Duradek Ultra Tiledek and a full 8:28 minute clip where Shell Busey discusses the "HouseSmart Waterproofing System" with Duradek president John Ogilvie.

With just a few minutes of listening to what the experts have to say, you will be surprised at how much you have learned about waterproofing your deck or patio and how important it is to do it right the first time.

Duradek Extends An Invite For Exceptional Professionals To Attend Buildex Vancouver

Duradek, the suppliers of the original waterproof roofing membrane believe in being on the top of your game, no matter what your specialty may be. That is what makes the Buildex Vancouver 2012 Show such an exceptional opportunity. Offering the latest and greatest products and information for 3 distinct professional markets, Buildex covers the most relevant topics for Real Estate Design, Building and Management professionals.

Taking place at the Vancouver Trade and Convention Centre on February 8th and 9th, Buildex welcomes over 13,000 professionals to visit over 600 exhibits and participate in over 50 educational seminars over the course of the show. Duradek is a proud participating exhibitor and is excited to introduce you to our latest selection of PVC Waterproof membranes such as our Duradek Cork Macchiato or Duradek Ultra Cork Espresso and the unique and stylish Duradek Ultra Forest Floor Birch.


Duradek would like to invite you to register through this special invitational link where you can save $25 on your Buildex registration and open up hundreds of potential ideas, solutions and networking opportunities throughout this two day event. Be sure to come visit us at booth #1914 and take advantage of talking with our technical expert Len Viegener about outdoor waterproofing projects and what makes Duradek the leader in waterproof roofing membranes.

Duradek Brings Your Deck Practical Products In Colors That Comfort

Update - In late 2011, Duradek, the original Walkable Roofing Membrane introduced two new colors in its Ultra Cork line of 60 mil vinyl that caught on faster than any other color in the company's 37 year history. The decks finished with these vinyls have an immediate contemporary feel and blend well with other outdoor furnature and accessories, and so far the reviews have been fabulous!

Joining the initial, organic-looking Ultra Cork Natural that launched this popular pattern, the Ultra Cork Macchiato and Ultra Cork Espresso offer deeper, richer color options to the earthy texture of the Ultra Cork Line.

Ultra Cork Espresso
Photo courtesy of Matt McClure at Dek Max

Ultra Cork Macchiato
Photo Courtesy of Paul Gordon at Golden Gate Enterprises

With the market demonstrating a desire for naturally inspired colors and textures, Duradek also introduced its newest product line with Ultra Forest Floor. The flagship color for this line is Birch, which offers a distinctive blend of subtle earthy, neutral tones with a gentle fossilized leaf pattern throughout , reminiscent of an actual forest floor.

Ultra Forest Floor Birch
Photo courtesy of Royce Hayes at Duradek of Georgia

This unique product is an innovative example of Duradek's leadership in outdoor flooring. For the best balcony on the block, protect your deck with a stylish Duradek membrane.

Exclusively installed by specially trained professionals, Duradek has been the leader in waterproof roofing membranes for over 35 years and provides low maintenance, stylish solutions for outdoor living space.

Duradek Invites You To Be One Of Over 50,000 Atttendees At IBS 2012!

Duradek invites you to take advantage of free registration for the International Builders' Show, February 8th to 11th, 2012 and join over 50,000 attendees in one of the biggest, most exciting building industry shows of the year. Duradek will be at Booth #W837 to display their excellent selection of waterproof vinyl membranes as well as Durarail railing solutions for your deck, and joins nearly 800 industry suppliers throughout 4 days of exhibits. IBS 2012 promises to offer the latest innovations and information about building products and services in the residential construction market.

Taking place at the Orange County Convention Center in beautiful Orlando, Florida there are over 165 education sessions presented in 13 categories that will cover the most important topics in the construction industry today. You can purchase 1 or 2 day education sessions with a significant savings if you pre-register, and Saturday's sessions are all free! Online registration takes only a few minutes and easily allows you to register for the show, the education sesssions and even book your hotel all at the same time.


Even if you only want to walk the exhibit floor, there is going to be a lot to see and discover at this show.

Come by and say hello at the show!

We hope that you will stop by the Duradek Booth #W837 to say hello to our Sales Manager, Kevin MacMillan, our Marketing Manager, Jennifer Ogilvie Brackett and Duradek president John Ogilvie who are all dedicated to providing detailed information about waterproofing flat rooftop decks and Duradek's impressive line of vinyl waterproofing products.

But IBS 2012 is not entirely about education...there are some fantastic networking oppportunities and a chance to have a little fun with some of the events planned throughout the show. The Official IBS House Party is a new addition to the agenda for 2012 and is sponsored by Homes for Our Troops. It takes place at 'Howl at the Moon', Orlando's original rock 'n' roll dueling piano bar which is just down the street from the convention center. Tickets are limited, so if you want a chance to party with your fellow attendees and exhibitors in a laid back atmosphere, be sure to get your tickets when your register for the show.

Aron Ralson

Penn & Teller

Other show highlights include the Grand Openning Ceremonies headlined by legendary magicians Penn & Teller who share the stage with Aron Ralson, the man whose amazing story of bravery was made famous by the movie '127 Hours'.


One of the industry's biggest events for building professionals and affiliates, IBS is an event you don't want to miss. If you really want to attend the show and can't make it, there is a fantastic 'virtual' show for you to browse through online and check out some of the attending exhibitors. The Virtual Booths will be available prior to the show and for the following year so if there are any products you forgot to follow up on, you can easily access it long after your visit to IBS. Check out our Duradek Virtual Booth #W837.

IBS 2012
Orange County Convention Center
Orlando, Florida
February 8th  -  11th

Duradek Expert Advice On Waterproofing Flat Roof Decks In 'Carolinas Roofing Magazine'

photo courtesy of Duradek Midatlantic

President of Duradek, John Ogilvie lent his expert advice on waterproofing flat roof decks in the September / October issue of Carolinas Roofing Magazine in a 7-page technical feature article. This insightful article expresses over 30 years accumulated experience in flat roof deck waterproofing solutions and provides building professionals with significant considerations for waterproofing best practices.

John Ogilivie, president of Duradek

John originally wrote this piece as a White Paper entitled 'PVC Sundeck and Flat Roofdeck Installation and Application' in July 2011, and from July to December it has been downloaded from the Duradek website over 2530 times.

This article also provides home owners a dynamic resource for understanding the process of properly waterporoofing decking systems and arms them with the language to ensure clear communication between themselves and their contractors. This is a priceless asset when planning and determining decking projects, along with maintenance considerations for after a new deck has been installed.

Carolinas Roofing Magazine is published bi-monthly and is written for the building professional concerned with the design, specification and application of roofing. A beautiful online version is available at www.carolinasroofing.com where you can review current and past issues with convenient online viewing tools.

Duradek Winter Deck Care And Maintenance Tips

Duradek’s Walkable Rooftop Deck and Waterproofing Vinyl allows for easy and worry-free winter deck care. Duradek patterns and colors are beautiful all year round, but how does a homeowner ensure that they are going to get the most longevity in their deck’s appearance when the wicked winter weather attempts to cover our decks with ice and snow. Luckily, for the Duradek homeowner, Duradek’s superior vinyl strength and durability is no match for Mother Nature.

All you have to do to ensure your deck is unaffected by brutal winter conditions is to remember a couple of simple tips:

#1 – Only use a plastic shovel to remove snow and ice from your deck surface.

#2 – Clean your deck with soap and water, and rinse before the spring and summer sunshine returns.

That’s all there is to it!

Duradek vinyl is very strong and you can use a variety of snow and ice melting solutions on it without concern.

·         Rock Salt  -  OK!

·         Kitty Litter (for non-slip traction)  -  OK!

·         Snow Melting Chemicals  -  OK!

As long as you clean your deck thoroughly before the sun can bake any chemicals into your deck surface, rest assured that you can take all precautions available to keep your deck clear of ice and snow through the cold winter months.