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 one 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 the 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.