2014 Home and Garden Show Season Begins!

This is an exciting time of year for planning your home renovations and there's no better place to start than your local Home Renovation Shows or Home & Garden Shows. If you've got deck renovations on your mind, you won't want to miss the chance to talk first hand with the deck waterproofing professionals of Duradek. Duradek installers know deck waterproofing and will be on hand at a variety of home shows throughout the next several months to answer all of your decking questions and show you the latest Duradek colours and patterns that will complement your exterior design scheme and bring you the best low maintenance deck waterproofing system available.

Look For Duradek Installers at These Upcoming Shows

The Kansas City Remodeling Show - Kansas City, MO
Taking place February 7 - 9, 2014, the Kansas City Remodeling Show features an appearance by home renovation celebrity, Ty Pennington. While you are there, be sure to visit booth #927 to talk to Duradek installers and experts in outdoor spaces, Essential Extras about your decking needs.

Fraser Valley Home Expo - Abbotsford, BC
Taking place February 7 - 9, 2014, the Fraser Valley Home Expo is a one-stop wealth of information for anything to do with your home or garden remodeling plans. It is an ideal place to talk first hand with local contractors and suppliers that bring you the best new products and reliable tried-and-true products that make your home renovations a success. At this show you can talk to not one, but TWO Duradek installers that can bring professional deck waterproofing advice to your projects. Look for Cascade Roofing and Waterproofing at booth #248; and Sundeck Solutions at booth #350 to find out why Duradek is the superior choice for waterproofing on decks over living space.

BC Home & Garden Show - Vancouver, BC
Taking place February 19 - 23, 2014 at BC Place Stadium, the BC Home & Garden Show is a much anticipated annual event for west-coasters looking for ideas and inspiration for their home renovation and remodeling plans. With appearances from celebrity guests like Bryan Baeumler presenting on the Main Stage offering a range of building and design advice, the BC Home & Garden Show offers visitors home and lifestyle ideas and a wealth of information direct from the specialists.

You will find Duradek at booth #1762 where we are proud to be celebrating our 40th spring of deck waterproofing. You will also find Duradek authorized installer Barefoot Sundecks at booth #1741.
If you have any specific questions about deck building and waterproofing, be sure to stop by either of these booths for advice from the Duradek waterproofing experts.

Act now and take advantage of a Groupon offer for 50% off a pair of tickets; or go to Home &Garden Events Facebook page for 2-for-1 tickets. Of course, you can always register online for a $3 savings at any time.

While the $15 price of admission is well-worth the ideas, inspiration and savings you can find at the BC Home & Garden Show, we've found a couple of ways for you to get additional savings.

We hope to see you at there! Or look for Duradek at any of the other Home & Garden Shows taking place this spring to help you create the ideal low-maintenance outdoor living space!  

Duradek is at Surfaces This Week

It's time for the International Surfaces Event and Duradek is there! The event kicks off tomorrow and building professionals will find Duradek at Surfaces, one of three distinct branded shows that are now united to create the ultimate industry event – The International Surfaces Event.

Taking place at the Mandalay Bay Convention Center from January 28-30, 2014, this show brings you everything you want to discover about all things stone, tile and floor coverings for both indoor and outdoor living space.

Duradek invites you to register for complimentary Exhibits admission ($60 value) and come visit us at booth #B2339.



We said 'Forest Floor' vinyl blends
well with the natural environment...
some builders took us very literally!

The International Surfaces Event keeps you in the know on virtually any type of surfacing in construction or remodeling projects. With the trends of expanding outdoor living space, it is wise for architects and builders to have a good arsenal of reliable outdoor flooring products and Duradek is proud to highlight our waterproof flooring solutions for decks and roof decks.

As seen in the ISSUU New Products Lookbook, Duradek's latest offerings include the stylish and unique Forest Floor line of vinyl in the versatile shade of 'Ash' for this year's new floor covering options.

The International Surfaces Event is a comprehensive event encompassing industry resources, trademark events and a wealth of education, featuring:

SURFACES Show Floor – with thousands of square feet of exhibits, the show floor is where you’ll find the most innovative floor covering products and supplies in every major category. America’s largest event for the floor covering industry, SURFACES is held annually in Las Vegas, NV and offers an unrivaled education program. Duradek will be there at booth #B2339 to take care of your outdoor flooring needs with our Duradek Ultra walkable, waterproof PVC membranes. A great solution for any outdoor pedestrian surfaces, Duradek Ultra is ideal for decks situated over living space where professional waterproofing is critical.

StonExpo/Marmomacc Americas Show Floor – from everyone and everything stone and stone related. Interested in stone pavers for your outdoor living space? Here is where you will find them…and remember to check with Duradek over at the SURFACES show floor to find out about Plazadek, our roof-grade waterproofing membrane for use under paver systems.

TileExpo Show Floor – here you will find a wide collection of exotic, innovative and distinctive tile products from all around the world. Building and design professionals who are interested in the elegant beauty of tiles on outdoor surfaces likes patios or decks are well served by visiting the SURFACES show floor to stop by the Duradek booth and discover the advantages of the Tiledek system of waterproofing under exterior tiles. With the same roof-grade protection of our original vinyl membrane, Tiledek has been manufactured with a special fabric surface to provide the best adhesion of thin-set in outdoor tile applications. Installed by trained and authorized dealers, Tiledek is part of a superior assembly system that can accept the thin-set tile application immediately after installation.

Stop by the Duradek booth #B2339 to say hello and ask us anything you want to know about deck waterproof surfaces…we hope to see you there!

Duradek Deck Experts Shine in Saskatoon

Duradek is proud to have 40 years of experience behind our product, but perhaps even more proud of the professional network of distributors and installers we have built relationships with along the way, like the exceptional expertise offered by the team at the Saskatoon Deck Shop.

As a company, Duradek recognized early on that no matter how reliable the waterproofing product, it is the installation techniques and skills of the installer that truly will make the difference in how well that product will perform. That is why Duradek is not available as a retail product, but instead offered only by trained installers who are familiar with the intricate details involved in deck waterproofing.

Duradek’s exclusive Saskatchewan distributor, Saskatoon Deck Shop is an excellent example of the type of professionalism and expertise in deck waterproofing that helps Duradek to stand out above other deck vinyl options.

Featured on “Ask the Experts” a print and online publication that includes experts in all areas of the marketplace, Saskatoon Deck Shop as represented by deck expert Desiree Hubbs has demonstrated that the strength of the Duradek product lines combined with skilled tradesmen results in a superior resource for your maintenance free exterior products.

Originally operating as Sunshine Eaves & Exteriors when they started up in 1979, they became Saskatoon Deck Shop when they added Duradek to their offerings in 1993 and soon after became exclusive Duradek distributors in Saskatchewan in 1998.

In 2013, celebrating their 20th year, Saskatoon Deck Shop continued to grow and the demand for skilled Duradek installers prompted them to ensure they had plenty of reliable contractors available to meet the needs of their market. Duradek president, John Ogilvie and sales manager, Kevin MacMillan visited Saskatoon Deck Shop to conduct a Duradek Certification training program and you can be assured that the decks in Saskatchewan are in good hands when they are protected with Duradek vinyl membranes!



Duradek president, John Ogilvie, Saskatoon Deck Shop owner,
Rene Leberge and Duradek Sales Manager, Kevin MacMillan.

Duradek’s ability to be installed in almost any weather condition and perform in all North American climates makes it a reliable decking solution for the extreme temperatures of the prairies. With over half a million square feet of Duradek installed in their region alone, Saskatoon Deck Shop’s experience qualifies them as the definitive experts for waterproof vinyl membranes in Saskatchewan.

If you are planning on building or renovating a deck in Saskatchewan, don’t try to cut corners by doing the job yourself. Be sure to talk to Desiree or one of the other knowledgeable waterproofing professionals at Saskatoon Deck Shop to make sure it is done right the first time.

You can look for Saskatoon Deck Shop at events like the Gardenscapes Show (March 28-30) or the Homestyles Show (March 20-23) at Saskatoon’s Prairieland Exhibition Center.

For all other areas, you can access our ‘Find a Dealer’ locator to access an authorized Duradek installer near you for a free estimate on your deck renovation.

Show Off Your Duradek Deck and Win Canucks Tickets!

Duradek™, the original vinyl deck waterproofing membrane, celebrates 40 years in business this year and we want to thank everyone that chose Duradek as their decking product of choice with a “Best of Duradek Contest”.  This is your chance to show off your deck and to win a night out including dinner and a pair of tickets to the February 26th Canucks game in Vancouver.

Anyone who enjoys Duradek can enter to win. Duradek has been around for 4 decades...and there are some decks protected with Duradek that have been around nearly as long! Whether you have brand new Duradek vinyl on a high-rise balcony, or 20-year old Duradek on the roof deck above the garage...anybody with a Duradek vinyl deck can enter. All you need to enter is a photo of your deck that is protected with Duradek vinyl and a brief statement of why you love your Duradek deck.

With so many years of helping you to enjoy residential outdoor living space, we are sure there has been plenty of enjoyable time spent on your deck since you haven’t had to spend any time maintaining it.

So whether you are a builder who has used Duradek on your decking projects or you are a home owner that is benefiting from Duradek’s low maintenance waterproof protection, show off your Duradek to win Canucks Tickets!

Prize to be Awarded for Your Night Out from Duradek

Pair of tickets to see the Vancouver Canucks vs. St. Lois Blues at Rogers Arena on February 26th, 2014 (plus parking pass!) and $100 Gift Certificate for dinner at Moxie’s at 180 West Georgia Street. (Total prize value is approx. $275.00).

Win ticket to a Canucks game by showing of your Duradek!

To Enter

• Provide your full name, email address, telephone number and city.
• Submit a .jpg image of your deck (please send a medium to high resolution image). * your deck vinyl must be protected with Duradek vinyl to be considered for the contest.
  * By submitting your picture you are giving Duradek full permission to use your image in our marketing programs.
• Provide a brief statement about your deck, when your Duradek was installed and why you love it. (For example: “the last 15 years we have not had to waterproof our deck”; “it was so great to be able to be completely installed and ready for use in the same day”; “it’s so easy to clean after our kids’ birthday parties”; “we love having a dry, covered patio below our Duradek deck so we can enjoy outdoor time in any weather”; etc.)
• Submit via email by 6:00 p.m. PST on February 23rd, 2014 to duradek@duradek.com with “Best of Duradek Contest Entry” in the subject line.

Winner will be announced and notified on February 24th, 2014.



"We've had our Duradek deck for 6 years and love that each
spring all we have to do for prep is hose it off!"

Duradek has grown from pioneering product to leading brand in the competitive niche market of deck waterproofing with over 125 million square feet of Duradek installed all over North America over the past 4 decades. This kind of history shows us without a doubt how well our waterproofing system performs. We have seen decks pass from generation to generation, home owner to home owner, and still be as reliably waterproofing as when it was first installed. We look forward to hearing your Duradek story!

Duradek is gearing up for our participation at Surfaces which is less than two weeks away. Surfaces is one of three distinct branded shows that are now united to create the ultimate industry event – The International Surfaces Event.

Taking place at the Mandalay Bay Convention Center from January 28-30, 2014, this show brings you everything you want to discover about all things stone, tile and floor coverings for both indoor and outdoor living space.

Duradek invites you to register for complimentary Exhibits admission ($60 value) and come visit us at booth #B2339.



We said 'Forest Floor' vinyl blends
well with the natural environment...
some builders took us very literally!

The International Surfaces Event keeps you in the know on virtually any type of surfacing in construction or remodeling projects. With the trends of expanding outdoor living space, it is wise for architects and builders to have a good arsenal of reliable outdoor flooring products and Duradek is proud to highlight our waterproof flooring solutions for decks and roof decks.

As seen in the ISSUU New Products Lookbook, Duradek's latest offerings include the stylish and unique Forest Floor line of vinyl in the versatile shade of 'Ash' for this year's new floor covering options.

The International Surfaces Event is a comprehensive event encompassing industry resources, trademark events and a wealth of education, featuring:

SURFACES Show Floor – with thousands of square feet of exhibits, the show floor is where you’ll find the most innovative floor covering products and supplies in every major category. America’s largest event for the floor covering industry, SURFACES is held annually in Las Vegas, NV and offers an unrivaled education program. Duradek will be there at booth #B2339 to take care of your outdoor flooring needs with our Duradek Ultra walkable, waterproof PVC membranes. A great solution for any outdoor pedestrian surfaces, Duradek Ultra is ideal for decks situated over living space where professional waterproofing is critical.

StonExpo/Marmomacc Americas Show Floor – from everyone and everything stone and stone related. Interested in stone pavers for your outdoor living space? Here is where you will find them…and remember to check with Duradek over at the SURFACES show floor to find out about Plazadek, our roof-grade waterproofing membrane for use under paver systems.

TileExpo Show Floor – here you will find a wide collection of exotic, innovative and distinctive tile products from all around the world. Building and design professionals who are interested in the elegant beauty of tiles on outdoor surfaces likes patios or decks are well served by visiting the SURFACES show floor to stop by the Duradek booth and discover the advantages of the Tiledek system of waterproofing under exterior tiles. With the same roof-grade protection of our original vinyl membrane, Tiledek has been manufactured with a special fabric surface to provide the best adhesion of thin-set in outdoor tile applications. Installed by trained and authorized dealers, Tiledek is part of a superior assembly system that can accept the thin-set tile application immediately after installation.

Stop by the Duradek booth #B2339 to say hello and ask us anything you want to know about deck waterproof surfaces…we hope to see you there!

Duradek's Top 5 Building and Remodeling Publication Highlights from 2013

Duradek is very proud of the recognition we have received and contributions we have made in several leading industry publications in the past year. Here are 5 of our favourites:

Exterior Tile Deck Advice with the Construction Specifier, published March 20, 2013

Professional Remodeler Chose Duradek as one of the Best 101 Products in 2013, published August 19, 2013

Duradek Makes Top 101 New Products List on Professional Builder, published August 25, 2013

Duradek Rated a Hot Product for the Hot Season by Professional Deck Builder, published August 28, 2013

Duradek Listed as a TOP PRODUCT in Professional Remodeler, published September 11, 2013

Look to these top publications for more Duradek news in 2014!

Highlights of a Fabulous 2013 from Duradek

All of us at Duradek would like to thank you for a truly wonderful 2013. The past year was a really good year for Duradek and the deck building community and there were several significant events for our company and within our industry, most notably the overall growth in the demand for deck building and renovations to support the increased desire for residential outdoor living space.

Here is a look at some of Duradek’s highlights from 2013.

Reaching Out to the Public

After hurricane Sandy devastated the east coast, Duradek offered discounted support to help in the rebuilding process. See Helping to Re-Build the Eastern Seaboard One Deck at a Time with Duradek, published Feb. 13, 2013.

Besides extending the offer for assistance, Duradek requested the public’s assistance with a
‘Name the Colour’ contest with the release of our most recent colour addition to the popular ‘Cork’ line of vinyl. We had a great response and were thrilled with the moniker ‘Graphite’ as seen in Name the New Colour Contest Results, published April 22, 2013.

Celebrity Builders and Duradek

Celebrity builders and home renovation experts called on Duradek in 2013 with the most recent being HGTV’s Income Property. HGTV’s Income Property Called on Duradek for a Waterproofing Solution, published Nov. 11, 2013.

Other notable appearances included radio appearances on the Mr. Fix-it Radio program - Home Improvement Show Featured Duradek with Mr. Fix-it on Radio 720 WGN, published June 5, 2013 and the Gary Sullivan radio program - Gary Sullivan Interviews Duradek Waterproofing Expert at IBS 2013, published on January 30, 2013.

Duradek’s Superior Product Performance

Accelerated Weathering Comparison
Duradek Compared to Other Vinyl

Duradek demonstrated the superior quality of our vinyl with an amazing demonstration of Duradek’s seam strength in a video demo by Duradek of Utah in Unbeatable Seam Strength with Duradek Vinyl Membranes, published on May 29, 2013.

Also the significant results of Accelerated Weathering Testing ASTM G-90 shows how Duradek outperforms other vinyl options with UV ageing as seen in Nothing Lasts Forever, But Duradek Outlasts the Rest, published on July 10, 2013.

An Eye on the Industry

From technical details to design trends, we kept an eye on what was happening in the industry. We shared information provided by NADRA who represented the decking industry at the IRC 2015 code development hearings in Code Development Information for Deck Builders, published on September 30, 2013.

In addition to technical developments, we watched top trends in deck design and were thrilled with how Duradek Contributes to 6 out of 15 Top Design Trends in Single Family Homes, published June 19, 2013.
In 2013 we also kept busy with ensuring our product testing and performance evaluations were all up-to-date, providing an updated CCMC report and a tool for understanding how to interpret ICC-ES reports. 2013 also included the addition of a new detailed drawing (Inside Perimeter Detail IS-09 – Door Detail) for the architectural and building communities that we work to support.

Again, we thank all of the building community for recognizing the strength of Duradek and the home owners who have chosen to enjoy it as their waterproof deck surface through 2013. Coming into our 40th year in business, we are very excited about the thousands of decks we can protect in 2014!

Duradek Reaches its Fabulous 40s!

Duradek™, the original vinyl deck waterproofing membrane reaches the notable benchmark of 40 years in business. Having grown from pioneering product to leading brand in the competitive niche market of deck waterproofing, our job is to protect where you live and allow you to enjoy it as much as possible.

Originally conceived by two contractors in British Columbia’s Okanagan region in 1974, Duradek was inspired by a marine vinyl used to cover the interior floor of small boats. These two boating enthusiasts recognized that the attractive, slip resistant vinyl surface, tough enough for wear, waterproof and easy to clean could be a perfect solution for the lake view decks so popular in the region...and an industry was born!

The company initially offered franchise opportunities and Duradek’s current owners, John and Robert Ogilvie started off with a few franchises. The two sold the franchises in 1978 to purchase a third of the Duradek parent company. They eventually purchased Duradek outright in the mid 80’s and have maintained ownership ever since.

During that time, the single biggest evolution within the company was to develop a product and installation techniques that would allow Duradek vinyl to meet building code approval in roofing applications.  Ensuring these critical techniques were followed in practice was an important factor in the ability to guarantee roof-grade waterproofing and thus a business model developed that restricted the availability of Duradek to authorized contractors that were trained in Duradek’s unique application techniques.

Duradek's technical manager, Len Viegener conducting
a Duradek installer  training session.

Four decades after inception, Duradek has significantly contributed to the development of the specialty trade of deck waterproofing and so far there has been over 125 million square feet of Duradek installed on balconies, decks, patios and roof decks in all North American climates.

Family owned and operated, Duradek retains the culture of a small family business with the reach and influence of a multi-national organization. This strength is gratefully attributed to the partnerships we have with our distributors and contractors (many of whom are second generation) that really want to “do it right”. This is what makes Duradek truly unique. The understanding that it is not product alone that solves  waterproofing problems, nor is it a contractor alone, but rather a partnership between the two with the shared goal of doing it right the first time. The combination of a strong product, refined details and professional installation make Duradek the superior choice for waterproofing balconies and roof decks in residential and light commercial applications.

Duradek - attractive deck surface and roofing membrane in one!

Now at our 40th year in in business we are in a marketplace with a variety of competitive vinyl suppliers and it is a very different climate than in the early days of being the only option for vinyl deck membranes. We have endured, analysed, prospered, rethought, expanded, designed, developed, re-examined, expanded again and, most importantly, continually test ourselves and our products to adapt to the needs of the architectural and building communities.

And we’re not done yet!

Rather than publish a huge retrospective on years gone by and chuckle at all those 1974 pictures of long hair and bell bottoms, we simply want to thank the building community for their support over these 40 years. We take quiet satisfaction in having found a way to remain the most reliable source of deck waterproofing in North America.

Duradek's owners, Robert and John Ogilvie

Happy New Year From Duradek

All of us at Duradek would like to wish you a fabulous 2014!

From the architects and specifiers who recognize the strength of the Duradek brand to the distributors who make it available from coast to coast; from the talented installers who skillfully lay our Duradek membranes to the home owners who enjoy our low-maintenance waterproof surface on their decks…we thank you all for choosing the #1 vinyl deck membrane in North America.

We look forward to helping protect thousands of decks in 2014 and hope to see you at some of the leading decking and flooring industry shows coming up in 2014. Watch for Duradek at:

• Surfaces (booth #B2339) on January 28-30, 2013 at the Mandalay Bay Convention Center, Las Vegas, NV. Take advantage of free exhibit hall registration.

• International Builder Show (booth #S1919) on February 4-6, 2014 at the Las Vegas Convention Center, Las Vegas, NV.  Take advantage of free exhibit hall registration.

• Remodeling Show | Deck Expo (booth #2241) on October 16-18, 2013 at the Lakeside Center at McCormick Place, Chicago, IL

Happy 2014 to all and we look forward to helping you with your waterproof deck surfaces through the new year!