Home & Garden Shows Offer Inspiration and Information for Deck Renovations with Duradek

When you need ideas and inspiration for your home and garden renovation projects, your local home shows are invaluable resources to get you started. And right now home show season is in full swing with local home shows taking place throughout February, March and April in communities all over North America...and Duradek will be there!

Besides getting a first-hand look at the latest design trends and offerings, it is your chance to ask first-hand questions directly to suppliers to help you decide exactly what it is that you want and what will work with your home. Asking the right questions ahead of time can save you precious time and money over just guessing or assuming what the right product choice for your projects might be.

Ask a Duradek Expert About Your Deck Building or Renovation Projects

Duradek Installers know all about deck waterproofing. While they have all been trained in the specific waterproofing details that apply to the application of a vinyl membrane waterproofing system, most are experts in the field of deck building and can help you decide if a membrane system is right for you and answer your questions comparing your decking options.

This week Duradek can be found at:

• Homestyles Show   March 7 – 10 – Saskatoon, SK
  talk with Duradek Distributor, Saskatoon Deck Shop
• NIBCA Home & Garden Show   March 7 – 10 – Coeur D’Alene, ID
  talk with Duradek Distributor, Duradek Northwest and Duradek Dealer Duraseal
• Tacoma Remodeling Show  March 8 – 10 - Tacoma, WA
  talk with Duradek Distributor, Duradek Northwest

For a full list of national and regional home shows where you will find Duradek, please check out our home show schedule for 2013. From coast to coast, Duradek is ready to answer your questions and show you our latest colours and patterns in our selection of vinyl membranes along with the latest offerings from our Durarail aluminum railing systems.


Look for Duradek at your local home show.

 

Already Have a Duradek Deck? – Come Say Hello!

One of the best parts of participating in home shows for Duradek is that we get to talk to so many of our long-time customers. Each and every show we have people come by our booth and comment that they have had their Duradek for 15 or 20 years, and are completely thrilled with its performance. While their deck waterproofing is still doing its job well past its 10-year warranty, they do tend to enjoy looking at the latest colours and patterns of our Duradek vinyl for plans to update the look of their home’s exterior.  Duradek customers love their outdoor living space, and Duradek loves helping them protect it.

Be sure to come by and say hello the next time you are at a Home Show and ask us anything you want to know about deck waterproofing.

   

 

Duradek Has Presence on HGTV

The Home and Garden Television Network is a top channel for Canadian homeowners and a favorite source of information for home improvement solutions. While Duradek has been an industry leader in waterproofing solutions for over 35 years, they have taken a moment to remind you with a selection of 30-second national commercials on HGTV.

While viewers may see these short clips on HGTV featuring Duradek president John Ogilvie they may think, "Duradek...I've heard of them." But occasionally while people are familiar with the Duradek name, they may not have a full understanding of what exactly Duradek is - the premier vinyl waterproofing membrane for decks and rooftop patios.

Duradek is not just a waterproofing membrane; it is a waterproofing system with decades of performance and experience behind its knowledgeable experts. Complemented by its partner product, Durarail, Duradek can provide the best protection for your outdoor living space.

Duradek and Durarail are extremely durable and low-maintenance products. To learn more, this YouTube clip is a great way to compare decking and railing systems and will give you some fantastic insight on renovating your deck or patio.

Keep your eyes open for action from Duradek and HGTV!

Premium Wood Grain Finish For Your Deck Railings

This new premium finish from Durarail is fantastic...it is like Martha Stewart meets Iron Man!
This authentic looking wood finish presents an elegant and sophisticated look, but with the strength and durability of aluminum.

Applied to our strong and long-lasting powder-coated aluminum railings, this wood finish does not require the constant upkeep of sanding, re-staining or re-painting. There are no concerns about wood rotting or fading as the product is extremely durable and UV resistant.

Now you can enjoy the rich, beautiful look of real wood with the low maintenance and durability of aluminum. Available in an excellent variety of wood grain options and all 5 of our top rail profiles, you can be enjoying your deck while your neighbors are slaving away on theirs!

Life Just Got Easier For Installing Stair Railings

Installing stair railings just got easier with the addition of Durarail's new Adjustable Stair Railing!

Collapsible, pre-assembled panels means no need to install individual pickets on site and no need to wait for the stairs to be built for measurements as they adjust to virtually any angle. These railings are a benefit to both the installer and the home owner as less installation time is needed and therefore less labor cost. They are installed in a fraction of the time it would take to install individual pickets, and all without the risk of inaccurate measurement!

Easy to ship, stock and store, the Adjustable Stair Railings collapse down to approximately 10" tall while adding only about 32" in length once fully collapsed. They are ideal for ramps, stairs, sloped decks and temporary rails that can be reused because of the installation flexibility.

There are three lengths and two standard heights available and custom heights are available on request, as are any of 180 custom colors should our 8 standard colors not suit your design. Available with all 5 top rail profiles, the Adjustable Stair Rails can be used up and down for stairs OR side to side for custom angles on decks. It's all about flexibility and these railings have it!

Cable Railing System Is Now Proudly Offered By Durarail

photo provided by Premium Decks

Durarail, the powder-coated aluminum railing specialist, now offers Cable Railing - a contemporary deck railing system that provides minimal view obstruction with maximum style. The stainless steel  cables allow airflow through the deck and provide excellent resistance to the elements for an attractive, low maintenance railing solution.

photo provided by Premium Decks

Durarail's powder-coated aluminum top rails and posts provide the ultimate framework for the new Cable Railing System. Cleverly designed cable fasteners are hidden withing the posts, allowing you to attractively frame the perimeter of your deck with a sleek, clean and modern look that can stand up to the elements and provide many years of functional and esthetic appeal.

With a choice of 5 standard Durarail Top Rail designs, homeowners can choose the look that most appeals to them.

photo provided by Texas Railing Systems

Available in 8 standard colors and 180 custom colors, Durarail framework is UV resistant and will not peel, flake or blister as it ages so there is no need for sanding, staining or painting.
In addition to its esthetic appeal and durability, Durarail's Cable Railing System has another advantage; its stainless steel cables contain at least 65% recycled content which help qualify for LEED credits.

Durarail Brings Cutting Edge Style To Your Outdoor Perimeters

Over the last decade, Durarail has been earning a reputation for long-lasting and durable railing products as a partner product to our Duradek Vinyl Waterproofing. This decking system is a superior combination to best protect and beautify your deck or patio, while requiring very little maintenance to stay looking great. While the standard line of Durarail products meets all the needs of safety and presentation, Durarail is proud to offer and exciting group of new products that bring stylish options for your outdoor deck design. You can truly customize the look you want with traditional presentation, or you can incorporate more than one railing option for a unique and functional railing system that will define your outdoor living space with style. So if you are considering building a deck or repairing a deck, you will definitely want to check this out!

Heritage Top Rail

The classic look of wrought iron with the low maintenance and durability of aluminum. This colonial style, one-piece top rail serves as an attractive addition to Durarail's extensive line of profile options. The highly weather resistant powder-coating will not peel, flake or blister as it ages and requires no staining or painting. Heritage Top Rail is available for both glass and welded picket systems, in your choice of 8 standard colors or 180 custom colors and is ADA compliant for handrail purposes. Press Release and Online Brochure available.



Panorama Post

An innovative and sleek design with versatility, functionality and the illusion of more space. Nearly invisible, this topless glass railing system allows yo u to enjoy and unobstructed panoramic view from your deck. The round glass tracks allow a 60 degree angle variance for your design flexibility and can be surface or fascia mounted. Available in 8 standard colors or 180 custom colors, this low-maintenance railing system adds elegance and sophistication to your outdoor living space. Press Release and Online Brochure available.

Cable Railing System

A contemporary railing system that combines minimum view obstruction with maximum style. Its innovative design allows the cleverly fashioned Invisiware hardware to be hidden within the Durarail powder-coated aluminum posts. The entire system has excellent resistance to atmospheric conditions and will not peel, flake or blister as it ages. Available in 1/8", 3?16" or 1/4" cable diameters and your choice of 5 standard Durarail Top Profiles. Press Release and Online Brochure available.

Premium Wood Grain Finish

Enjoy the rich beautiful look of real wood with the low maintenacne and durability of aluminum. Increase the value of your home with a wide variety of authentic looking wood grain finished rail that doesn't weather, splinter or rot. This product has all the maintenance free advantages of aluminum railing with a natural wood look so realistic, it's regularly mistaken for the real thing. Available in 22 different wood grain finishes, this coating is an eco-friendly alternative to real wood. Press Release and Online Brochure available.

We welcome you to browse through the attractive new railing options. All Durarail products are manufactured in North America and installed by trained and authorized Duradek dealers, so you know you are getting your superior product installed by a qualified and reliable contractor. Enjoy your deck!

Get To Know Duradek On YouTube & HGTV

Duradek has been the leader in patio and rooftop deck waterproofing for over 35 years, and with that kind of experience it is no wonder that Duradek has become known as the 'Decking Experts'. A popular product amongst industry leaders, Duradek's reputation and performance speaks for itself, but we thought you might want to hear what Duradek president John Ogilvie has to say on YouTube.

If you've only got a few seconds....
Duradek president, John Ogilvie speaks on Duradek with a few brief words with the HGTV 15-second commercials, provides a brief overview on Duradek Waterproofing Solutions, and provides an installation sequence from start to finish in one brief minute.

If you've got a few minutes...
For a little more detailed information on Duradek, you can view a full history of the company and the product in a little over 5 minutes and learn how Duradek became the leader in waterproofing solutions for walkable rooftop decks, and then added the perfect partner product - Durarail, the powder-coated aluminum railing system. Two incredibly durable, low-maintenance products to beautify and protect your outdoor living space makes one simple choice when it comes to choosing products that will last.


In only a few minutes you can discover and appreciate the amount of detail that goes into properly waterproofing your outdoor living space and how protecting and beautifying your deck or rooftop patio can be taken care of in one easy step by the network of specially trained Duradek professionals.

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!

The Panorama Post – also used for Fencing and Pool & Hot Tub Surrounds....

Durarail's newest, sleek looking glass railing can also be used for Fencing or Pool & Hot Tub Surrounds... with see-through glass or etched glass to act as a privacy panel... the options for this new system are endless.

The round glass track of the Panorama Post enables the installer to adjust the angle of the glass 30 degrees in any direction, allowing the use of one post to achieve multiple angles.

The Panorama Posts are available in both surface mounted and facia mounted designs.  The glass can be see-through to enjoy surrounding vistas or etched to act as a privacy panel and can sit at post height or proud of the post to increase the railing height.

Ideal as Railings, Fencing, Pool & Hot Tub Surrounds and so much more...

Updated 3 Part Specification for Duradek

Duradek has recently had some updates to the 3 Part Specification, under Master Format Division 07.
The updated specification for "07185 - Pedestrian Traffic Coatings - Waterproof Membranes", now includes all of the new Duradek vinyl product colors and other industry updates.

For 3 Part Specifications on all of Duradek and Durarail's products, please click here.

Enjoy Your Deck This Summer With Duradek

Deck Tiles With Tiledek from Duradek

North American building codes are all about “water management”. As in, how to get rain water off, and away from your building or home as quickly and efficiently as possible.
Tile decks are beautiful. A natural stone such as a slate provides a unique earthy tone to your deck while…Read More

Deck Railing Systems from Durarail

Anyone who’s ever built a deck knows that the one thing that will decide the look and feel of your deck is not the deck material you choose, but the deck railings. Deck railings are to your deck, what the premise is to a novel.
Deck railings will make a statement …Read More

Duradek Deck Cleaning

It’s a Saturday morning. You get that “list”, the dreaded “to-do list”. For many, that list will include: “Clean Deck“! But not if your deck is a Duradek Deck! You’ll have “Clean Deck” on your list far less often…Read More

Duradek Deck Designs

The sun is shining! – Your deck… not so much!

But do you repair, or rebuild your deck? Deck design conundrum enter stage right!
When you’re contemplating your deck design, ask yourself these questions:…Read More

Cedar Decking Maintenance Hassles

Cedar decking requires a lot of maintenance. How do I maintain a cedar deck you ask?

Firstly, it is important that you give your cedar deck a thorough cleaning once a year. This will not only remove dirt and mildew, but other discoloration as well. Warm soapy water, a scrubbing brush, and some good old fashioned elbow grease should get the job done! That is, if you haven’t got mildew build up!....Read More

What's New for Durarail this Spring... part two

Also, just introduced is the new Topless Glass Post - The “Panorama Post” incorporates a sleek design with versatility and functionality. The round glass track of the Panorama Post enables the installer to adjust the angle the glass in a 30 degree in both directions thus enabling the use of one post to achieve multiple angles. The Panorama posts are available in both surface mounted and fascia mounted designs The Panorama posts offer an inexpensive, sleek al­ternative to the more traditional topless glass posts, while offering the onsite flexibility, and easier instal­lation culminating in a savings in time and cost.

Features of Panorama Post:

• Extruded Glass Channels to eliminate welding
• Glass Channels with insert enable multiple angles with same post
• Vinyl insert for channel eliminates need for messy caulking
• Easy to order- Three surface mounted posts only
• Surface and Fascia Posts available
• 48” spacer material and pvc insert allow adjustable bottom gap while installing
• Less expensive than traditional topless glass posts

What's New for Durarail this Spring...

Durarail’s newest look is the ‘Heritage’ top rail. Incorporating a colonial style with the strength of aluminum, it is designed for those who want a classic wrought iron looking railing but the low maintenance and security of aluminum. The Heritage is a 1-piece top rail and is available for both glass and welded picket railing systems. This system is also ADA compliant for handrail purposes.

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10 Easy Care and Cleaning Tips For a Duradek Deck

10 Tips for Cleaning Your Duradek Deck

1.   Protect your Duradek deck from scuffs, tears, etc.
2.    Inspect the Caulking around posts, pillars etc.
3.    Texture is determined by Non-Skid vs. Cleanability.
4.    Use a plastic Shovel to remove Ice and Snow.
5.    Rock Salt or Kitty Litter can also be used, but...
6.    Always Wash with Soap and Water before the Spring Sun hits it.
7.    Clean your Duradek 4 times per Year, but...
8.    Clean it more often if acid rain or airborne pollution is a problem in your area.
9.    Use the Duradek Vinyl Cleaner and follow the instructions.
10.  For a quick reference to cleaning – use this Care and Cleaning Guide.

MOST Importantly...ALWAYS Rinse ANY chemical cleaner off with lots of Fresh Water!!

New Colors For Duradek In 2011

In 2011 Duradek rolled out their most exciting new colors to date... Cork Macchiato and Cork Espresso.
Two years ago, Duradek introduced the Cork pattern in a single color which closely resembled that of an actual Cork floor.
This color caught on faster than any other color in Duradek’s 37 year history.
Duradek then decided to expand the Cork line, by introducing the new Cork Macchiato and Cork Espresso.
Both of which have quickly jumped to the top of the Duradek Color Chart for Sales...

Soon Duradek will be introducing the newest Product Line – “Forest Floor Birch”.
Another new pattern which is meant to resemble a more natural look of leaves...
This new pattern and color should be available from all Duradek Authorized Dealers by the end of June.

Durarail Deck Rails

Top 10 Reasons for Choosing Durarail Deck Rails

1. Produced by Duradek - In Business since 1974
2. In-house fabrication and powder coating ensures the highest level of quality control
3. Made of Aluminum, which is a Strong, Non-Corrosive metal, resistant to rust or rot
4. Durable Powder Coating
5. Welded Strength
6. Built to any Custom Requirement
7. Picket and Glass Available
8. Tested to US and Canadian Building Codes
9. Available in 8 Standard Colors and over 180 Custom Colors
10. Virtually Maintenance Free (no annual painting required)

...And 5 More Great Reasons!

Cost effective product with long life cycle
Designed for easy installation
Not just a railing company - we do Pool Enclosures, Fencing, Gates and Handrail too
Residential and Commercial Applications
Manufactured in North America