Greater Vancouver Home Builders Association 10th Annual Members Expo at Hard Rock Casino Vancouver

The Greater Vancouver Home Builders Association (GVHBA) Member's Expo takes place in less than two weeks on Wednesday, May 6, 2015 at the Hard Rock Casino Vancouver Theatre in Coquitlam, BC.

There is no cost to attend, but pre-registration is required (see details below).

This free, drop-in event offers:

• complimentary food and beverages
• free parking
• great door prizes
• amazing grand prizes

...and some of the best networking opportunities available for builders in the Greater Vancouver Regional District.

This is the 10th year for this annual event that has supplier members of the GVHBA gather to exhibit for the benefit of its members and industry guests. It is an ideal location and atmosphere to learn about the latest building technologies and materials and see new products.

Duradek is a proud GVHBA member and will be on location exhibiting. We invite you to come by to talk to Duradek's Winston Conyers about your decking needs, challenges and goals. Winston can help you to understand the exponential advantages of using Duradek vinyl decking over other options to waterproof your decks and balconies while keeping them attractive and contributing to your outdoor design and curb appeal.

Be sure to ask about Duradek's latest patterns of vinyl being introduced this spring in the all-new LEGACY line of 60 mil sheet-applied pvc membranes. (see Press Release)

• Legacy Barnwood
• Legacy Driftwood
• Legacy Pebble Beach

Duradek Legacy Driftwood

In addition to discovering new products, the GVHBA Member's Expo is a fantastic way to discover professional, reliable suppliers and sub trades while networking with industry leaders and colleagues. Attendees can take advantage of special discounts and promotions  by GVHBA supplier members at this unique event.

The newly renovated and updated lobby adds to the great atmosphere of the venue. Be sure to pre-register to qualify for Grand Prizes and to give GVHBA and idea of how much food and beverages to have for this fun industry event!

GVHBA Members Expo 2015

When:		Wednesday, May 6, 2015 - 3:30 - 8:00 p.m. (Drop In)
Where:		Hard Rock Casino Vancouver Theatre 2080 United Boulevard Coquitlam, BC
Cost:		Free!

Register now! Click Here.

Or copy and paste into your browser:
http://www.gvhba.org/EventCalendar#id=563&cid=120&wid=901

This event is a not-to-miss networking and product education opportunity for:

• Builders
• Renovators
• Specifiers
• Estimators
• Trades
• Designers
• Architects
• Developers
• Project Managers

Download the .pdf flyer or share this link with your friends....we look forward to seeing you there!

Free Registration to Buildex Vancouver Before February 5th, 2015

Duradek is proud to be a participating exhibitor at Buildex Vancouver 2015, one of the largest trade shows in Western Canada for Design, Construction and Real Estate Management professionals, taking place at the Vancouver Trade and Convention Centre West on February 25th and 26th, 2015.

You can take advantage of free registration for the trade-show floor and discounted seminar prices if you register before February 5th (see link below).

With over 13,000 attendees expected to visit the 600+ exhibitors and over 100 speakers at more than 50 educational seminars, Buildex keeps professional builders, designers and property managers up-to-date on the latest in construction and design trends, and how it affects your place in the building industry.

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 2015 show such an valuable 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 over 2 days.

In addition to the excellent selection of seminars, you will find presentations throughout the show at the Passive House Pavilion on the show floor. There are also some excellent opportunities for networking as you wander through the exhibit hall or attend the networking reception on Wednesday, February 25th between 4 - 5 pm.

Duradek is a proud participating exhibitor and you can find us at booth#307 - near the Construct Café. We are excited to introduce you to our latest selection of PVC Waterproof membranes such as our 'Legacy' line which was recently introduced in honor of Duradek's landmark 40 years in business; and we couldn't be prouder to have pioneered the sheet vinyl method of waterproofing. This new line emulates the appearance of aged wood and provides an attractive outdoor design scheme while still providing the superior level of waterproof protection you've come to trust from Duradek.

Produced by the same manufacturer over our 40 year history and having gone through several warranty cycles we are very confident in our product and that it can provide the level of waterproof protection you need whether for a single family residence or a large multi-family development.

Buildex has the support of several sponsor associations, several of which Duradek is a current participating member. Associations like Greater Vancouver Home Builders Association (GVHBA), Canadian Home Builders Association of BC (CHBABC) Condominium Home Owners Association (CHOA), Landlord BC, and the BC Building Envelope Council (BCBEC) and its members help to share information to ensure best practices in residential construction, and you can access a lot of the information gathered by the professional Vancouver builders market while you explore Buildex 2015.

Duradek would like to invite you to come visit us at booth #307 and ask us anything you'd like to know about outdoor waterproofing projects and what makes Duradek the leader in waterproof roofing membranes you can walk on.

You can register online before February 5th for free admission to the show floor and lower seminar prices.

We hope to see you there, but if you can't make it down to Buildex or one of the other great construction industry shows or home shows, you can always contact a Duradek dealer in your area for more information on this most reliable method of waterproofing your outdoor living space.

Greater Vancouver Home Builders Association Challenges – Duradek Accepts!

For the deck building industry, August is an exceptionally busy month, but it is not too busy to make time for our local Home Builders Association’s events and show some appreciation for our local building community. 

When a city like Vancouver is ranked the most livable city in North America (and 3rd in the world), you can guarantee that the local contractors like those in the Greater Vancouver Builders Association are some of the most skilled and experienced in their trades.

This month there were two notable, special events that the Greater Vancouver Home Builders Association (GVHBA) hosted and Duradek was proud to take part in.

GVHBA Summer Social

Hosted along the Fraser River at the New Westminster Quay, Duradek was proud to be a sponsor of the GVHBA Summer Social. Not just another boring networking event, over 200 people enjoyed this social evening which included a wine bar and a very active Ping Pong table for which Duradek was co-sponsor.

Photo credit -  Martin Knowles Photo/Media

Who knew so many GVHBA members have such stellar ping pong talent!? The crossover footwork, blocks, counter-hits and rallies stirred up quite a scene. Duradek’s Winston Conyers was there to talk vinyl membrane waterproofing between ping-pong matches.

Photo credit -  Martin Knowles Photo/Media

 

GVHBA 3rd Annual Grouse Grind Challenge

Presented by the association’s Under 40 Committee, the GVHBA's 3rd annual Grouse Grind Challenge was a huge success. Members conquered the grueling trail and then enjoyed themselves at the summit with food, beverages, mingling and amazing views.

Recognized in the GVHBA weekly newsletter, Duradek’s Winston Conyers and Dave Giesbrecht were the notable newbie members beating the GVHBA newbie challenge with admirable times of 0:53:48 and 0:44:34, respectively.

Winston, a recent addition to the Duradek family and did his team proud. Dave, who is an authorized Duradek installer and owner of North Vancouver Sundecks proved himself as adept on the trails as he is on the decks he installs. Way to go, guys!
 

Winston (left) and Dave (right) did Duradek proud!
Photo credit -  Martin Knowles Photo/Media

Although relatively new members of the Greater Vancouver Home Builders Association (GVHBA), Duradek has a deep appreciation for the local building community that helped Duradek grow from a small regional company to an internationally recognized brand over the last 40 years.

When Duradek is at home building or home improvement shows in the local Vancouver market, we are thrilled with how often we hear of people wanting to freshen up the look of their deck that has had Duradek reliably protecting it over the last 20 – 30 years.

These Duradek customers know that the level of Duradek’s waterproof performance combined with no maintenance requirements is the most cost-effective way to protect their decks over the lifetime of the product. More often than not, homeowners want to re-do their decks purely to freshen up the look with one of our fantastic new colours, like Cork Graphite.

If you are in the Vancouver area, be sure to visit Duradek at booth #1755 at the Vancouver Home & Design Show October 16 – 19th at BC Place Stadium.  We can show you why waterproofing your deck with Duradek vinyl will bring you the most enjoyment from your deck for the long term…and allow you the most leisure time to enjoy it!