Free Education for Building Professionals of Truckee & Tahoe

WALKABLE ROOF DECK MEMBRANES: Free for CATT Members | $10 for Non-Members

Duradek of Utah's Matt McClure will be presenting 'Walkable Roof Deck Membranes and Roofing Systems' on Tuesday, December 9th in Truckee, CA. This is a must-attend event for building professionals in the region to best understand the considerations and options to maximize the potential of the growing trend of increasing residential outdoor living space. Seating is limited so book now!

Course Details:

Class Date: Tuesday, December 9
Class Time: 12:00 PM - 1:30 PM, Q & A After, LUNCH PROVIDED
Class Location: CATT Office - 12313 Soaring Way, Suite 1G, Truckee, CA
Class Description: This class is presented by NEW CATT Member Duradek. Students will be given an overview of walkable roof deck membranes and roofing systems, including a discussion of: Types of walkable roof decks, various waterproofing options, and their common problems; characteristics, advantages, and applications of walkable roof decks and outdoor flooring systems; important design concepts and considerations for walkable roof decks, balconies and walkways; walkable roof deck and outdoor flooring system common details and installation considerations; key specification issues related to roof deck membranes. This program will be extremely beneficial to architects and specifiers involved in single and multiple family homes.

Credits: 1.0 LU/HSW Hour (AIA CES)

Seating is Limited please RSVP by email or phone to
Amanda at 530-550-9999 or info@ca-tt.com

*Non-Members will be charged $10 to attend class

About the presenter: Matt McClure is the owner of Dekmax, based out of Salt Lake City, UT and was recently honored for Exceptional Performance at Duradek's 40th Anniversary Convention. Matt is the current president of the Salt Lake City Chapter of the Construction Specifiers Institute.

From left: Bob Ogilvie, Samantha McClure, Matt McClure,
John Ogilvie

For building and design professionals unable to take advantage of this excellent educational opportunity, you may be interested in Duradek's online education through the AEC Daily website - Walkable PVC Roof Deck Membranes.

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.

Is Duradek Really Green? YES!

Years ago, being ‘Green’ meant one of 2 things – Was it made of recycled materials or Could it be recycled?
We are now much more educated on what being ‘Green’ truly means and take into consideration the entire ‘Cradle to Grave’ concept of the product.

Here’s Duradek’s ‘Cradle to Grave’ story...as compared to the alternatives;

Mining – PVC is a derivative of natural gas and sodium chloride; which is also known as Salt and is one of the most abundant natural resources available on earth.
Manufacturing – At one time, manufacturing PVC had some hazardous side effects. But measures have been taken to rectify those and these safety issues no longer exist. The EPA states that while the manufacturing of PVC is on the rise, toxic dioxins are decreasing.
Transportation & Distribution – Due to the low weight of Duradek compared to the alternatives (such as EPDM & pavers or wood planks), there is considerably less energy consumed in the transportation of the product; from raw resources to manufacturing to distribution to the jobsite.
Building Design – The structural requirements to support a deck with heavy pavers requires many more construction materials. Duradek’s light weight needs only basic structural requirements, using far fewer materials and energy.
Installation – The one-step application process of Duradek requires fewer trips to the job site and uses less manpower, both of which means less energy being consumed.
Maintenance – Duradek does not require re-coating or re-staining, both of which consume materials and manpower. Maintaining Duradek consumes far less energy than the alternatives.
Useful Life – Duradek is a waterproofing membrane, therefore the entire structure is protected and will not decay. The structure remains intact, helping the building to last longer. This saves cost, materials and energy in repairs or replacement.
End of Life – When the time comes to renew the surface, Duradek’s re-installation process will consume less manpower, materials and energy, as well as less disruption to the structure and building use.
Disposal – Compared to Treated Lumber PVC does not leach chemicals into the environment as it decomposes. In fact PVC is often used as landfill liners to prevent other materials from leaching toxins into the earth. Other alternatives, such as composite deck boards are much larger in volume therefore taking up much more space in a landfill.
Recycling - The current opportunities for cost-effectively recycling PVC are minimal, but progress is being made. Some solutions include creating new building materials and man-made reefs.

Compare PVC to the Alternatives

When compared to products that perform the SAME function, consider the following:

• PVC's one-step application and longevity compare favorably to the multiple application and reapplication requirements of liquid-applied systems, saving many trips to the job, which in turn consumes less energy.
• There is a huge weight savings benefiting the structural requirements and the energy consumption to transport as compared to an EPDM membrane with concrete pavers.
• When compared to pressure treated wood, there are no chemicals leaching into the environment and likely double the life expectancy.

As a waterproof roof or deck, compared to alternatives, DURADEK IS THE GREENER CHOICE!

Click here to see more information on the Green side of Duradek including LEED points.

Duradek's Continuing Education Program

Duradek is very proud to be an education provider and have recently added another online method for AEC Professionals to earn learning units.

Comparing Walkable Roof Deck Membranes

This course describes types of walkable roof decks, various waterproofing options, and common problems associated with deck waterproofing.

Walkable Roof Deck Membranes

This course provides an overview of walkable roof deck membranes and roofing systems, including a discussion of the key principles of deck design, design considerations, and how to install and specify roof deck membrane systems.

Click HERE for more information on Course Credits.

Also available is the following article, Enhancing Roof Deck Performance with PVC Waterproof
Membranes – AIA / Architectural Record Continuing Education Series, published in Architectural
Record, Dec.2005

For all courses and links, please go to www.duradek.com/DuradekContinuingEducation.html

Porcelain/Stone Tile On Outdoor Decks Over Living Space - White Paper

Porcelain or Stone Tile on outdoor decks provides a beautiful surface but the failure rate is high. This paper discusses the common pitfalls of a tile overlay from the construction of the deck throught the application of the top finish. It deals primarily with decks and balconies on wood frame buildings with a focus on protecting the structure with solid waterproofing (roofing) details. It also prepares the reader with the questions to ask when choosing tile, thinset mortars, decoupling and drainage mats and making decisions on slope and railing attachment. To view the White Paper, DOWLOAD HERE.