Deck Waterproofing the Celebrity Builders Prefer

Celebrity Builders are a unique breed of professionals and when it comes to deck waterproofing, celebrity builders rely on the professional waterproofing experts of Duradek. Known for their expertise and their ability to bring solutions to ‘problem’ projects, celebrity builders keep viewers entertained while educating them on specific details of various projects and the most reliable materials to use. For homeowners and builders alike, these home renovation or building reality shows bring valuable advice on a variety of projects, and with waterproofing projects the insights given can save precious time and investment to ensure you do it right the first time.

Deck Waterproofing on HGTV’s Dream House

On Episode DRH-1601 “Groundbreaking in Chattanooga” extreme sloped property and uncooperative weather added challenges to the project. The project manager and the general contractor were brother and father to the homeowner and it is certain they wanted the best, most reliable waterproofing for their family member. It is no wonder that they chose Duradek vinyl for waterproofing the second-level deck that kept the area below dry and usable.

Deck Waterproofing on HGTV’s Holmes on Homes

Few names hold as much esteem as Mike Holmes when it comes to reliable building projects. Mike Holmes is known as Canada’s most trusted contractor and he has built an empire from his mission to Make it Right®. His #1 rated show on HGTV, Holmes on Homes® is an honest and revealing show that gives homeowners around the world tips on how to manage a renovation and what out look out for in home repair and maintenance.

Deck Additon on 'Rocky Reno'

On Episode 7081 “Rocky Reno”, Mike came in to save the day when the homeowners’ planned addition was left hanging by an unreliable contractor. For the deck portion of the project, Mike called on the Duradek professionals for the roof grade waterproofing membrane that keeps the area below the deck dry, as well as the low maintenance Durarail aluminum railing system that can stand up the to the relentless elements of the Rocky Mountains.

Deck Waterproofing on ABC’s Extreme Makeover: Home Edition

Ty Pennington

Sometimes home renovations are very life changing and Extreme Makeover: Home Edition changes lives with each episode. Hosted by the charming and enthusiastic Ty Pennington, this home building/renovation program focuses on families who have faced incredible challenges and where home improvement immediately equates to changing lives. Duradek was very proud to be a part of these domestic transformations by providing the deck waterproofing and railings.

Extreme Makeover Home Edition: The Swenson Lee Family Home

On the very memorable and moving 2-part 100th episode in season 5, the Swenson-Lee family has gone from tragedy to togetherness with a home addition to accommodate the almost immediate growth of a family of 3 to a family of 10. This amazing home transformation took place with the help of TJB Homes and hundreds of volunteers to be accomplished in only 7 days. TJB Homes went above and beyond and have documented this heart-warming project with a beautiful photo and video gallery taking you through every step of the way.

Extreme Makeover Home Edition:
The Latiff Family Home

In the 5th season, episode 22, the Latif Family whose lifetime of struggling to improve the lives of their family and that of those in their community gained much needed assistance in renovating the home that was virtually falling apart around them. Duradek ensures that going forward, their patio is protected from the elements and kept safe.

Deck Waterproofing on W-Network’s Home Wreckers

This W Network program’s initial episode “All Hands on Deck” featured a home that put all their renovation eggs into their kitchen basket and completely neglected their deck which was on the verge of completely collapsing. Duradek was there to provide the waterproof vinyl and to ensure the new deck was properly protected for many years to come.

Deck Waterproofing with the Builder Boss on HGTV

Builder Boss Jim Caruk and James of Duradek

Celebrity builder extraordinaire, Jim Caruk recently launched his second successful building reality program, “Builder Boss”. In its first season, Jim and his crew relied on Duradek for two of their projects.

In episode 6, “The Bunker” the task to build an underground room below an outdoor tile patio could have been a stressful endeavor, but with Duradek Ultra Tiledek under-tile roofing membrane, Jim’s crew and customer can be confident that the new room below the tile patio is properly protected with a reliable waterproof membrane with roofing grade approval.

In episode 7, “Porch and Garden” Duradek contributes to the success of the project again by providing the vinyl waterproof membrane on a newly added second level deck which keeps the lower level deck below dry and protected.
During Jim Caruk’s first successful renovation reality series, “Real Renos”, Duradek was there in the 6th season to contribute to the success of a multi-million dollar project on an episode entitled “Picture Perfect”.

Deck Waterproofing Recommendations by Industry Referral Specialists

It is not just the professionals in the reality T.V. building programs that believe in the strength and reliability of Duradek. Renovation experts that have been in the home improvement industry for decades will often recommend Duradek for your deck waterproofing needs. Radio personality, Gary Sullivan with his weekly home renovation program “At Home with Gary Sullivan” recommends Duradek from coast-to-coast in the U.S., while Shell Busey, one of the original Canadian home renovation referral experts often recommends Duradek.

Deck Waterproofing for Your Home

Mike Holmes, John Ogilvie (president of Duradek) and Gary Sullivan

You don’t need a celebrity endorsement to want the best in low maintenance waterproof protection for your own home. All you need is a product you can count on installed by professionally trained experts. With the number of celebrity builders that rely on Duradek and have a national audience where reputation relies upon the success of their work, you can be confident that Duradek is reliable too. How else could you be offered an industry leading 10-year warranty on your waterproof protection? Check it out for yourself by contacting an authorized Duradek dealer in your area for more information on how Duradek can solve your deck waterproofing needs.

Opportunity to Excel as a Duradek Dealer

Duradek Dealers believe in excellence, and what better opportunity to promote excellence than to represent a product with a reputation of superior performance. Duradek has unwavering confidence in the durability and reliability of their Duradek Ultra vinyl membranes and its Durarail powder-coated aluminum railings. As a leader in outdoor waterproof flooring, Duradek knows that when it comes to waterproofing, it's all about the details.

Duradek takes great pride in its professional network
of Dealers and installers from coast-to-coast

A great product like Duradek can perform for decades, however proper installation is critical to benefit from the strength of the product. This is why Duradek is installed ONLY by trained and authorized installers who are well versed in the intricate details of exterior waterproofing.
While Duradek has excellent representation nationally, there are some regions that have opportunity to add new Duradek dealers. Recently, on the 'At Home With Gary Sullivan' show, Duradek Sales Manager, Kevin MacMillan made mention of Dealer opportunities. If you are a builder or have a background in the building industry and are looking for a new business opportunity with a reliable product, you could potentially become an authorized Duradek dealer.

 Listen to Kevin's interview with home improvement expert Gary Sullivan to learn more about Duradek's benefits and the potential it can bring to your home or your business.

If you have any questions regarding this excellent business opportunity and  the possibility of becoming a Duradek dealer, email your inquiries to Sales Manager, Kevin MacMillan at duradek@duradek.com for more information.

If you are not in the market for a fantastic business opportunity, but you are considering building a deck or renovating an existing deck, contact one of our amazing Duradek Dealers near you to discover the Duradek difference!

Home Improvement Expert Calls On Deck Waterproofing Expert

Recently, Home Improvement Expert Gary Sullivan invited Duradek Sales Manager, Kevin MacMillan for a chat on his nationally broadcast home improvement radio show to talk about deck waterproofing. Gary started by asking the fundamental question...What is Duradek?

Well, if you are reading this blog, perhaps you are already aware that Duradek is a single-ply vinyl sheet waterproofing membrane that is walkable directly after the point of installation. Perhaps you are already aware that Duradek Ultra membranes are roofing approved and can guarantee waterproof protection on roof decks over living space.

But are you aware of some of the details to look at when comparing decking options? There is a lot more to consider than just the finished look and the installation price. Waterproofing performance and required deck maintenance can vary greatly from product to product, so it is very important to do your homework before you invest your valuable time and money into a home improvement project.

Perhaps, like Gary Sullivan, you may be surprised to learn that Duradek is not just about a vinyl waterproof membrane, but rather a complete provider of waterproofing solutions. Listen to Gary's interview with Duradek Sales Manager, Kevin MacMillan and hear why he is so excited to have discovered Duradek.

Duradek offers not only a walkable, waterproof membrane to protect and beautify your balconies, patios and decks, but a whole range of waterproofing solutions for your outdoor living space. Duradek's superior waterproofing expertise also presents:

• Tiledek: waterproof membrane to perform as an exterior tile underlayment
• Plazadek: waterproof membrane for use under concrete pavers and other composite decking products
• Durarail: exclusive line of powder-coated aluminum deck railing and fencing systems

Remember, it is not only important to get the look you want at the price you want...when it comes to waterproofing, the performance is the true measure of value for investment.

Decking Product Advice From Home Improvement Expert

When your professional reputation is dependant on the advice you give, you don't give it lightly.

Gary Sullivan, host of America's #1 call-in Home Improvement radio show, 'At Home With Gary Sullivan' offers his professional advice and opinions on a wide variety of products in the home renovation market, including decking products.

For someone like Gary to get excited about a product, you can be certain that the product has many advantages, and Gary has extended his excitement of discovering Duradek vinyl waterproof membranes to his coast-to-coast audience. As far as decking materials go, Gary loves the low maintenance aspect of Duradek in addition to the waterproofing performance.

Listen to Gary Sullivan Online: audio blog posting on Duradek.

Gary's website is a treasure trove of practical information and tips for do-it-your-selfers and professional builders alike. Check out Gary's blog to hear some of the features that Gary loves about Duradek products and his professional decking advice.

Home Improvement Expert Keeps Asking Waterproofing Questions

Gary Sullivan, host of 'At Home With Gary Sullivan', America's #1 call-in home improvement radio program is a true home improvement expert, but even the experts know that you can't know everything and sometimes you have to be asking the questions.

Gary Sullivan Interviewing Duradek's Sales Manager
Kevin MacMillan at the 2012 IBS.

On Sunday, June 4th Gary Sullivan spoke with Duradek Sales Manager, Kevin MacMillan to ask the questions that he has been hearing about Duradek vinyl waterproofing systems. Gary discovered Duradek at last year's International Builders Show and has been quite intrigued with the product and the guaranteed waterproofing performance that Duradek offers. While Duradek is a recent discovery for Gary, Duradek has been waterproofing and beautifying decks and balconies across North America for nearly 40 years.

Listen to this Informative Interview!

Find out why a home improvement expert like Gary Sullivan thinks Duradek can really "Jazz up a ho-hum deck". Listen to the interview and discover the Duradek advantages.

Duradek Interviews with Gary Sullivan, Home Improvement Expert

This Sunday, June 3rd (10 a.m. EST) Duradek Sales Manger, Kevin MacMillan will be chatting with Gary Sullivan on America's #1 call-in home improvement radio show- At Home with Gary Sullivan.

If you are thinking of building a deck or renovating a deck, this is a great opportunity to hear about your options and what sets Duradek waterproof vinyl membranes apart from other waterproofing surfaces.

Kevin will address questions about the Duradek vinyl membrane and provide excellent professional advise on waterproofing your outdoor living space.

Kevin MacMillan is a great source for waterproofing expertise!

Tune in to the At Home With Gary Sullivan program on Sunday around 7:00 a.m. Pacific and 10:00 a.m. Eastern.

Remember, you can listen live online through the iheart radio network.

Birds of a Feather Share Airtime Together

from left: Mike Holmes, John Ogilvie, Gary Sullivan

Q - What do home renovation experts Mike Holmes, Gary Sullivan and John Ogilvie have in common?

A - They all believe in doing it right the first time...and they were all on the radio airwaves during Gary Sullivan's show last weekend.

On Saturday, April 28th, Duradek president John Ogilvie hosted a live web-chat during 'At Home With Gary Sullivan', the #1 call-in Home Improvement Radio Show in North America.

While Gary Sullivan spoke with his call-in listeners and highly recognized industry icon, Mike Holmes, John was busy hosting the live chat on garysullivanonline.com and answering questions about Duradek vinyl waterproof membranes and how it can solve difficult waterproofing problems.

Duradek displays its vinyl and railings
at IBS 2012...watch for them at IBS 2013

When Gary spoke with John live-on-the-air, Gary revealed that he discovered Duradek at the International Builders Show in Orlando, Florida last year. While it is evident that Gary is very excited about the Duradek product when he describes it with words like 'awesome' and 'versatile', he was surprised to learn that already over 100,000,000 square feet of Duradek vinyl has been waterproofing decks since 1974...and that's a LOT of decks!

While Duradek is a fantastic waterproofing membrane for a variety of applications such as sundecks, patios and pool or hot tub surrounds, its approval as a roofing membrane and its ability to provide a stylish waterproof and walkable deck surface over living space is one of the factors that makes Duradek stand out above other vinyl options.

And just like Mike Holmes, Duradek believes in doing it right the first time! Which is why, as John explains to Gary, that Duradek is only installed by trained applicators that are familiar with the intricacies of waterproofing best-practices to guarantee that the product performs as it is intended to.

To hear some of the great advice and insights John shared with Gary, have a listen to the April 28th edition of 'At Home With Gary Sullivan'. You can hear what John has to say at about 16:00 into the first hour of the show, and following Mike Holmes in the second hour at about 14:40.

Duradek President Hosts Live Chat on Gary Sullivan's Website

Saturday, April 28th, 2012 from 9:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. EST, Duradek president John Ogilvie will host a live chat during the 'At Home With Gary Sullivan' radio talk show to answer any and all questions about low-maintenance waterproofing for decks and patios.

Don't miss this opportunity to chat with John who is an expert in outdoor waterproofing.

And the timing couldn't be better! Thousands of people are looking at installing, renovating or reviving their outdoor living space as spring is upon us. Whether you are planning on building a new deck, renovating an existing deck or simply looking at deck maintenance considerations, John can give you some invaluable tips and insights.

Gary Sullivan's program is America's #1 call-in home improvement program with over 195 affiliate stations broadcasting from coast-to-coast each weekend from 9:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. EST. Find your local station or listen online with the iheart radio network.

Each week, Gary invites a different industry expert to host the live chat on his website and provide their professional advice by answering questions from Gary's audience and providing real-life practical answers in their areas of expertise.

For anyone who has questions about PVC Waterproof Membranes, there is no better opportunity than to ask John Ogilvie directly. John has been working with waterproof vinyl membranes for decades and there are few people that know more about waterproofing balconies, patios and roof top decks than John! In addition, it is a great opportunity to inquire about the benefits of low-maintenance railing solutions like Durarail's powder-coated aluminum railings.

Be sure to log on to GarySullivanOnline.com this Saturday at 9:30 a.m. EST to chat with John and listen to Gary's show online. If you are unable to join the discussion live and ask your questions directly, you can still view the archived conversation following the actual show on Gary's Website.

America's #1 Home Improvement Call-In Radio Program Welcomes Duradek

Gary admiring the waterfall of
Duradek colors and patterns

Every Saturday and Sunday, 'At Home With Gary Sullivan'  provides home owners all across America with expert renovation advice during his call-in radio show and Duradek is a now a part of this leading home renovation program with two weekly commercials and inclusion on Gary's "favorites" list of preferred products. Syndicated in over 120 markets, Gary is a trusted voice in home renovation and an excellent ambassador to educate home owners on the advantages of the Duradek waterproofing system.

More than just a radio show, Gary has an excellent online presence. He has a blog, e-newsletters and his shows are available on-demand as pod-casts. With Gary's abundant knowledge, his website is a one-stop source of recommended products and advice in all areas of residental renovation projects.

Gary, who began his career as a stock boy in a hardware store at the age of 16 worked his way up the ladder of hardware retail until eventually becoming president and part owner of an 18 store chain in the 90's. This was a very busy time for Gary as in 1996 he also created and hosted a T.V. Show on HGTV called 'The Hardware Store' which aired for 4 years. Now Gary continues with his media career by hosting his nationally syndicated radio show and also holds public appearances such as free 'new home seminars' for Habitat for Humanity. To learn more about Gary Sullivan, visit his website and you will quickly see why Gary Sullivan has earned his expert status in the home improvement industry.



To find out where to tune-in to listen to Gary's Show in your community, visit Gary's website. Or  listen to the show online with iheartradio.

Home Improvement Expert Gary Sullivan Talks Duradek at IBS

Home improvement expert Gary Sullivan brings his renovation advice to a huge audience in 120 different markets with his syndicated radio show every Saturday and Sunday, and in early February Gary took his programme on the road to attend the International Builders Show in Orlando, Florida. With such a huge variety of excellent building products all under one roof, Duradek was proud to be on Gary's radar. Duradek Sales Manager Kevin MacMillan had a chat with Gary on the air to answer a few questions about deck renovations and the performance-proven Duradek Walkable Roofing Membrane.

Duradek Sales Manager Kevin MacMillan
(far right) during his interview with Gary

Gary, who has dedicated his entire adult life to the home improvement industry, had a variety of questions for Kevin from the renovation perspective. To resolve what Gary refers to as a 'nightmare scenario' of unsightly aged and weathered decks and patios, Duradek can often be the best option with its intrinsic ability to protect and beautify in one step. Gary had some excellent questions specifically regarding the condition of the existing patio or substrate, what substances Duradek can safely be applied to, and the variety of outdoor living spaces to which Duradek can be applied.

Gary admiring the waterfall of
Duradek colors and patterns

Like all Duradek professionals, Kevin is extremely knowledgeable on the time-tested Duradek product and its standard best-practices of application. He was able to address every question from this home improvement guru and by all indication; the Duradek product has really raised Gary Sullivan's eyebrows to take a closer look. We invite you to take a closer look too.

To hear the interview yourself, please check out the program online. Gary and Kevin provide a whole lot of information and considerations for renovating your deck or rooftop patio in a mere 4 minutes.

Gary, who began his career as a stock boy in a hardware store at the age of 16 worked his way up the ladder of hardware retail until eventually becoming president and part owner of an 18 store chain in the 90's. This must have made Gary a very busy man because in 1996 he created and hosted a T.V. Show on HGTV called 'The Hardware Store' which aired for 4 years. Now Gary continues with his media career by hosting his nationally syndicated radio show and also holds public appearances such as free 'new home seminars' for Habitat for Humanity. To learn more about Gary Sullivan, visit his website and you will quickly see why Gary Sullivan has earned his expert status in the home improvement industry.