Three Shows, Three Days – One Incredible Surfacing Event for Free

Three distinct branded shows 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 if you register before November 29th you can receive free Education Admission ($250 value) in addition to your Exhibits admission .

 

 

This comprehensive event encompasses 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.

 

 

 

Other Features of the International Surfaces Event

In addition to the three exhibiting shows, some of the show floor features are:

• Business Enrichment Center – popular area on the show flow that that features an on-floor education stage with seating, Social Lounge, WFCA member lounge, a charging station and free Wi-Fi.
• The Event Main Stage – your hands-on destination for learning new techniques and solutions from industry experts. This centrally located stage will feature education and installation demonstrations that are free with your exhibits admission.
• Cleaning and Restoration Pavilion – get answers to your toughest care and maintenance questions.
• Artisan Avenue – unique products that demonstrate true craftsmanship, artistry and imagination.
• International Pavilions - products from India, China, Italy, New Zealand, Mexico, Pakistan and Turkey.
• Tool Alley – drills down to the core of tools and equipment.
• New Products Marketplace – browse the hottest new product all at once before visiting the manufacturer or suppliers booth for more information.
• Trends Hub – get inspired by the hottest color and texture trends forecasted for 2014.

Remember, register before November 29th, 2013 to take advantage of free education admission!

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!

 

 

 

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.

Building or Renovating a Sun Deck

Regardless of the region you are located in, May and June are the pinnacle months for builders and contractors to quote on decking projects.

To save yourself time and reduce frustration on a decking project, builders and home owners both need to be sure to review some specific details before the project begins.

What is the right deck surface for you?

Reviewing the pros and cons of decking alternatives can be advantageous, even if you think you already know what you want. Builders can help customers compare decking material options beyond the initial product cost with future considerations such as durability, functionality and maintenance requirements with this convenient comparison chart.

When you see the advantages of a durable vinyl membrane over some of the other decking options, choosing the right vinyl is crucial. Duradek Ultra vinyl membranes are only installed by specially trained installers who know that when it comes to waterproofing, it's all in the details.

Refer to our handy Vinyl Purchase Checklist to assist in your decision making.

Substrate Considerations

Regardless of whether you are installing Duradek Ultra Vinyl Membrane for walkable surfaces, Duradek Ultra Tiledek as a waterproof tile underlayment, or Duradek Ultra Plazadek for waterproofing under overlay products - it is vitally important that you have installed your waterproof membrane as recommended.

This applies to installation techniques, but perhaps more importantly, taking into consideration the substrate that the membrane will be adhered to.

Concrete or Plywood: Application Techniques
are very specific to the type of substrate for
effective waterproofing

Duradek ensures all installation recommendations are kept up-to-date with the changes of industry standards and available materials.

 For best-practices n the application of Duradek membranes and proper substrate requirements, refer to the Techtalk bulletins issued for the following:

Techtalk #126 - Plywood Substrate Recommendations for Canada
Techtalk #126 - Plywood Substrate Recommendations for U.S.
Techtalk #126 - Supplement for Plywood Recommendations
Techtalk #140 - Concrete Substrate Recommendations
Techtalk #161 - Application to Prepared Surfaces

Proper Planning - Work Smarter, Not Harder

In a perfect world, you know exactly what you want before you get started, but in reality you may be uncertain and make requests for details once the project has begun. Be sure to make some important inquiries and critical observations to ensure you will be satisfied and the time and cost involved in your project is spent most effectively.

Is the deck a new structure or are you renovating an existing deck?

• Will you have the desire for dry storage space underneath your deck?
• If it is an existing deck predating current building codes, is there a safety evaluation before renovations begin?

 Is the deck above existing or potential habitable space below?

• Is the deck adequately sloped for proper water flow?
• Does the waterproofing material meet building codes for both pedestrian and roofing applications?

 Is there potential for the installation of exterior tile?

• Is the deck over habitable space requiring a roofing approved waterproofing membrane?
• Is there adequate space allowance for assembly build-up considering clearance for door frames?

May is Deck Safety Month® - The North America Deck & Railing Association (NADRA) provides a handy Deck Evaluation Form to assist you in determining the scope of the project.

"Show Topper" at the 2011 International Builders' Show

Duradek Ultra Plazadek was recently voted one of the 20 "hottest products among the many thousands that will be in Orlando, Fla."

Amid the thousands of products at the 2011 International Builders' Show, these rank among the best.

Source: BUILDER Magazine
Publication date: January 12, 2011
Written by: Nigel F. Maynard

The 2011 International Builders Show is less then a month away, and there is something you need to remember: No matter how hard you try, you'll never see every product on display. Why? Because next year's show will include over 1,000 exhibitors occupying over 500,000 square feet of exhibition space, that's why. For this reason, efficiency is important, and we can help.

We've sorted through the contenders and have come up with some of the hottest products among the many thousands that will be Orlando, Fla. These products will include Kohler's very modern Loure faucet collection and Panasonic's significant expansion of its WhisperGreen line of bath fans. Propex will unveil the NapaWrap Coastal housewrap that is designed to withstand harsh weather, and Generac aims to make automatic standby power more affordable with its CorePower system.

Even though we have the inside track on the new stuff, we are limited in what we can show you here. Still, these four pages should help you make some decisions about where to start when you get to the show.

To view the entire article online, please click on Custom Home Online or Builder Online.

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

Duradek Ultra Tiledek has made the Top 100 in Qualified Remodeler Magazine

Source: QUALIFIED REMODELER Magazine, published by Cygnus
Publication date: June 2010 Issue

The Remodelers’ Choice 100 list for 2010 indicates strong interest in the market for innovative bathroom solutions and products that support energy efficiency. Presented each year, this list is a great resource for remodelers looking for a way to stay abreast of hot products. By keeping up on what’s new in remodelling market, and especially what’s hot, remodelers can remain the expert in this business.

With showers becoming a bigger priority in the master suite, it’s no surprise that shower drainage products make up four of the top 10 spots on The Remodelers’ Choice 100. Peppered throughout the list are also products that help homes become more energy-efficient, including tankless water heaters, insulation and several thermal imagers indicating that your customers are looking to cash-in on rebates and take advantage of longer-term savings.

Yet the range of products on the list is very broad. Featuring the most requested products shown in Qualified Remodeler over the past 12 months, the list offers everything from creative lighting solutions to recycled synthetic roofing.

Products that have also been featured as a Remodelers’ Choice product of the month are designated with a blue ribbon. These are products that not only received many requests for more information in the month in which they were initially published, but also continued to generate enough interest many weeks later.



To view to entire article online, please click here.
To view Duradek’s #31 spot article, please click here.

Duradek Ultra Tiledek has made the Top 100 in Building Products Magazine

Source: BUILDING PRODUCTS MAGAZINE
Publication Date: 2010-06-20

Searching for something stylish for your latest project? Something innovative? A time-saver? A sustainable solution? Look no further. The 2010 Top 100, our annual ranking of the building products, materials, and tools readers wanted to know more about, showcases an array of product introductions for the home and the job site that can help you differentiate your projects while saving your crews time and your clients money.

As in past years, many of the products reaching the Top 100 are unique, with never-before-seen technologies and designs. Still other offer a more subtle twist--in style, functionality, or performance--that captures readers' attention. No matter the appeal, each honoree is worth a second look.

Among this years list are a number of trends, unsurprisingly dominated by the residential market's most popular buzzword--sustainability. In all seven of our coverage areas, including Windows, Kitchens, and Exteriors, green products are present and, in several cases, the No. 1 attention-getter. It's hard to deny not only the influence of green building on manufacturers' R&D, but also the overwhelming desire of contractors to learn more about the products that make up sustainable homes.

Rankings for the 2010 Top 100 are based on the number of clicks received by new products featured on ebuild New Products News, the twice-weekly e-mail newsletter from Building Products, as well as from our sister publications Builder, Remodeling, Custom Home, Tools of the Trade, and The Journal of Light Construction, and their web sites. Each Top 100 product is republished on the following pages within its designated category--Bath, Construction, Exterior, Interior, Kitchen, Tools & Equipment, or Windows & Doors.

To view the entire article online, please click here.
To view Duradek's #30 spot article, please click here.

Duradek Ultra Plazadek - Waterproofing Under Pavers and Duck Boards

Since 1974, Duradek PVC membranes have been used to waterproof decks, balconies and roof decks. Well over a hundred million square feet of Duradek has been installed all over North America and it has proven itself to be a durable, attractive and relatively maintenance free waterproofing system.


Duradek has developed significant expertise in the waterproofing of surfaces designed for leisure living and pedestrian traffic over that period of time. Applying walkable roofing membranes requires details and a skill set beyond just keeping the water out. It involves accomplishing the work with appearance in mind. And deck/balcony details are far more complicated than basic roofing. It requires finishing around doors, drains, pillars, railings, stairs and many different types of siding and tie ins to other roofing products.

There seems to be a trend towards many of the higher priced houses using pavers or duck boards as the deck finish over living space. The walking surface provides the visual part but the real important work is done by the waterproof membrane. Duradek’s Plazadek is the ideal choice to protect the building owner’s investment.

Roofing Approved Membrane

Duradek Ultra is a 60 mil, PVC membrane, with CCMC and ICC evaluation reports covering its use in Canada and the US as a roof membrane capable of pedestrian traffic. Plazadek is a “model” of Duradek Ultra designed specifically for a paver or duck board overlay. The 60 mil product is 25% (48 vs. 60 mil) thicker than what is required for roofing commercial buildings and therefore capable of handling almost any abuse it would be subjected to over its lifetime.

Installed by Trained Applicators

The primary benefit of Duradek Ultra Plazadek is the trained applicators who install the material. Duradek will not sell waterproofing products to any company who’s installers have not been trained. The typical details those installers work with every day on decks and balconies are just as important for decks covered with pavers or duckboards.

Railings

Your decision on railing also plays a major role in good waterproofing. Duradek is a manufacturer of powder coated aluminum railings and has great expertise in making sure that the safety provided by the guard rail does not compromise the waterproofing integrity of the roof membrane.

Perimeter Trims and Waterproofing Details

Regardless of what surface you walk on, the perimeter finish of the waterproofing membrane is of great importance to the appearance and waterproofing function over the long term. Duradek has many options of perimeter finish details, depending upon the desire to remove the water with a gutter or drain and scupper system and depending upon how you want the visible portion of the membrane to show.

Plazadek's details also include the recommendation of a drainage mat between the paver and the membrane to allow water to drain while keeping the dirt and other contaminants from building up underneath or between the pavers. In anticipation of potential damage during the placement and subsequent movement (vibration) of the heavy pavers, Duradek’s Plazadek detail calls for extra protection to be built in at the junction of the deck and wall. And for duckboard systems, Duradek has a detail for bonding the sleepers to the membrane without risk of penetration or movement. It easily allows the boards that are walked on to be safely restrained in place.

Warranty

Duradek Plazadek is covered with a written ten year guarantee and the peace of mind of knowing it is backed by a company with over 35 years of expertise in roofing of surfaces intended to be walked on.

What Is Duradek, You Ask…?

Duradek is the trade name for a line of PVC vinyl membranes that were developed to solve waterproofing problems for sundecks, flat roof decks, balconies and other leisure walking surfaces. The technology was borrowed from the marine industry where PVC was being used to waterproof hull liners for over 25 years. If PVC membrane could perform well in those harsh marine environments, then it can certainly waterproof decks and balconies!

As the industry leader in sheet waterproofing systems, Duradek has been applied to literally billions of square feet of walking surfaces, to protect them from rot, decay and to form a roof over the space below. Now, with over 36 years of waterproofing experience, Duradek is still the primary choice of Architects, Builders, Property Managers and Homeowners who appreciate our attention to detail.

Here is Duradek's current product line-up:

Duradek Ultra – Duradek is the original sheet vinyl designed to waterproof flat decks and roofs. Duradek is textured to provide slip-resistant walking surfaces and comes in a wide variety of colors and patterns to provide a contemporary, clean look previously unavailable in the outdoor waterproof flooring industry. Installed in one easy step and in almost any weather condition, Duradek can be used immediately. Duradek provides the waterproofing and the walking surface in one simple solution.

Duradek Ultra Tiledek – Duradek Ultra Tiledek is identical to Duradek Ultra except the top surface is a fabric top, to which the thinset mortar mix that holds down tile, can tightly adhere to. Installed with the same waterproofing details and techniques as Duradek, Tiledek is the waterproofing roofing membrane under a tile, slate or porcelain finished surface. In addition to protecting the surface below, Tiledek also acts as a crack isolation barrier to bridge small cracks in the substrate preventing those cracks from transferring through to the tile.

Duradek Ultra Plazadek – Duradek Ultra Plazadek is designed specifically for the purpose of waterproofing flat deck or roofs which are intended to have pavers, stamped concrete or a wood/synthetic wood duckboard system placed overtop for pedestrian traffic. Plazadek is identical in construction to Duradek Ultra, installed with the same waterproofing techniques, by the same network of trained applicators and performs the same function of protecting the living space below.

Durarail – Durarail is a powder coated aluminum railing and fencing system produced by Duradek. Constructed with a heavy wall thickness of durable aluminum, the system is exceptionally strong. It enables wider spans between posts and provides for a better visual appearance and view. The TGIC powder coating comes in 8 standard colors, in addition to over 180 custom colors and provides a maintenance free, durable and attractive finish which meets AAMA 2604 and 2605 specifications. The Durarail finish will not rust, peel or corrode even in harsh environments. Durarail is available in many styles, from pickets to view-through glass and is easily customized to satisfy any requirement.

Durarail has systems that meet the rigorous building code standards in both the US and Canada. Additional engineering is available to satisfy even the toughest of code jurisdictions.

A Durarail railing or fencing system is a safe, strong, yet attractive addition to any outdoor living space.