The Building Show 2015 - So Big for Construction Pros that Duradek is there Twice!

The Building Show, one of the largest construction industry events in North America, takes place at the Metro Toronto Convention Center this week from December 2nd to 4th.

Anybody involved in the construction industry, architectural communities or property management professions will benefit from the latest in product information, industry education and networking potential, all packed into 3 exciting days.

This event has taken form of the latest trend of mega-events where top industry trade shows combine to offer attendees the absolute most value for the time and investment to attend, no matter where in North America they might be traveling from. The Building Show is comprised of:

• Construct Canada (south building)
• PM Expo (south building)
• Home Builders & Renovators Expo (south building)
• World of Concrete Pavilion (south building)
• IIDEX Canada (north building)

Registration into any of these shows gives you admission to ALL of these shows, and Duradek is proud to have representation at two locations at this year. You can find Duradek distributor, Raildek at the Home Builders & Renovators Expo (booth #326); and the flat roof waterproofing experts of Triumph Roofing at the PM Expo (booth #1447).

Look for Triumph Roofing at PM Expo 2015 - booth #1447

For anyone who deals with decking, roofing, design or property management and wants a reliable product with professional installation techniques that always considers protection of the building envelope of primary importance, a visit to a Duradek professional can give you just the solutions you need.

Since Duradek is not a retail product and only available through trained installers, Ontario designers or builders may want to start by contacting Raildek Distribution to be referred to an authorized Duradek installation company.

Established, specialized professionals like those at Triumph Inc. know the nuances of the Duradek membrane and all of the intricate details involved in waterproofing and protecting the building envelope. If you have a commercial or multi-residential property or project in Ontario that has balconies or roof decks, be sure to make Triumph your fist stop.

A History of Excellence for Triumph Inc. - Duradek Dealer Specializing in Commercial and Multi-Residential Projects

In 1989, Triumph Inc. was founded on the principle that quality always comes first. For over 25 years, Triumph has served Southern Ontario and Alberta as the leading roofing contractor for new building construction, repair, renovation, and maintenance services.

Their mission is to provide each and every customer with quality products, and superior workmanship with the support of our highly trained crew and dedicated team. This made Duradek an ideal product offering for Triumph since Duradek has a proven, superior product, but acknowledges that no matter how good a waterproofing membrane is manufactured, it is the skills of the installers with precise waterproofing details that make the product’s performance surpass all expectations.

Triumph’s reputation is built on the notion that their clients’ needs remain at the forefront of each service offering. Put simply, they guarantee that your Triumph experience will be a seamless one…except with Duradek, where the only seams are incredibly strong, heat-welded seams that prevent water from infiltrating your building!

Commercial Roof Deck by Triumph with Duradek vinyl.

Whether it is a commercial, industrial, institutional or residential project, the team of experts at Triumph are committed to providing you with the solutions to any roofing, cladding or waterproofing job.

For more information on how Triumph can help you with your low maintenance flat roof deck solutions, visit www.triumphinc.ca.
Email Inquiries: info@triumphinc.ca
Phone Inquiries: 416-534-8877.

You can find more information on Duradek sheet applied pvc membrane at ConstructionCanada.net and search by MasterFormat number 07 54 00 – Thermal and Moisture Protection / Membrane Roofing.

To contact an authorized Duradek installer in your area, see our Find a Dealer page.

The ALS Ice Bucket Challenge, Duradek and the Vinyl Bucket

There is a delicious irony when people who have dedicated their lives to waterproof protection are doused with ice-cold water.

That's exactly what happened this week at Duradek's headquarters in Surrey, BC when Duradek's owners and sales managers took the Ice Bucket Challenge for ALS.

Gail Penner of Victoria Deck, Duradek's authorized Victoria dealer, nominated Duradek president, John Ogilvie, Duradek National Sales Manager, Kevin MacMillan and Duradek Regional Sales Manager, Winston Conyers. The men of Duradek were up for the challenge...and of course, put the challenge forward.

Duradek president, John Ogilvie extended the challenge forward to Duradek's Canadian Distributors - Rene Laberge of Saskatoon Deck Shop (Saskatchewan), Mel Dueck of Windeck (Manitoba) and Jim Simpson of Raildek Distribution (Ontario)....as well as his partner and brother, Bob Ogilvie.

It is a beautiful thing to see a fundraising effort take off so strongly and spread so widely.   If only a fraction of the people who participated in the awareness portion by publishing YouTube videos of the dumping cold water over their heads have donated funds, it's no wonder that the ALS Ice Bucket Challenge campaign has more that reached it's goal. 

Duradek staff members raised nearly $100 to see their managers participate, and John and Bob Ogilvie generously donated $500 on behalf of all of the 4 men who participated at Duradek's Canadian headquarters on Tuesday, September 2nd.

Of course, as a business participating, we wanted to take the opportunity to show off the strength of our Duradek membrane and how the heat-welded seams completely protect a deck from water penetration. There have been some competitor generated rumours and even an amusing staged video that attempts to infer that Duradek's seam strength is not as strong as theirs. Well, we can put that myth to rest!

Bucket made with Duradek Cork Macchiato by
Trevor at Full Deck Restorations.

One of our talented Duradek installers, Trevor Deighton of Full Deck Restorations, made us a bucket constructed of Duradek Ultra Cork Macchiato.  Duradek's roof grade waterproof protection was able to hold approximately 4 gallons of water without showing any signs of stress on the seams, so you can be certain when it is laid on your roof deck or balcony that it is water-tight!

Here is a video compilation of all of our participants; and below you will find links to their individual videos to hear who they nominated to forward the ALS Challenge to keep the awareness and fundraising going. Thank you to all for participating!

See Duradek owner, John Ogilvie's complete Ice Bucket Challenge

See Duradek owner, Bob Ogilvie's complete Ice Bucket Challenge

See Duradek National Sales Manager, Kevin MacMillan's complete Ice Bucket Challenge

See Duradek Regional Sales Manager, Winston Conyers's complete Ice Bucket Challenge - where Duradek installer Trevor Deighton sets the record for fastest respondent to the challenge!