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!

Duradek Sponsors GVHBA Summer Social this Week

The Greater Vancouver Home Builders Association is hosting a Summer Social at the Hyack Ballroom at the Inn at the Quay in New Westminster this Wednesday, August 13th, 2014 and Duradek is proud to take part as one of the sponsors of this fun networking event.

This free event is open to all Greater Vancouver Home Builders Association members, guests of GVHBA members and invited non-members; and will take place between 5:30 pm and 9:00 pm.


Duradek and Durarail provide low-maintenance
waterproof performance.

There will be complimentary appetizers, a cash bar and a lively ping-ping table co-sponsored by Duradek. For GVHBA members, there will be some speed-networking opportunities to take part in as well.


Protect the investment of your decking projects with the
long-lasting performance of Duradek and Durarail.

As new members of the GVHBA, Duradek is very proud to take part in this event to get reacquainted with old friends and to create new relationships with the local building community that helped to establish Duradek as a widely recognized brand that has become synonymous with PVC sheet waterproofing. (See the Duradek Story)

If you are in the Greater Vancouver area, be sure to stop in to mingle and enjoy a little networking on the waterfront wrap around patio next to the Fraser River. Duradek’s Winston Conyers will be there representing Duradek and to answer your questions on Duradek PVC membrane and how its superior roof grade waterproofing can be the best long-term solution for your balcony or roof deck projects; particularly when also including Durarail powder-coated aluminum railing systems. These products are designed to withstand the elements for long-lasting performance and are installed by trained contractors who are familiar with the intricacies of waterproofing details to protect the building envelope.

If you are not a member of the GVHBA and would like to attend what promises to be a fun social networking event (the old-fashioned, real live kind!), consider this your invitation to come as a guest of Duradek.

GVHBA Summer Social
Date: Wednesday, August 13
Time: 5:30 pm to 9:00 pm
Place: Inn at the Quay (900 Quayside Drive New Westminster, BC)
Plenty of parking is available with flat rate fees being at 5:00 pm.

The Summer Social is brought to you by the Suppliers Council and the Membership Committee of the GVHBA and participating sponsors including Duradek.

Detailed directions:

From the Trans-Canada Highway (westbound)

• Travel West on Highway #1 across the Port Mann Bridge
• Take Brunette Exit South
• Follow Brunette Avenue onto Columbia Street, passing under the Patullo Bridge
• Turn left onto Begbie Street and go over the train tracks
• Follow the road past the Public Market
• The hotel is on your left

From the Trans-Canada Highway (eastbound)

• Travel east on Highway #1 and take Brunette Exit South
• Follow Brunette Avenue onto Columbia Street, passing under the Patullo Bridge
• Turn left onto Begbie Street and go over the train tracks
• Follow the road past the Public Market
• The hotel is on your left

Duradek is Proud to be a New Member of the GVHBA

Duradek, the makers of the original vinyl deck membrane keeps its home base in the Greater Vancouver region of British Columbia. Now at its 40th year in business, Duradek has recently become members of its local Home Builders Association. When looking for a product for a specialty trade like deck waterproofing, you local builders association is a great place to start. Read the full article....

Duradek is Proud to be a New Member of the GVHBA

NADRA Chapter Meetings Benefit Decking Industry and Consumer Satisfaction

The North America Deck and Railing Association is a highly recognized trade organization uniting various arms of the deck and railing industy in an effort to promote, educate and support each other and to keep the bar of professionalism raised to be the highest performing members of our industry.

While NADRA's national efforts benefit all members, there are 8 Regional Chapters and 5 chapters that are currently forming.

In April 2012, the Atlanta Chapter of NADRA gathered together at an event sponsored by Duradek. The Atlanta Chapter of NADRA is the second largest in the country and is very active, bringing together at least 60 people monthly for sharing industry information and exchanging referrals and experiences.

Norm and Royce proudly presented at NADRA Atlanta's April meeting

Duradek Representative Norm Shafer and Royce Hayes of Duradek of Georgia sponsored this event by providing the venue and the food so members could network in a casual, enjoyable environment. Duadek had a captive audience for their comprehensive slide presentation to educate the group on the advantages of Duradek vinyl waterproof membranes and the Tiledek waterproofing system for under exterior tile. While education and networking is the primary objective of the meetings, the NADRA Atlanta group looks like they know how to have fun too.

You can take a little sneak peak at what happens at a NADRA chapter meeting with this brief, friendly video:




While the group is comprised of equal amounts of builders, distributors and factory representatives, the referrals generated from this group of professionals are very significant. NADRA members are very knowledgeable and trusted in their area of expertise, and respectfully working together can ensure the right products and people are matched up with the right pojects.

One builder was very excited to discover Druadek. He had been approached by a customer who wanted to convert the area under their deck into extra enclosed living space, and the builder was uncertain on what to use for the project. Once he learned about Duradek and its specific performance feature of providing a walkable waterproof membrane over living space, he excitedly called back his customer and began to develop construction plans.

Enclosed or Open...Duradek keeps it dry

Duradek is a valuable additon to the NADRA membership community. For all of the projects that have plagued builders with problems over the years, Duradek provides and easy and perfomance proven system that builders can be excited about. Whether projects require dry space below a deck, enclosed living space below a deck, or are simply looking for a low maintenance alternative for a deck - Duradek fits a niche and is a brilliant and easy solution for a variety of projects.

Duradek Proud Member of NADRA

The North America Deck and Railing Association is the voice of the deck and railing industry and provides valuable resources to its members, industry associates and consumers. NADRA's mission is to:

"...provide a unified source for professional development, promotion, growth and sustenance of the deck and railing industry in North America so that members can exceed the expectations of their customers."

NADRA is in its 8th year as a 501(c)6 not-for-profit corporation and operates with an emphasis on safe building practices and deck safety. It was founded as a need developed for a unified voice in the industry stemming from concerns raised at the 2004 DeckExpo over compatibility of new generation treated wood. Since that time, NADRA has become the official sponsor of DeckExpo, the premier trade event for the industry produced by Hanley Wood.

Duradek is proud to be a part of a non-profit organization that operates under shared philosophies of performance, respect and sustainability. NADRA members are balanced between builders, suppliers and manufacturers, and this combined voice and perspective enables NADRA to effectively represent the industry regarding important issues such as code development to regulating bodies.

With a very strong consumer focus, NADRA is committed to empowering the industry to provide consumers with:

• Beautiful decks that will enrich their family lives
• Decks constructed from high quality but affordable materials
• Decks installed efficiently, safely and properly
• Decks constructed by professional and knowledgeable builders that they can trust.
• Informationn on safety, design and products

Deck safety is a critical issue to NADRA, and the organization has a mandate of increasing public awareness of the necessity of regular inspections and maintenance of existing decks, and proper installation of new decks. This initiative prompted NADRA to declare May as Deck Safety Month® in 2006.

Another public relations initiative founded by NADRA is the Deck for a Soldier® program. This public service benefits a member of the US Armed Forces returning from a tour of duty and is funded by member donations.

Duradek looks forward to a  long relationship with the influential industry organization and encourages anyone looking for decking information and resources to visit the NADRA website. For general consumer information or for in-depth industry issues, the best place to begin the journey of decking discover is with NADRA.