The Most Popular Week for Home and Garden Shows to Find Duradek

Home & Garden Shows are the perfect place to get inspiration and ideas for planning your home renovations and there's no shortage of shows to chose from this week, one of the busiest weekends of the spring for this type of event.

If you've got deck renovations on your mind, you won't want to miss the chance to talk first hand with the deck waterproofing professionals of Duradek. Duradek installers know deck waterproofing and will be available at a variety of home shows throughout the season to answer all of your decking questions.

If you are going to attend a local Home & Garden show, be sure to look for your local Duradek dealer to see the latest Duradek colours and patterns that will complement your exterior design scheme and bring you the most reliable, low maintenance deck waterproofing system available.

Look For Duradek Installers at These Upcoming Shows Taking Place March 28 - 30, 2014.

The Fredericton Home Show - Fredericton, NB
Taking place at the Capital Exhibit Center, the Fredericton Home Show attracted over 13,000 visitors last year to view the region's best home building and renovating professionals. Look for Duradek dealers, Beaver Construction who are the local Duradek experts. You can talk to waterproofing professional Blake Price or one of his skilled installers for information on transforming your deck.

The Ideal Home Show - Halifax, NS
The Ideal Home Show is the largest home show in Atlantic Canada and this year it takes place at Exhibition Park in Halifax. Showcasing spring building, renovation and landscaping projects, this is the perfect show for you if you are considering adding or renovating a deck on your home. Talk to Duradek professionals South Shore Custom Decks while you are there for professional decking advice. Shane and Misha from South Shore are talented and skilled professionals that will bring you the deck of your dreams.

Gardenscapes - Saskatoon, SK
The 25th Annual Gardenscapes Show is held at Prairieland Park and is a traditional first sign of spring in Saskatoon. It has everything you need to create a backyard paradise and the outdoor living space of your dreams. For all the green-thumb enthusiasts who'd rather be working in the garden than on deck maintenance, be sure to talk to Saskatoon's deck experts Rene and Desiree from Saskatoon Deck Shop who can bring you the beautiful, low maintenance deck you desire with Duradek. For the last 20 years, Saskatoon Deck Shop has been making sure that when it comes to your deck, you do it right the first time!

Greater Kansas City Home & Garden Show - Kansas City, MO
Bartle Hall hosts the Greater Kansas City Home & Garden Show and this 66 year tradition is held in conjunction with the Flower, Lawn and Garden Show to bring attendees the best in spring home and garden tips and products. The show features a great selection of HGTV celebrity guests and experts like the professionals from Essential Extras who specialize in creating unique outdoor spaces like decks, patios and gazebos. These Duradek experts are professionals you can trust with a great reputation as seen through their 40+ years in business and excellent reviews on Home Advisor.com.

Cottage & Lakefront Living Show - Grand Rapids, MI
Taking place at DeVos Place, a state-of-the-art convention center in the heart of Grand Rapids, the Cottage and Lakefront Living Show brings ideas and instruction for all summer-fun activities to enjoy with a cottage lifestyle. From boat building to sandcastle building, to fine art and fine food...you can find it all at the Cottage & Lakefront Living Show. In particular, you can find the professional deck experts of Home Acres Building Supply who can help you with building or renovating the perfect, low maintenance deck. Whether for the summer cottage or your year-round home, Phil and his team from Home Acres Building Supply will make sure you have a well-protected deck with the reliable waterproof protection of Duradek.  



Chose Duradek for the best in low-maintenance decking.

We hope to see you at there! Or look for Duradek at any of the other Home & Garden Shows taking place this spring to help you create the ideal low-maintenance outdoor living space!  

Premium Wood Grain Finish For Your Deck Railings

This new premium finish from Durarail is fantastic...it is like Martha Stewart meets Iron Man!
This authentic looking wood finish presents an elegant and sophisticated look, but with the strength and durability of aluminum.

Applied to our strong and long-lasting powder-coated aluminum railings, this wood finish does not require the constant upkeep of sanding, re-staining or re-painting. There are no concerns about wood rotting or fading as the product is extremely durable and UV resistant.

Now you can enjoy the rich, beautiful look of real wood with the low maintenance and durability of aluminum. Available in an excellent variety of wood grain options and all 5 of our top rail profiles, you can be enjoying your deck while your neighbors are slaving away on theirs!

Life Just Got Easier For Installing Stair Railings

Installing stair railings just got easier with the addition of Durarail's new Adjustable Stair Railing!

Collapsible, pre-assembled panels means no need to install individual pickets on site and no need to wait for the stairs to be built for measurements as they adjust to virtually any angle. These railings are a benefit to both the installer and the home owner as less installation time is needed and therefore less labor cost. They are installed in a fraction of the time it would take to install individual pickets, and all without the risk of inaccurate measurement!

Easy to ship, stock and store, the Adjustable Stair Railings collapse down to approximately 10" tall while adding only about 32" in length once fully collapsed. They are ideal for ramps, stairs, sloped decks and temporary rails that can be reused because of the installation flexibility.

There are three lengths and two standard heights available and custom heights are available on request, as are any of 180 custom colors should our 8 standard colors not suit your design. Available with all 5 top rail profiles, the Adjustable Stair Rails can be used up and down for stairs OR side to side for custom angles on decks. It's all about flexibility and these railings have it!

Cable Railing System Is Now Proudly Offered By Durarail

photo provided by Premium Decks

Durarail, the powder-coated aluminum railing specialist, now offers Cable Railing - a contemporary deck railing system that provides minimal view obstruction with maximum style. The stainless steel  cables allow airflow through the deck and provide excellent resistance to the elements for an attractive, low maintenance railing solution.

photo provided by Premium Decks

Durarail's powder-coated aluminum top rails and posts provide the ultimate framework for the new Cable Railing System. Cleverly designed cable fasteners are hidden withing the posts, allowing you to attractively frame the perimeter of your deck with a sleek, clean and modern look that can stand up to the elements and provide many years of functional and esthetic appeal.

With a choice of 5 standard Durarail Top Rail designs, homeowners can choose the look that most appeals to them.

photo provided by Texas Railing Systems

Available in 8 standard colors and 180 custom colors, Durarail framework is UV resistant and will not peel, flake or blister as it ages so there is no need for sanding, staining or painting.
In addition to its esthetic appeal and durability, Durarail's Cable Railing System has another advantage; its stainless steel cables contain at least 65% recycled content which help qualify for LEED credits.

Durarail Brings Cutting Edge Style To Your Outdoor Perimeters

Over the last decade, Durarail has been earning a reputation for long-lasting and durable railing products as a partner product to our Duradek Vinyl Waterproofing. This decking system is a superior combination to best protect and beautify your deck or patio, while requiring very little maintenance to stay looking great. While the standard line of Durarail products meets all the needs of safety and presentation, Durarail is proud to offer and exciting group of new products that bring stylish options for your outdoor deck design. You can truly customize the look you want with traditional presentation, or you can incorporate more than one railing option for a unique and functional railing system that will define your outdoor living space with style. So if you are considering building a deck or repairing a deck, you will definitely want to check this out!

Heritage Top Rail

The classic look of wrought iron with the low maintenance and durability of aluminum. This colonial style, one-piece top rail serves as an attractive addition to Durarail's extensive line of profile options. The highly weather resistant powder-coating will not peel, flake or blister as it ages and requires no staining or painting. Heritage Top Rail is available for both glass and welded picket systems, in your choice of 8 standard colors or 180 custom colors and is ADA compliant for handrail purposes. Press Release and Online Brochure available.



Panorama Post

An innovative and sleek design with versatility, functionality and the illusion of more space. Nearly invisible, this topless glass railing system allows yo u to enjoy and unobstructed panoramic view from your deck. The round glass tracks allow a 60 degree angle variance for your design flexibility and can be surface or fascia mounted. Available in 8 standard colors or 180 custom colors, this low-maintenance railing system adds elegance and sophistication to your outdoor living space. Press Release and Online Brochure available.

Cable Railing System

A contemporary railing system that combines minimum view obstruction with maximum style. Its innovative design allows the cleverly fashioned Invisiware hardware to be hidden within the Durarail powder-coated aluminum posts. The entire system has excellent resistance to atmospheric conditions and will not peel, flake or blister as it ages. Available in 1/8", 3?16" or 1/4" cable diameters and your choice of 5 standard Durarail Top Profiles. Press Release and Online Brochure available.

Premium Wood Grain Finish

Enjoy the rich beautiful look of real wood with the low maintenacne and durability of aluminum. Increase the value of your home with a wide variety of authentic looking wood grain finished rail that doesn't weather, splinter or rot. This product has all the maintenance free advantages of aluminum railing with a natural wood look so realistic, it's regularly mistaken for the real thing. Available in 22 different wood grain finishes, this coating is an eco-friendly alternative to real wood. Press Release and Online Brochure available.

We welcome you to browse through the attractive new railing options. All Durarail products are manufactured in North America and installed by trained and authorized Duradek dealers, so you know you are getting your superior product installed by a qualified and reliable contractor. Enjoy your deck!

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.

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.