Does Composite Decking Class Action Compensation Console Dissatisfied Customers?

If you are questioning what type of deck building product you would choose to build your new deck with and you are comparing the low maintenance options of vinyl decking vs. composite decking, you might be interested in hearing about yet another instance in a successive history of class action suits against composite decking manufacturers.



According to a study conducted by the Freedonia Group, the demand for composite decking is expected to hit 5.5 billion by 2018. So far, there has been a lot of confusion about this decking product and it has already gone through several changes since its relatively recent infancy



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Water Absorption, Lateral Loads and Deck Collapse Risk

When deck collapse tragedies happen there is not always a clear-cut reason. It is mostly speculation of what caused the collapse, but here we look at two significant contributors and how you can prevent the chances of it happening to your deck.


Earlier this June there was a rather dramatic deck collapse in Pawleys Island, SC when a group of 25 – 30 people simultaneously gathered on a deck to take a photo in front of a rather impressive double rainbow. Although a rainbow is an innocent and inspiring motivation for a group selfie, this rainbow lured the unsuspecting group to a tragedy on an otherwise enjoyable day.



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Deck Remodelling Inspiration on Houzz

From Inspiration to Source in a Few Clicks

Finding ideas for your deck remodelling projects is easier than ever with Houzz.com!

Houzz is a web site and online community about architecture, interior design and decorating, landscape design and home improvement. With almost 150,000 photos specific to decking and over 33,000 decking products you are guaranteed to find a great assortment of ideas to consider.

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Duradek Distributor AMA Roofing Holds Open House This Week

The Golden Horseshoe area of Ontario has the roof deck experts of AMA Roofing Supplies to rely on for decking projects. This Saturday, AMA Roofing Supplies has an event that you won't want to miss if you are a builder or home owner that may have a decking or roofing project coming up.


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Duradek Northwest – Raising the Bar on Providing the Roof

Duradek, the creators of the original vinyl deck membrane turns 40 this year, and the company acknowledges its success is partly due to the outstanding network of distributors that help to get Duradek from the factory to your decks.

Duradek Northwest turns 20!

Parent company, Washington Alaska Roof Systems, Inc. hit their landmark 30th anniversary in business this year which includes the inception of Duradek Northwest with its now 20 year history as the exclusive Duradek distributor in Alaska, Washington , Oregon and western Idaho and Montana.

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Failed Tile Decks Don’t Use Tiledek Waterproof Membrane

Tile decks are beautiful, but have a reputation as a trouble project and many contractors will shy away from them all together. There are countless stories out there about failed tiled deck projects where a home owner's beautiful new tile deck started leaking after only a short time. But you don't have to be afraid to surface your deck with tiles, even on a roof deck over living space. You only need to be sure to use a contractor that does it right, with the right products.

If you want to fulfil your dream of having a tile deck, talk to a few contractors to ensure you are getting one that knows the special considerations for tile deck projects....and if you don't hear them mention waterproofing...run away immediately! 

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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