Deck Surface Options For Builders... Yes There Are Lots!

When it comes to choosing a surface for an outdoor living space the choices are endless. Cost, longevity, texture and aesthetics are just some of the things that come to mind when making this decision.

A lot of time and money goes into building a deck; from the structure to the finished surface. The last thing you want is a call from your customer saying they are unhappy with the result!

Take a moment to see what puts Duradek above the rest...

To view the complete article, please visit "Duradek: What Are The Benefits of Duradek Vinyl Waterproofing? "

Tiledek in TileLetter Magazine

John Ogilvie's article - Common Sources of Failure of Tile Decks on Wood Frame Construction - was recently published in both TileLetter Canada (Winter/Spring 2011 Issue) and TileLetter US (March 2011 Issue). TileLetter is the premier publication and resource for tile and stone contractors worldwide.

Duradek featured on Ideas For Deck Designs

Ideas for Deck Design is a website that was created by Richard Bergman. He has a huge amount of information regarding Decking Materials of all types, Projects, Tips and Advice, Design and Planning Information, etc.

According to Richard, "Vinyl is Where the Future is Heading."

Recently Matt McClure, owner of Dekmax, in Salt Lake City, Utah was working on a Tiledek Project and Richard thought it was the perfect one to showcase in a feature project on his website here.

In perusing the site, we also noticed another one of our Duradek Distributors, Matt Whale, owner of Duradek Northwest who was a guest speaker with Richard in the Innovators section of his website - here is the Podcast Interview of Matt Whale with Richard regarding Duradek. And here is the condensed written version of that same interview.

Here is Richard Bergman's story...

By the way - perhaps like me, you may not be sure what "SBI" stood for - so
here it is... "Site Build It!" Which, according to Richard is all about starting
and building your own business online.

"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.

Is Duradek Really Green? YES!

Years ago, being ‘Green’ meant one of 2 things – Was it made of recycled materials or Could it be recycled?
We are now much more educated on what being ‘Green’ truly means and take into consideration the entire ‘Cradle to Grave’ concept of the product.

Here’s Duradek’s ‘Cradle to Grave’ story...as compared to the alternatives;

Mining – PVC is a derivative of natural gas and sodium chloride; which is also known as Salt and is one of the most abundant natural resources available on earth.
Manufacturing – At one time, manufacturing PVC had some hazardous side effects. But measures have been taken to rectify those and these safety issues no longer exist. The EPA states that while the manufacturing of PVC is on the rise, toxic dioxins are decreasing.
Transportation & Distribution – Due to the low weight of Duradek compared to the alternatives (such as EPDM & pavers or wood planks), there is considerably less energy consumed in the transportation of the product; from raw resources to manufacturing to distribution to the jobsite.
Building Design – The structural requirements to support a deck with heavy pavers requires many more construction materials. Duradek’s light weight needs only basic structural requirements, using far fewer materials and energy.
Installation – The one-step application process of Duradek requires fewer trips to the job site and uses less manpower, both of which means less energy being consumed.
Maintenance – Duradek does not require re-coating or re-staining, both of which consume materials and manpower. Maintaining Duradek consumes far less energy than the alternatives.
Useful Life – Duradek is a waterproofing membrane, therefore the entire structure is protected and will not decay. The structure remains intact, helping the building to last longer. This saves cost, materials and energy in repairs or replacement.
End of Life – When the time comes to renew the surface, Duradek’s re-installation process will consume less manpower, materials and energy, as well as less disruption to the structure and building use.
Disposal – Compared to Treated Lumber PVC does not leach chemicals into the environment as it decomposes. In fact PVC is often used as landfill liners to prevent other materials from leaching toxins into the earth. Other alternatives, such as composite deck boards are much larger in volume therefore taking up much more space in a landfill.
Recycling - The current opportunities for cost-effectively recycling PVC are minimal, but progress is being made. Some solutions include creating new building materials and man-made reefs.

Compare PVC to the Alternatives

When compared to products that perform the SAME function, consider the following:

• PVC's one-step application and longevity compare favorably to the multiple application and reapplication requirements of liquid-applied systems, saving many trips to the job, which in turn consumes less energy.
• There is a huge weight savings benefiting the structural requirements and the energy consumption to transport as compared to an EPDM membrane with concrete pavers.
• When compared to pressure treated wood, there are no chemicals leaching into the environment and likely double the life expectancy.

As a waterproof roof or deck, compared to alternatives, DURADEK IS THE GREENER CHOICE!

Click here to see more information on the Green side of Duradek including LEED points.

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.