Division7Trafficcoatings.org is born...Plus an Open Invitation to Those in The Industry to Consider Forming and Joining a Trade Group

One of the things I want to see happen is manufacturer's and installers of waterproof deck coatings (known as Division 7-Traffic Coatings in the Construction Specifications Institute parlance), form a trade group of sorts, that comes together for the benefit of all of us in the industry who are seeking to make it a better industry to be in.

I envision a group that shares a dream of providing education, standards, certifications to the members of the group. Trade secrets are important and boundaries established of course, but think about the possibility of being able to be playing on a level playing field with your peers.

A trade group could also represent our unique interests to state and local officials, ensure building codes are followed and help shape the future of the deck coating industry! The possibilities are endless...plus, with a group, every member could vote on what the group should be doing and where it should go.

So I have, to start it off and get going, initiated a purchase of $10.00 to buy the domain name www.division7trafficcoatings.org, in order to preserve it for use.

I thought a name like Division 7 Traffic Coatings Trade Association would be suitable for such a group, with the main eligibility requirement for membership being that as a manufacturer or installer, you have to make or install Division 7 listed Traffic Coatings. Maybe membership to manufacturer's would be limited to those listed in the CSI or ICC-ES listings?

What does the community think? I've spoken with a couple manufacturer's who indicated a interest...a couple of installers too. What about the rest of you? Readers, take our poll please, and vote if you would support a trade group of deck coating manufacturer's and installers?