Help Wanted- Concrete Coatings Regional Rep

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Regional Sales Representative for Concrete Coatings

My name is Jim McKenna; I am the Managing Director of a Talent Acquisition firm named Definitive Search Partners that specializes in recruiting for the Building Products industry. Currently I am working on an opportunity with a Key Client of mine who is a manufacturer of Commercial Concrete Coatings who is looking for two Regional Sales Representatives, one in Minnesota and a second in Indiana. This Manufacturer is requiring the candidates to have a sales background selling to contractors and working with Engineers and architects in Commercial Concrete Coatings. 

I'd like to talk to you as soon as possible to see if this is an opportunity you or anyone you know may be interested in looking at. I look forward to talking with you soon; the best way to contact me is through e-mail at jmckenna@dspglobal.net. 

Thanks
Jim

Saponification of waterproofing material: Is there trouble just beneath the surface?

Saponification of waterproofing material: Is there trouble just beneath the surface?

By Peter Craig

After 25 years involvement with exteriorwaterproofing in Florida, I am very aware of how dynamic this area of construction is. New products and techniques are constantly developed to meet market needs and niches. However, not all new products or methods have performed as anticipated. The result is that some waterproofing systems and installation methods have evolved through learning from our collective mistakes to what they are today.

When dealing with forensic investigation of older waterproofing applications, we have to bear this in mind when we evaluate the problems. The system may have been correctly installed per the recommendations and industry standards at the time, although the standards have since evolved.

One example is concrete repair over this period. The last 25 years has seen many new products introduced, seen repair methods evolve from "patches" to "repairs", and the establishment of the International Concrete Repair Institute (ICRI) to help set and maintain industry standards.    

Another is the waterproofing of plaza decks. About a decade ago, the acceptable "standard" within the waterproofing industry for plaza decks included using cold fluid-applied emulsion or polyurethane coatings, and did not include a drainage board or drainage mat. There was concern that a drainage layer would act as bond breaker.

If a drainage mat was specified it was often a budget cut victim.

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Unlicensed Contractor, HOA, Injured Worker...This Can't Be Good, But There's a Lesson Here Too!

GONZALEZ v. DeBERRY

LUIS GONZALEZ, Plaintiff and Appellant,

v.

ANDREA DeBERRY ET AL, Defendants and Respondents.

No. A125251.

Court of Appeals of California, First District, Division Two.

Filed July 25, 2011.

BACKGROUND

Respondents Andrea DeBerry and Alice Farrelly are the owners of a three-story condominium building located on Sacramento Street in San Francisco. They set up the "3515-17-19 Sacramento Street Homeowners Association" (HOA) and serve as its officers. The HOA manages the property and contracted with Bruce Parsley to paint the exterior of the building. The Covenants, Conditions, and Restrictions (CCRs) of the HOA mandated that the HOA "shall acquire and maintain . . . [w]orker's compensation insurance to the extent necessary to comply with any applicable law." However, when the HOA negotiated the painting contract with Parsley, he lied and said that he maintained both general liability insurance and workers' compensation insurance. He also provided fake documentation of non-existent insurance. Respondents state that they relied on these false representations and "assumed" that since Parsley was insured he must also be licensed.

Appellant was a member of Parsley's painting crew in September 2005 when he was injured. He was suspended in a bosun's chair,² and working near the top of the building's interior light well, when the chair's rigging snapped and dropped him approximately 20 feet to the bottom of the shaft. Appellant suffered serious injuries, including damage to both shoulders and numerous fractured bones. Parsley was cited under the California Occupational Safety and Health Act (Cal-OSHA) (§ 6300 et seq.) for three workplace safety violations, including a citation for the "worn" rigging line that broke and caused appellant's fall.³

Appellant applied to the Workers' Compensation Appeals Board (WCAB) and also filed this action. Since Parsley had no insurance, the Uninsured Employers Benefits Trust Fund (UEBTF)⁴ joined the other respondents as a party pursuant to the provisions of sections 3715 and 3716. In 2008, the UEBTF settled appellant's claim against the Fund for $25,000. Respondent DeBerry's Homeowners policy insurer and the HOA each contributed $4,444 under the terms of the settlement agreement executed by the parties, which also recited that it did not "resolve the appellant's superior court case for negligence filed in connection with the subject accident" and that respondents were not "willfully uninsured."

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Unlicensed Contractor, HOA, Injured Worker...This Can't Be Good, But There's a Lesson Here Too!

GONZALEZ v. DeBERRY

LUIS GONZALEZ, Plaintiff and Appellant,

v.

ANDREA DeBERRY ET AL, Defendants and Respondents.

No. A125251.

Court of Appeals of California, First District, Division Two.

Filed July 25, 2011.

BACKGROUND

Respondents Andrea DeBerry and Alice Farrelly are the owners of a three-story condominium building located on Sacramento Street in San Francisco. They set up the "3515-17-19 Sacramento Street Homeowners Association" (HOA) and serve as its officers. The HOA manages the property and contracted with Bruce Parsley to paint the exterior of the building. The Covenants, Conditions, and Restrictions (CCRs) of the HOA mandated that the HOA "shall acquire and maintain . . . [w]orker's compensation insurance to the extent necessary to comply with any applicable law." However, when the HOA negotiated the painting contract with Parsley, he lied and said that he maintained both general liability insurance and workers' compensation insurance. He also provided fake documentation of non-existent insurance. Respondents state that they relied on these false representations and "assumed" that since Parsley was insured he must also be licensed.

Appellant was a member of Parsley's painting crew in September 2005 when he was injured. He was suspended in a bosun's chair,² and working near the top of the building's interior light well, when the chair's rigging snapped and dropped him approximately 20 feet to the bottom of the shaft. Appellant suffered serious injuries, including damage to both shoulders and numerous fractured bones. Parsley was cited under the California Occupational Safety and Health Act (Cal-OSHA) (§ 6300 et seq.) for three workplace safety violations, including a citation for the "worn" rigging line that broke and caused appellant's fall.³

Appellant applied to the Workers' Compensation Appeals Board (WCAB) and also filed this action. Since Parsley had no insurance, the Uninsured Employers Benefits Trust Fund (UEBTF)⁴ joined the other respondents as a party pursuant to the provisions of sections 3715 and 3716. In 2008, the UEBTF settled appellant's claim against the Fund for $25,000. Respondent DeBerry's Homeowners policy insurer and the HOA each contributed $4,444 under the terms of the settlement agreement executed by the parties, which also recited that it did not "resolve the appellant's superior court case for negligence filed in connection with the subject accident" and that respondents were not "willfully uninsured."

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PCA Structural Waterproofing Course Covers New BS Standard

THE USA should start something like this... 

Bookings are now being taken for The Property Care Association's industry-leading structural waterproofing course.

Earlier this year, the UK trade body broadened the scope of the training programme, introducing new features which align it to the new British Standard BS 8102:2009.

The course takes place at the PCA's dedicated training facility in Huntingdon between the 6 and 8 September. To book contact hannah@property-care.org

or call 0844 375 4301.

Designed to appeal to architects, building designers and anyone involved in the design, planning and installation of below ground spaces, the intensive three-day course draws on the major elements of BS 8102:2009 - the new Code of Practice for the Protection of Structures Against Water From The Ground.

The code now sets out the requirement for an underlying 'Design Philosophy' in conjunction with a risk assessed approach to below ground construction. In line with this, the PCA's course features a comprehensive look at Waterproofing Design, which covers the design philosophy aspect.

 

The three different types of Waterproofing Systems considered by the code, namely Type A – waterproofing barrier materials applied to the structure, Type B – structurally integral watertight construction and Type C – drained cavity construction are also included.

Water in The Ground, Concrete Render Technology and the Theory of Structures are also investigated. The course ends with the study of condensation and case studies.

On completion of the course, delegates can then go on to take exams to achieve the Certificated Surveyor in Structural Waterproofing (CSSW) qualification.

Steve Hodgson, general manager of the PCA, said: "The course is not simply for those converting cellars, but anyone involved in the design, planning and installation of any below ground spaces. 

"In broad terms, candidates will consider all aspects of underground waterproofing and the new content has made this in effect a new course for the Association.

"As limits on space continue to put challenges on construction projects in the UK, many architects, designers and building professionals are looking for advice on creating usable space below ground.  

"This course gives the best insight to make informed choices on the subject."

The structural waterproofing course runs twice yearly and is part of a wide-range of training programmes organised by the Association – the trade body in the UK for damp control, timber infestation, flood recovery, basement waterproofing, structural repair and condensation.

Training is designed for property and construction professionals and available to members and non-members of the Association.  

The PCA also offers tailored in-house training programmes.

To find out more and see the Association's prospectus, log onto the website www.property-care.org

 

Portland Waterproofing Expert Offers Free Classes to Local Insurance Agents

John's Waterproofing, a local expert in home improvement, is offering free Continuing Education classes for all interested insurance agents. All who attend will earn two Continuing Education Credits and receive a free lunch!

The class is called "Identifying Water Intrusion Problems" and takes place in two major locations. Each location teaches the same class, simply on different days for convenience of attendees. The next classes will take place on July 21st at Standard TV & Appliance in Beaverton, and July 26th at Kelly's Kitchen Store in Salem. 

The class provides instruction to insurance agents about the history of John's Waterproofing, intending each insurance agent to broaden their awareness of the waterproofing industry. The class will touch upon codes that are associated with new construction, and the methods associated with waterproofing the new construction and existing basements / crawl spaces. 

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International conference on synthetic and bitumen waterproofing for roofing and geomembranes

AMI is pleased to invite you to attend the international Waterproof 

Membranes 2011 conference, which takes place from 15-17 

November 2011 at the Maritim Hotel, Cologne, Germany. This event 

provides a regular forum for top professionals from the waterproofing 

industry.  

As weather conditions become more extreme, so do the challenges for 

waterproofing flat roofs. There are papers this year from case studies 

to research on topics such as wind uplift testing and fire resistance.

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Fairfield contractor's complaints lead to state crackdown

http://www.news10.net/video/default.aspx?bctid=1042858168001

FAIRFIELD, CA - A landscape contractor who said unlicensed landscapers are driving 

him out of business may actually help get some of them arrested.

Contractors State License Board spokesman Rick Lopes

 confirmed authorities are putting together a sting operation

 in Solano County as a result of multiple complaints lodged by 

Robert Acevedo, the sole proprietor of True Nature Landscape.

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Liability in the Bargain? - The Dangers of Hiring an Unlicensed Contractor

Read and learn or find out the hard way.    http://www.berding-weil.net/articles/dangers-of-hiring-unlicensed-contractor.php

Press Release Durarail – Glass Railing Innovation – THE PANORAMA POST

Durarail – Glass Railing Innovation – THE PANORAMA POST

Durarail is very pleased to announce the launch of the newest Glass Railing Innovation in the market today – The

Panorama Post. This post is designed for a topless glass railing which incorporates a nearly invisible, sleek look

with versatility and functionality.  

The round glass track of the Panorama Post enables the installer to adjust the angle the glass in a 30* degree in

both directions thus allowing the use of one post to achieve multiple angles. The Panorama posts are available in

both surface mounted and fascia mounted designs. The posts offer an inexpensive, sleek alternative to the more

traditional topless glass posts, while offering the onsite flexibility and easier installation culminating in a savings in

time and cost.

SYMPOSIUM ON BUILDING ENVELOPE TECHNOLOGY

Symposium Dates:  Monday, October 10, 2011 Tuesday, October 11, 2011

Location: The Westin Charlotte Charlotte, North Carolina

 

Technical Education for Building Envelope Professionals
The Symposium on Building Envelope Technology is a two-day educational program offering cutting-edge information regarding design, construction, maintenance and repair of modern and/or older building envelopes. Topics and Speakers | Schedule of Events

The event's open, inclusive environment encourages attendees to ask questions and stimulates dialogue. Speakers offer relevant solutions by referencing real-world examples and specific case histories.

Each registrant will receive a comprehensive proceedings book detailing program information.

Breakfast, lunch and breaks will be catered daily. There will be an informal social reception Monday evening.

 

Learn From Experienced, Field-Tested Experts
RCI's expert instructors offer more than just technical data. Presenters reinforce program content with practical examples from applications in the field. With plenty of opportunities to ask questions, you get the answers you need. Instructor/attendee dialogue is encouraged.

Geared towards building envelope professionals, architects, engineers, contractors, and facility managers, 

this program is invaluable to anyone involved with maintaining or designing building envelope systems.

 

A Premiere Provider of Technical Education
Offering over 30 educational programs each year, RCI is a leader in roofing, waterproofing and

building envelope technology education. In recent attendee polls, 98% described RCI educational

 events as worthwhile and said they would attend future programs

 

Industry Exhibits - Discover the Latest Building Envelope Products

Representatives and displays from leading product manufacturers and service providers

 will be available during scheduled breaks and at the beginning and end of each day. For 

more information about exhibiting or to obtain a list of vendors, contact RCI at 800-828-1902

or by e-mail: rci@rci-online.org.

Find out more about tabletop exhibit opportunities at the Symposium on Building Envelope Technology.

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The Deck Expert
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Comments on ICC-ES' AC-39 Point Out Flaws In ICC-ES' 3 Tier Deck Coating Ratings

Thank you Amir for your comments! You have hit the nail on the head. 

ICC-ES is only interested in figuring out how to maximize income, not protect the public IMO. 

Allowing non-rated deck coatings to be listed at ICC-ES will only cause confusion to the public, building officials and inspectors. 

Comments on Criteria AC39.

Amir Rudyan

AVM Industries

818-888-0050

amir@avmindustries.com

Comments:

I would like to comment on AC39, or more specifically that deck

coatings have 3 different levels of ICC approvals. Walking deck, roof

covering and 1-hour assembly. Furthermore, the walking deck does

not require quarterly inspections and is cheaper to test for and the

other two do require quarterly inspections and cost more to test. We

have the top rating on our deck coating (ESR-2125) that also

includes the fire rating. What we fear is that customers, builders,

building departments and inspectors get confused. After all, they

don't always read the fine print. So a competitor could easily submit

an ICC report with one of the two lesser ratings and get away with

it. (Many folkes simply ask whether you have an ICC approval, yes

or no and write down the ICC number. That puts the buildings and

the owners and tenants at risk due to confusion and puts us at a

disadvantage even though we developed a system that meets the

highest requirements. (It costs more to develope and test a system

that passes the highest testing requirements). You also have created

an incentive for companies to develope and test to the lowest

standards since you can save money buy not having to do as much

R&D, not as much testing and not have to do quarterly inspections

or any on-going inspections ever! I think this 3 tier standard should

be eliminated or at least re-visited. I would appreciate any

comments or feedback you may have on this issue. Thanks, Amir

Rudyan, President AVM Industries.

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The Deck Expert
www.centralcoastwaterproofing.com Lic 890269

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From Consumer Reports-Grill safety: Don't let your holiday cookout go up in smoke

Don't Become the Next Victim!

Each year grill fires result in an average of 10 deaths, 100 injuries and $37 million in property loss. One-third of the fires start on patios, terraces, screened-in porches or courtyards and another 24 percent start on exterior balconies and unenclosed porches.

Read the safety tips at this link here and enjoy a safe July 4th weekend!

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The Deck Expert
www.centralcoastwaterproofing.com Lic 890269

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The Regenesis Report (National Edition) Homeowner Association Information

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The Deck Expert
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Central Coast Waterproofing
Ca Lic 890269

The Regenesis Report (National Edition) July 2011 is now available.  Go to www.Regenesis.net and LOGIN

IN THIS EDITION

HOA Assessments: Last Bill to be Paid?  How to bring home the overdue bacon.
Ask the HOA Expert.  Another compelling Q&A.
FHA Loan Approval.  Getting it is more important than ever to an HOA.
The Best & the Least.  The importance of good board governance.
Meeting Protocol.  Roberts Rules of Order basics.
What, Where & Why of Exterior Coatings.  Choose from the best.
Dispelling the Myths.  What HOA boards should not be or do.
P-A-I-N-T Perfection.  An anacronystic anomaly.
Planting Honesty. Grow well and live.
Law of Life-More.  Fresco's Discovery.  If you knew what you were doing, you'd probably be bored.

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