Faulty decks , weatherproofing, doors, stucco and roof lead to 1.5 Million Settlement

Saw this press release from the Miller Law firm on a condo in San Francisco that recovered money for faulty construction...

SAN FRANCISCO, Oct. 30, 2012 --/PRNewswire/ -- A contemporary condominium building at 1970 Sutter Street has recouped $1.5 million for numerous construction defects after only 9 months from hiring The Miller Law Firm. 

(Logo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20120418/SF89665LOGO-b)

The 19-unit residential building is located in the neighborhood where lower Pacific Heights and Western Addition converge.  The settlement was reached in mediation and is being funded by insurance companies for the builder, 1960 Sutter, LLC, the general contractor, Nibbi Brothers Construction, and window manufacturer Milguard Manufacturing, Inc. Failure of weatherproofing systems on the stucco siding, roof, windows, decks and doors, with water intrusion into the interior walls, floors and ceilings plagued this building. Damages of $78,000 per unit were recovered.

According to Thomas E. Miller, CEO of The Miller Law Firm, "This Association came to us after having been in litigation for nearly three years with no trial date and no resolution in sight.   Consumers should know that construction defect claims are a highly complex area of the law and the expertise needed to obtain a timely recovery is key."

Jeff Ho, President of the 1970 Sutter Street Owner's Association, states, "Getting a second opinion on the progress of our case was key to helping us determine that a viable alternative did exist to return a favorable recovery in a reasonable amount of time."

According to Karen Katz of Property Management One, "The serious defects and frequent repairs that this building faced were overwhelming.  Having this claim resolved with a recovery that will let them rebuild is important to the owners and to the community."

According to Rachel Miller, Senior Partner of The Miller Law Firm, "Associations who simply need advice turn to us every day.  These communities show such relief in hearing that it is possible to resolve a claim in a reasonable time frame.  Associations do have a resource."

Thomas E. Miller and Rachel M. Miller of The Miller Law Firm (www.ConstructionDefects.com) are the co-authors of, "Home and Condo Defects:  A Consumer Guide to Faulty Construction," (Seven Locks Press, 2012), available online at  www.amazon.com.

Detailed information regarding this case can be accessed via the San Francisco Superior Court website at www.sftc.org, case number CGC-09-486342.

Media Contact: Rachel Miller (415) 437-1800

SOURCE The Miller Law Firm

Read more here: http://www.sacbee.com/2012/10/30/4948635/lower-pacific-heights-building.html#storylink=cpy

Tremco Launches One-Coat, Low-Odor Deck Coating

http://www.tremcosealants.com/news-events/news/vulkem-oc810.aspx

A durable, one coat, low-odor deck coating solution is now a reality for light pedestrian traffic areas such as balconies, roof terraces and mechanical rooms. The culmination of a two-year R&D initiative, Tremco's Vulkem OC810 Coating is a high-solids, aliphatic urethane membrane designed to be applied in one 35-40 mil coat for aesthetically pleasing, durable waterproofing protection that is mildew- and fungus-resistant and low VOC (less than 30g/L). 

Unlike traditional base and top coat applications that can take several days to apply, the appropriate Tremco primer and innovative Vulkem OC810 coating can be applied within the same day, allowing contractors and building owners to shorten construction timelines, realize labor cost savings and minimize the impact on occupants of inhabited spaces. Tremco Rubber Aggregate 12-20 mesh, a specially engineered system, is used with Vulkem OC810 to impart skid resistance and provide additional surface texture.

Vulkem OC810 will be available in the standard Vulkem Deck Coating colors of beige, maple, limestone, gray, and slate gray. The product is compatible with Vulkem 191 Low-VOC Primer (for exterior applications or applications where odor is not a concern) and TREMPrime MSUP Primer (for interior applications or applications where odor is a concern).                                                              

Tremco Commercial Sealants & Waterproofing is North America's leading supplier of integrated building envelope solutions for the commercial construction industry. Product lines include high-performance silicone and urethane joint sealants, waterproofing membranes, drainage protection, air barrier systems, engineered transition assemblies, deck coatings, expansion joints, a full line of passive fire protection products and systems, and the industry's only comprehensive line of glazing systems including silicone sealants, tapes, gaskets, and setting blocks. With experienced sales representatives in every major market throughout North America, Tremco is positioned to provide assistance for specification development, application-specific product development, problem-solving and assistance on-site. 

Pecora Corporation Announces Acquisition of Deck Coating Line from Carlisle Coatings and Waterproofing

Here's a press release from Pecora announcing the Carlisle aquisition...

Harleysville, PA – Pecora Corporation®, a leading American manufacturer of weatherproofing products since 1862, is pleased to announce the recent acquisition of Carlisle Coatings and Waterproofing Incorporated's (CCW's) deck coating product line.  The acquisition is part of Pecora Corporation's growth strategy and a continuing commitment to providing the most innovative sealants to the commercial construction market.

The transaction allows Pecora and CCW to concentrate more closely on the core competencies of both corporations.  CCW, an industry leader in commercial waterproofing and air and vapor barrier solutions, has agreed to the transaction as part of their strategic focus on products and systems designed to serve the non-residential building envelope market.  For Pecora, the addition of the elastomeric deck coating line adds excellent products with an outstanding reputation and an established customer base while promoting production and distribution efficiencies.    

"Carlisle has been a great partner and supplier for years", says Joe Virdone, Pecora Corporation President and CEO.   "This agreement provides us a better opportunity to manage our businesses.  Very importantly it also establishes a platform for Pecora to broaden our offerings in this changing marketplace." 

The purchase includes all brands and formulations of the deck coating product line. The products will be co-branded by Pecora and CCW for an appropriate period of time until the acquisition integration is complete and well understood in the marketplace.  Until further notice all orders will continue to be processed through CCW.    

This new acquisition increases Pecora Corporation's presence in the coatings market while enhancing the growth potential through expanded specification acceptance.  During the transition and beyond, customers will receive the same excellent customer service and support with the deck coating products as they have come to expect with all of Pecora's product offerings. 

 

About Pecora Corporation

Now celebrating its 150^th year in business, Pecora is an American manufacturer of architectural weatherproofing products offering a full line of silicone, urethane and latex sealants and coatings.  All of Pecora's products are specifically formulated to provide superior quality and a wide range of sealant properties for the commercial construction and Original Equipment Manufacturing markets. For more information, please visit www.Pecora.com. 

About Carlisle Coatings & Waterproofing, Inc.

Carlisle Coatings & Waterproofing, Inc. (CCW)  provides a broad range of solutions and industry leading technical expertise to meet specific waterproofing and air and vapor barrier needs. CCW is a wholly owned subsidiary of Carlisle Construction Materials, which is a division of Carlisle Companies (NYSE:CSL). For more information, please visit www.CarlisleCCW.com.

 

Contact:  Wendy Freed, Marketing Manager

Pecora Corporation

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SETTING THE BAR IN WATERPROOFING TECHNOLOGY Is this email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser. CENTRAL COAST WATERPROOFING  deck & stair waterproofing , decorative concrete, below grade waterproofing  & epoxy. N. Cal 831-244-0874  *   Central Ca 805-545-8300   *  LA/OC 424-235-3196   CSLB Lic 890269 http://www.centralcoastwaterproofing.com Authorized Installer of Mer-Kote, Desert Brand & Kryton Decking & Waterproofing             Services Offered by CCW WE DO:  Deck Maintenance Waterproof decks Waterproof decks for tile Below Grade Waterproofing Planter Waterproofing Stain Concrete Stamp Concrete Pool Deck Coatings  Pool Deck Caulking Waterproof Stairs Install Flashing Replace Plywood Decking Slope Flat Decks Epoxy Flooring Shot Blasting Deck Posts & Railings WE SERVICE & INSTALL  All-Deck Dex-O-Tex  Enduro_kote Life Deck Pli-Dek Mer-Kote Tufflex Nevada Coating Systems Westcoat MiraCoat Polytuff Gaco Deck Desert Brand CALL TODAY 805-545-8300 Free Estimates HOA's/CONDO's Are Our Specialty!   MAINTENANCE CORNER by DeckExpert.com Article Spotlight HIDDEN HOLES IN WOOD FRAMED BALCONY CONSTRUCTION  By Rocco Romero RA       Wiss, Janney, Elstner Associates, Inc For more articles and information, see us at www.deckexpert.com. I found this article while on a Google search. This is good info for  everyone on this list.  Excerpt-Balconies offer an important benefit of living in a multistory apartment and condominium building by extending usable living space to the outdoors. In some cases, exterior elevated walkways act as corridors to provide access for residents to their units and include stairways that are also exposed to the elements. The desirable exterior exposure of balconies and corridors also creates a challenge in controlling water leakage. Poorly detailed and constructed transitions, interfaces, and penetrations often lead to water intrusion into the occupied tenant spaces of the building and may also result in substantial distress to the building’s exterior walls and structure. In woodframed balcony and exterior elevated walkway construction, detailing at transitions, interfaces, and penetrations is often the most challenging and critical aspect of waterproofing system design. Read The rest of this article by clicking this link. http://www.rci-online.org/interface/2010-BES-romero.pdf  Job Profile-Mariners Inn-Cambria YOU OTTER SEE IT! The aging Mariner’s Inn was showing it’s wrinkles. Sold off to a new investor, the motel underwent a quick redo for the summer season while plans are drawn for a new hotel to be built in a few years. In the meantime, the main attraction, the second story view deck needed major repairs. The ocean views are great, whales spouting off the coast were keeping us enteertained while we worked, otters and pelicans, gulls and terns are in abundance! The job started with a tear off by the general contractor of the old decking, down to framing. Repairs to the framing and sloping installed via rip strips and new plywood solved that problem. We then flashed the deck edges, then we installed Desert Crete decking over the lath as it was put down to isolate it from any salt air. Rick Low of Associated Development Services loves the new decking system. Desert Crete is Class A rated as a fire retardant deck, holds up against use and abuse and provides a cost effective waterproof roof over the lobby area too. Desert Crete was selected as the best choice for this hotel over competing systems offered by local contractors. Let me show you why you should select Desert Crete too. Call me, Bill Leys for a free estimate today. 805-545-8300  CLICK TO VIEW OUR PHOTO ALBUM OF THIS JOB ON FACEBOOK !Find out more about Desert Crete at our website by clicking here Click here to view our webpage on our deck waterproofing services at Central Coast Waterproofing's website.  Kryton Crystalline Waterproofing products    DESERT CRETE ON YOUTUBE!   Installing Desert Crete: Watch our video on YouTube with me, Bill Leys, installing Desert Crete on a deck at a Habitat For Humanity home in Atascadero.  You'll see the steps it takes to properly install a Class A fire resistant concrete based system. Click here to view the video now!  Check out our other videos too! Waterproof Decks-Keep Up or Pay Up Deck Drain Blues Dirty Decks Done Dirt Clean Bill Leys To Present Webinar "Red Flags For Decks" For APRA APRA-Association of Professional Reserve Analysts On November 16th, Bill Leys, owner of DeckExpert.com & CCW, will be presenting an hour and a half webinar for APRA's Professional Reserve Analysts. Sign up now for this educational event that will prepapre you for the task of determining reserve life, costs of maintenance and the realities of what other building components help determine how long the deck will last.  http://www.apra-usa.com/2012%20Webinar%20Registration%20Brochure.pdf  APRA is the world's trade organization for reserve study professionals.   APRA hosts an annual Symposium for continuing education, provides credentialing and produces the APRA Advisor newsletter that is circulated to thousands of potential reserve study customers.     In May of 2012 Bill presented at APRA's annual symposium in Las Vegas NV. The 30+ PRA's in attendance learned quite a bit and had their eyes opened to the hidden problems behind so many HOA construction issues. Sign up at APRA's website for the webinar.   MANUFACTURER PROFILE-LIFE DECK  We are now offering Life Deck brand epoxies, water based stains and sealers-polyurea, chemical resistant urethane and glaze sealers.  We are also servicing their AL and FM deck systems for any repairs, recoating or new installs too!  Life Deck is sold locally in San Luis Obispo County and we are pleased to "keep it local" by buying from local sources wherever posssible.  We have color boards available for you to look at with actual samples of our produt selections. Call today for a free in home estimate.  805-545-8300 READ MORE ABOUT LIFE PAINT AT Life Paint's website http://www.lifedeck.biz WE LOVE GETTING THANK YOU'S! Do you write notes thanking someone for their service? We love getting notes from our clients telling us that we did a good job. We do try hard and it's nice to get unsolictited notes with a payment from a client.  Wayne and Julie's roof deck in Shell Beach had a few problems with it...we came in and fixed the cracks and redid the deck with texture and painted it all so it looks great for the summer season.  We can't wait to hear from you next!  Call me now for a free estimate at 805-545-8300 Heading 4 Repeatable content blocks: Repeatable sections are noted with plus and minus signs so that you can add and subtract content blocks. You can also get a little fancy: repeat blocks and remove all text to make image "gallery" sections, or do the opposite and remove images for text-only blocks!  follow on Twitter | friend on Facebook | forward to a friend  Be Social! Like us and Follow Us! Share Us Too! Copyright © 2012 Central Coast Waterproofing, All rights reserved by CCW & DeckExpert.com. You are receiving this email because you may have opted in at our website or done business with us previously. 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Business Opportunity for Builders to Make the Duradek Difference

Duradek, the leader in vinyl deck waterproofing, has nearly

 40 years of experience protecting roof top decks, patios,

 balconies and more all over North America. While Duradek is 

certainly proud of their 3rd party tested and roofing approved

 vinyl products, it is the network of professionally trained waterproofing experts who install 

Duradek that make it the most reliable option for protecting your outdoor living space. 

While Duradek is confident that their vinyl is simply the superior choice when 

compared to similar products on the market, Duradek president John Ogilvie 

will be the first to say that no matter how great a waterproofing product is - 

he true performance relies on the intricate details of its installation. That is 

why Duradek in only available through ournetwork of approved, trained installers.

Duradek Opportunity for Your Own Business

If your background as a builder, roofer, remodeler or contractor has

 you searching for an opportunity to build a solid business foundation

 with a reliable product, you may want to give Duradek some consideration. 

We asked Duradek Sales Manager, Kevin MacMillan, a few key questions fo

r those of you that might be interested in becoming a Duradek dealer. 

1 – What makes a good Duradek Dealer?

A good Duradek is someone who recognises that there is more to a 

deck that just a landing area. When a potential dealer wraps his mind

around the fact that a deck is an extension of your living space, he is

 better equipped to offer options on how to make that space as

 functional, cost effective and beautiful as possible. Typically a Duradek

 Dealer is someone who thinks outside of the box – an entrepreneurial 

person with strong conviction.

2 – What are the advantages of being a Duradek Dealer?

The advantages of being a Duradek dealer are that you are involved in

 a fun, fast-paced and innovative niche sector of the construction industry.

 That is all to say that the competition is not extreme and the market is 

good. Duradek HQ offers free training, marketing support, national trade 

show exposure, extensive technical support and prolific web presence/exposure. 

3 – How much training and investment is required?

Duradek does not charge for training or for a dealership from our

 head office location. However it is up to the individual companies 

interested in Duradek to come to our training facility in Kansas City, MO 

or Vancouver, BC. There is also the possibility of training for a reasonable 

fee at one of our established Distributor areas. The training is a full 2 day 

experience with about 80% of the time with the tools in your hands. Once

 you have the basic training under your belt, you are ready to install Duradek.

 The Marketing department will then advise you on how to take advantage

 of our web-site, our literature and our people. 

Considering a Business Opportunity with Duradek?

If these few considerations have intrigued you and you would like more 

information on Duradek Dealer opportunities, we invite you to look a little

 closer at what makes the Duradek difference. Call Corporate Development

 Manager, Kevin MacMillan at 1-866-591-5594 and he will be happy to answer 

any questions you might have. 

If you are not looking for a business opportunity, but recognize that 

Duradek can beautifully protect your own deck, contact one of our 

specially trained dealers in your area for a no-obligation, free estimate 

and see first-hand what makes the Duradek difference.

West Coast Waterproofing Services Dissolves, Reopens as West Coast Deck Waterproofing

With no fanfare, West Coast Waterproofing Services of Paramount dissolved their previous corporation as MasFran, Inc and 

has now become ROSCAT, Inc, dba West Coast Synthetic Deck Waterproofing  Services.

License information available at CSLB's website shows the new companies license was issued as of May 31st this year. 

https://www2.cslb.ca.gov/OnlineServices/CheckLicenseII/LicenseDetail.aspx?LicNum=973561

Two previous licenses issued to the same entity have expired 

https://www2.cslb.ca.gov/OnlineServices/CheckLicenseII/LicenseDetail.aspx?LicNum=865685

https://www2.cslb.ca.gov/OnlineServices/CheckLicenseII/LicenseDetail.aspx?LicNum=880343

A new website, very similar to the previous site, is found at http://www.wcdeckwaterproofing.com

Their previous website at http://www.westcoastwaterproof.com now redirects to the new site. 

From Davis-Stirling, A Reader Wants to Know About Tile on a Balcony...

Yes yes, who pays for balcony damage? Well, I won't wax philosophical on that,

but I'll tell you that we can fix 'em after.See our highest ranking page about tiled decks here

 http://centralcoastwaterproofing.com/tile-deck-waterproofing/

WHO PAYS FOR 

BALCONY DAMAGE?

QUESTION: Who is responsible for paying for the deck when the 

owner tiled it without approval? The HOA or the owner?

ANSWER: The owner. However, the owner could have some defenses

 depending on the situation. To minimize any defenses (or avoid the 

problem altogether), boards should adopt written rules and regulations

 regarding the tiling of balconies and then strictly enforce those restrictions. 

Associations should either (i) ban tile altogether or (ii) implement tough

 installation guidelines pursuant to a consultant's specs written specifically

 for the association. In addition, the association should record a covenant 

making the owner (and future owners) responsible for all maintenance and 

damage that may arise from the installation of the tile.

Reprinted from 
Davis-Stirling.com byAdams Kessler PLC

Wanke, Industrial Commercial and Residential, WP Solutions Suit Ruled on.

 A California appeals court on Thursday found in a trade secrets dispute that a lower court erred in ruling that a stipulated injunction barring former Wanke Industrial Commercial Residential Inc. employees from soliciting some of the waterproofing system-installing company's customers was invalid and couldn't be enforced.

Wanke in 2008 brought a trade secrets suit against former employees Scott Keck and Jacob Bozarth after they started a rival waterproofing business. The parties later entered a settlement in 2009, and the former employees agreed to a stipulated injunction, which prohibited them from soliciting Con Am Management Corp., AV Builders: Saratoga West and anyone else on Wanke's customer list.

The case is Wanke Industrial Commercial Residential Inc. v. Superior Court of San Diego County, case number D058825, and Wanke Industrial Commercial Residential Inc. v. Scott Keck et al., case number D058669, in the California Court of Appeal, Fourth Appellate District, Division One.

Building Envelope Institute Invites You to Attend 2 Day Seminar in Long Beach

The Building Envelope Institute Invites You to Attend: 

BUILDING ENVELOPE INVESTIGATIONS: 

Standards & Methodology for Investigating Roofing, Waterproofing & Exterior Walls in Residential & Commercial Buildings

Monday December 3, 2012 & Tuesday December 4, 2012 

7:30 AM to 5:00 PM PST

The Grand Long Beach Event Center

4101 E. Willow Street, Long Beach, CA 90815

This program offers continuing education credits for the following groups:13.5 RCI CEU's, 13.5 AIA LU's, and 13.0 CREIA CEC's  

Do you or your firm conduct building envelope investigations on residential and commercial building? 

 Are you ever confused as to what standards are applicable to a building envelope investigation and 

how to apply those standards to various types of residential and commercial building investigations

 (water intrusion analysis, litigation related investigation, course of construction or final inspections, etc.)?                        
          The Building Envelope Institute Invites you to attend our Building Envelope Investigation (roofing,

 exterior wall, and waterproofing) Program on December 3 - 4, 2012.  This two day Building Envelope 

Investigation seminar will walk you through the process of applying industry accepted standards, protocols 

and investigation methodology to the investigation of low-rise (four-stories and less) commercial and

 residential buildings.  

          This program, which will be held at the Grand Long Beach Event Center, is designed to

advance the skills of architects, consultants, inspectors, facility managers and contractors in the 

art of conducting forensic leak investigations on both residential / commercial Type V construction

 buildings. This program will also provide a solid foundation to build on for those new to the 

building envelope investigation field.

         This two-day program, which offers 13.5 AIA LU's and 13.5 RCI CEU's, will run from 

7:30am to 5pm each day.  Each attendee will receive a CD-Rom that includes a copy of

 each PowerPoint presentation and copies of any papers submitted by the presenters.  

 Breakfast and lunch will be provided on each day.   

Register Now

“These dirtbag developers need to be held accountable,” said Michael Carvalho

Ouch, some harsh words from an atttorney representing plaintiff's...

MARIETTA — The homeowners association of the Stillwaters subdivision in west Cobb and eight of its residents have won a $5.2 million lawsuit against the developers of a neighboring development in a fight over stormwater runoff.

Read more: The Marietta Daily Journal - Residents win 5 2M lawsuit vs developers 

Pli_dek Enters Florida Market, Gets Florida Approvals for Fire System and Con Dek

Pli-Dek announced yesterday that their deck systems were approved for Floriida building codes

 and will now be selling through distributors in the state. 

"The Pli-Dek waterproof system for plywood is now approved in Florida! 

Click Here to view our Florida Product Approval!"

 

The Pli-Dek waterproof deck system for plywood substrates has been ICC-ES evaluated since 1980.

 The system utilizes a 2.5 galvanized metal lath and a polyacrylic emulsion base coat, with a wide 

variety of finish options.  All of the systems carry a One-Hour and Class A Fire Rating. 

* Class "A" fire rated
* Less than 1/4 of an inch thick
* Low maintenance
* Cost effective
* City of LA approved
* ADA approved
* Extensive finish options
* Fast drying
* UV resistant
* Base coat installed in 
  framing stage 

For more information on Pli-Dek, see our website at www.deckexpert.com

ExtremeHowTo.com Has a Wakeup Article on Composite Decking Issues

An alert from Google brought up this article on composite decking at www.extremehowto.com.

After reading it, I'd be leary of spending big bucks on decking and labor and finding out it isn't going to last as you expected. 

"Composite materials are one of the fastest growing segments in the building material industry. Just as new technologies have changed the siding and roofing segments of construction, composite materials are charging into the decking arena.

However, today questions and shortcomings are becoming evident in composite decking (C-D). Everything new should and usually does look great, but problem issues surface when composite decking materials are marketed as a universal cure-all to wood's specific problems. Rot, insects, warping, splinters, combustibility, maintenance and environmental concern for treated lumber all play into the sales."   READ MORE AT http://extremehowto.com/a-closer-look-at-composite-decking/

DeckExpert.com strongly urges readers to consider the cons of composite decking against the pro's of solid surface decking systems such as Dex-O-Tex, Westcoat ALX, Desert Crete, DuraDek, Life Deck, Enduro-Kote, Mer-Kote or any of the other Division 7 Pedestrian Traffic Coatings that offer far more. 

Solid surface decking waterproofs the plywood deck and provides a dry area underneath, so it's perfect for decks over living spaces, roof decks, stairs and walkways. Over a properly built frame, the decking with proper maintenance can last up to 30+ years. 

If your considering replacing an old redwood deck or a failed composite deck, consider solid surface decking instead. 

Find a contractor or a manufacturer in our listings at DeckExpert.com.