W. R. MEADOWS Announces Strategic Alliance with GEMITE®

W. R. MEADOWS Announces Strategic Alliance with GEMITE^®

W. R. MEADOWS is proud to announce a strategic partnership with GEMITE PRODUCTS INC., a global provider of innovative construction chemicals. GEMITE manufactures unique waterproofing products, and W. R. MEADOWS is now the exclusive distributor for these products in the United States.

Read more about how GEMITE products protect concrete...

Learn more about the new products W. R. MEADOWS is introducing into the market:

• ADI-CON CW PLUS
• CEM-COTE CW PLUS
• CEM-KOTE FLEX CR
• CEM-COTE FLEX ST

Read more on ideal applications of the GEMITE line ...

Find out how the use of GEMITE products can contribute towards LEED Credits...

For more information on any of these products, visit our website at www.wrmeadows.com or call your local W. R. MEADOWS branch office at 1-800-342-5976. Our experienced personnel can give you detailed information on the technical features of each product, as well as pricing information and availability.

Duradek Announces PLAZADEK for paver or duckboard overlay's

***For Immediate Release***
June 15, 2010
Duradek Ultra Plazadek—
The ideal solution to waterproofing under pavers and duck boards
www.duradek.com
SURREY, BC (June 15th, 2010) - There seems to be a trend towards many of the higher priced houses using pavers or duck boards as the deck finish over living space. The walking surface provides the visual part but the real important work is done by the waterproof membrane. Duradek’s Ultra PLAZADEK is the ideal choice to protect the building owner’s investment.
Since 1974, Duradek PVC membranes have been used to waterproof decks, balconies and roof decks. Well over a hundred million square feet of Duradek has been installed all over North America and it has proven itself to be a durable, attractive and relatively maintenance free waterproofing system.
Duradek Ultra PLAZADEK is a “model” of Duradek Ultra designed specifically for a paver or duck board overlay.
What makes Duradek Ultra PLAZADEK different from the alternatives... PLAZADEK is installed by trained applicators, so you have the peace of mind knowing the installation is professionally done. PLAZADEK is an approved roofing membrane, so the structure below does not incur expensive water damage. PLAZADEK has a manufacturers 10 year warranty on waterproofing. PLAZADEK has many options for perimeter details, so you can choose the look of your finished project.
Duradek Ultra PLAZADEK is produced by Duradek, the original waterproofing sheet vinyl that has been solving unique waterproofing problems throughout North America for over 35 years. With the same roofing approvals, the same proven installation techniques, and the same network of professional and trained applicators, Duradek Ultra PLAZADEK is the ideal choice for a roofing approved waterproofing membrane.

New walkable cool roof introduced by Skyline Building Systems-

New walkable cool roof introduced by Skyline Building Systems-

Calgary, Alberta (PRWEB) June 3, 2010 -- Skyline Building Systems Inc., a manufacturer of walkable roofing and outdoor waterproof flooring, is proud to announce the arrival of its newest member, CoolStep, to the DecTec family of brands. According to Grant Lawton, Business Development Manager for DecTec Products, “CoolStep, which has been in development for the past three years, is a natural evolution of our exterior waterproof flooring and walkable roofing products. Given the recent trends in energy awareness and sustainability,” Lawton continues, “Consumers are demanding more and more from the products they incorporate into their homes, and that demand must be met by both Design Professionals and Manufacturers.” 
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Bison Deck Supports is now Bison Innovative Products

Bison Deck Supports is now Bison Innovative Products

Bison Deck Supports is now Bison Innovative Products. Our new company name identifies what we do which is 'innovate' while our expertise still focuses on creating functional and beautiful commercial rooftop spaces.

Visit our new website at www.BisonIP.com. We invite you to learn more about Bison Innovative Products, find current specifications, product information, CAD, videos, ideas, CEU credits and more.

Bison is a leading brand in the rooftop decking industry. Fifteen years ago we introduced the concept of screw-to-adjust pedestals, which revolutionized mainstream rooftop decking systems in the U.S.

CENTRAL COAST WATERPROOFING IS FEATURED IN TODAY'S LOCAL PAPER!

We are so pleased to be the subject of an article in our local papers Home & Garden section today. The Tribune, a paper serving San Luis Obispo County, has a columnist, Rebecca Juretic, that writes stories on local business, mixing information on the business with timely and critical advice on home and garden maintenance, painting, landscaping etc.

Well today's article is on us! Thanks Rebecca for a great job and hitting the mark perfectly! As we preach, it's cheaper to maintain than replace.

Pick up your copy of the Trib today! Or Read The Article By Clicking Here

DURADEK Decking Products Qualify for LEEDS Points

For Immediate Release – December 15, 2009 – Surrey, BC

Duradek is very pleased to announce that our products qualify for LEED points

LEED-certified buildings and products qualifying for LEED points are the hot topics in today’s environmentally-conscious climate.

Duradek is very pleased to be a GREEN leader in our industry and can qualify for LEED points for Heat Island Effect on Roofs as well as points for Regional Materials.

We already know that, despite the ongoing controversy surrounding PVC, the cradle to grave definition of ‘Green’ shows PVC products (and Duradek) in a much more favorable light than the alternative products.

-          Duradek is lightweight, so less structural requirements are necessary to support it and less energy is consumed in transportation as compared to EPDM and concrete pavers.

-          Duradek is a one-step application which compares favorably to the multiple application and re-application requirements of a liquid applied system, saving many job trips which in turn consumes much less energy.

-          Duradek has a long life span, which means less on-going restoration requirement of the structure and less materials going into the landfill.

-          Duradek has no chemicals that will leach into the ground at the end of life, unlike pressure treated wood.

To read more about Duradek being GREEN, please go to www.duradek.com/duradekisgreen.html?

Or call 1-866-591-5594 for more details

Jennifer Ogilvie

Marketing Manager

Duradek Ltd.

Toll Free: 866-591-5594   ext.240

New Article Is On The Way! DE Signs OFF on Rights to Edited Article

So here I am this morning, signing my publishers agreement with ????? (Hint, It's a surprise) and we are on track with final edits/illustrations/pics to bring to the world a great article on installing a deck coating system...

Can't wait til February!  Look for more news here later on...in the meantime, may we suggest a couple of good magazines to buy/subscribe to?

Architects Contractor & Engineers Guide To Construction CostsExterior Home Improvement Cost Guide

MAJOR MAGAZINE TO PUBLISH OUR NEXT ARTICLE!

Just in from my editor at a major magazine...they have scheduled my new article on installing the Desert Crete decking system from Hill Brothers to be published in their February issue!

While I'll hold back the publication's name, the magazine is a nationally distributed contractor oriented publication...

Look for more information as the February time frame gets closer...we have some editing to do in front of us and pretty soon you can curl up and read by the fireplace.

From Reuter's-Chase Corporation Acquires C.I.M. Industries, Inc.

From Reuter's Online Comes this Press Release about C.I.M. Industries, an industrial coatings manufacturer

Chase Corporation Acquires C.I.M. Industries, Inc.
Tue Sep 8, 2009 8:15am EDT

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BRIDGEWATER, Mass.--(Business Wire)--
Chase Corporation (NYSE Amex: CCF) announced that it has acquired 100% of the
capital stock of C.I.M. Industries, Inc. ("C.I.M.") www.cimindustries.com, a
private company whose high performance coatings and membranes have been "keeping
liquids where they belong" for over 30 years. C.I.M. had revenues of $9.2
million in their most recently completed year ended December 31, 2008. The
purchase was funded through a combination of cash, bank financing and a note
payable to C.I.M. shareholders.

C.I.M. manufactures fluid applied liners and coatings for applications that
include; potable water, wastewater systems, chemical containment, waterproofing
decks and pavements, water features, and cooling towers. The C.I.M. line of
unique low - VOC polyurethanes offers unmatched performance in chemical
resistance and durability all while enabling extreme flexibility to provide a
resilient, elastomeric, immersion coating that is essential to protect new and
aging infrastructure.

With a primary focus on the water and wastewater industry, C.I.M. has the
preferred products that complement Chase Corporation`s product line of high
performance tapes and coatings. "C.I.M. is consistent with our growth strategy
of expanding our products and services to high reliability coatings
applications. Potable water and wastewater systems are critical to preserve a
vital resource that will continue to command investment well into the future,"
stated Peter R. Chase, CEO of Chase Corporation. Peter Chase added, "We expect
to add value to C.I.M. by leveraging our presence in key markets around the
world."

Chase Corporation www.chasecorp.com , founded in 1946, is a publicly traded
company (NYSE Amex: CCF) and a Global Manufacturer of Tapes, Laminates,
Sealants, and Coatings for high reliability applications.



Chase Corporation
Paula Myers, 508-279-1789 ext. 219
Shareholder & Investor Relations
E-mail: investorrelations@chasecorp.com

Copyright Business Wire 2009

Freud Introduces the New Diablo Mixers for Superior Durability and Performance in the Construction Market

Calling all Deck Coating Contractors-check these tools out!

Press Release

Freud America, Inc., a premier manufacturer of superior cutting and power tools, has announced the launch of the Diablo Mixers for the construction market. The new Diablo Mixers are specifically designed to give users the safest, easiest, and most controlled way to mix solutions on construction sites. These Mixers provide the versatility to comfortably mix a variety of high and low viscosity solutions.

Mixers on the market today are typically half inch drills. These drills are not designed for mixing applications and thus provide poor ergonomics and limited control. Diablo’s new Mixers combine power with increased comfort and control for the best solution for mixing on a construction jobsite. The Diablo Mixers feature electronic cruise control which keeps paddle at constant RPM, soft-start which reduces start up torque, an electronic regulator to stop paddle rotation in event of overload, and an ergonomic steering wheel handle design to provide the user ultimate control and comfort in mixing applications.

"We are excited about providing the contractor market with a dedicated mixer which is durable, safe, and easy to use," states Eric Baker, Director of Product Development – Power Tools of Freud America, Inc. "These mixers provide a demonstrable performance advantage over current solutions resulting in more efficient mixing, reduced user fatigue, and a more productive jobsite."

The new Diablo Mixers are versatile for all types of mixing including concrete, stucco, leveling compounds, filing compounds, waterproofing compounds and more.

The Diablo Mixers are available in 7amp and 13 amp models and include unique features such as:

• Electronic cruise control keeps paddle at constant RPM
• Electronic regulator stops paddle rotation in event of overload
• Speed control dial ensures mixing speed is set properly
• Ergonomic steering wheel design provides ultimate control and comfort in mixing applications
• Soft start reduces start up torque and reduces splashing of material
• 2 speed gear box on the 13 amp model
• 5 Year Limited Warranty

Mer-Krete Systems Launches Hydro Guard SP-1 Waterproofing Membrane

08/18/2009

ANAHEIM, CA -- ParexLahabra, the parent company of leading building material brands; Parex, LaHabra, El Rey Stucco, Teifs, Mer-Krete Systems and Mer-Ko, announced the launch of Mer-Krete Hydro Guard SP-1, a "Green" waterproofing membrane.

Hydro Guard SP-1, a rapid-drying thin, load bearing waterproof and crack isolation membrane, is composed of modified elastomeric co-polymers. With excellent elongation, adhesion and high strength properties, the product is light green when applied and develops to a emerald green when dry. Hydro Guard SP-1 provides a 100% waterproof membrane that limits the transfer of substrate cracks to the finished ceramic or stone tile surface. Hydro Guard SP-1 is installed in a liquid state and can be applied to practically any form or irregular shape forming a monolithic waterproof barrier.

"Hydro Guard SP-1 is a GREEN, low VOC, rapid drying waterproofing membrane developed to provide installers with application ease, LEED complaints, project versatility, and speed in both drying and flood testing", said Mark Cooke, Brand Manager for Mer-Krete Systems. "Hydro Guard SP-1 is the only product you need to achieve waterproofing and crack isolation protection. You can save time, save cost and literally go Green."

Hydro-Guard SP-1 is for use in commercial buildings, residential housing and other areas requiring positive waterproofing like pools, fountains, spas, hot tubs, kitchens, countertops, balconies, tub surrounds, shower stalls and pans, under terrazzo, quarry, ceramic and stone tile. This membrane can be installed over any sound substrate, vertically or horizontally, interior and exterior.

"There has been a lot of excitement for the launch of Hydro Guard SP-1". remarked Tim McDonald, Vice President of Sales for Mer-Krete Systems. "We didn't take out what made our products good. We added new technology that makes our products great!"

About Mer-Krete Systems
Mer-Krete Systems is a brand of ParexLahabra, Inc., the US based parent company of leading building material brands; Parex, La Habra, El Rey, Teifs, Surewall, Mer-Krete and Mer-Ko. Under these brands ParexLahabra, Inc. manufactures EIFS, stucco, acrylic finishes, tile-setting and waterproofing materials for the construction of commercial, institutional and residential buildings. The 2002, ISO 9001-2000 certification helped to substantiate ParexLahabra, Inc. as a leader in the building materials industry with over 150 years of combined experience in the US construction industry. For more information regarding Mer-Krete Systems or ParexLahabra, Inc. visit www.merkrete.com and www.parexlahabra.com respectively.

Tremco Announces Custom Colors for Their 351 Decking System

From Tremco comes this news release on custom colors for the Tremco decking system...

Kimberly E. Rotsky
Tremco Commercial Sealants & Waterproofing
Phone: 216/766-5679
E-mail: krotsky@tremcoinc.com
www.tremcosealants.com


NEWS RELEASE
Now…Custom Colors on Demand for Vulkem® 351 Pedestrian Topcoat
BEACHWOOD, Ohio, (June 2, 2009) – Tremco Commercial Sealants & Waterproofing (CS&W) introduces an industry first for deck coatings – Custom Colors on Demand for Vulkem® 351 Pedestrian Topcoat. With this new offering, lead times are dramatically shortened, restrictive minimums are eliminated, and customers are guaranteed color consistency from pail to pail.
Traditionally, special color deck coating orders were manufactured in large batches made up of resins, pigments and tints, and because of this the customer was required to order a 50-gallon minimum. Now, with Tremco’s new Custom Color-on-Demand program, a neutral base can be made and stored at the manufacturing plant, and quantities as small as a five-gallon pail can be color tinted at the time a customer places an order.
As a result, the product can be produced within five days (after color match approval), where the industry standard is three to four weeks.
With state-of-the art computer dispensing technology, having color consistency throughout the job has never been easier. A new sophisticated color dispensing system allows the neutral base to be color tinted with absolute precision to match color formulas that were developed in Tremco’s Color Laboratory. A technologically advanced color computer ensures the color accuracy of the dispenser and checks it to the approved standard provided by the customer. The color computer measures the overall color difference – Delta E, and can compute a paste formula adjustment for a batch that is out of color specification, ensuring that the difference in color from pail to pail is always a Delta E measurement less than 1. (A less than 1 measurement means any difference in color is virtually imperceptible to the human eye.)

“Being able to provide a special color of Vulkem 351 to our customers on demand and in smaller
quantities puts special color ordering for deck coatings in a whole new league,” Tremco Commercial Sealants & Waterproofing President Chuck Houk stated.
Jobs no longer need to be on the line due to delays waiting for material to arrive at the site or because of inconsistency in color from one pail to the next.
Contact your local Tremco Sales Representative for more information on Tremco’s Custom Colors on Demand for Vulkem 351 Pedestrian Topcoat.

Tremco Commercial Sealants & Waterproofing (CS&W) is a world-leading supplier of deck coatings, sealants, passive fire control systems, glazing systems, air barrier systems and below-grade waterproofing systems for the commercial construction and restoration industries. With experienced sales representatives in most major markets throughout the United States and Canada, Tremco CS&W is positioned to provide assistance for specification development, application-specific product selection, problem-solving and assistance on site. Tremco CS&W is part of Tremco Incorporated, an RPM International Inc. affiliate company employing over 3,500 people in dozens of locations around the world.
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CSLB PRESS RELEASE-Contractors State License Board Asks Victims of Elaborate Home Repair Scheme to Come Forward

Wow oh wow, read this sordid tale of rip off artist's who scammed thousands of customers a year for the last 4 years...

Contractors State License Board Asks Victims of Elaborate Home Repair Scheme to Come Forward

Judge sets aside $1.3 million for restitution after settlement of unfair business practices lawsuit

SACRAMENTO — The Contractors State License Board (CSLB) wants California consumers to come forward if they have been defrauded by certain home service and repair companies in the past four years. A multi-million lawsuit filed in San Diego County by Attorney General Edmund G. Brown Jr. has been settled and SRVS Charge Inc. (SRVS), the parent business, has been ordered to pay $3 million in penalties and restitution. This is the largest enforcement judgment in CSLB’s 80-year history.

Companies that were operated by SRVS engaged in a massive scheme to defraud thousands of California consumers out of millions of dollars by charging exorbitant fees for substandard electrical, plumbing and heating/air conditioning repair services that were not performed by qualified, legitimately licensed individuals.

"Anyone who believes they may have been ripped off by these companies should contact CSLB as soon as possible," said CSLB Registrar Steve Sands. "We’re ready to help consumers who have been harmed with the process of getting some of their money back."

An extensive CSLB investigation found that SRVS and its affiliated companies had been cheating some 6,000 customers each year for overpriced and substandard home repair work since 1989.

To stop the companies’ illegal practices and provide restitution to those who were victimized, CSLB and the Attorney General reached a settlement with:

FIND OUT WHO BY CLICKING HERE TO READ THE REST OF THE PRESS RELEASE

Mer-Ko's Tim Harris Joins Spectra Company of Pomona CA

Got a email press release today from Spectra Company of Pomona; announcing the addition of Tim Harris to their staff as Chief Estimator and Project manager for the company.

Tim has been with Mer-Kote most recently and has also worked for Carlisle and BASF as well.

Good luck to Tim in his new endeavors!

Press Release-

We are very pleased to announce that Tim “Harrison” Harris, Sr. has joined Spectra Company as the Manager of our Waterproofing and Roofing Division. Tim has been in the construction industry for over 25 years, specializing in Waterproofing and Roofing. He has worked as a chief estimator and project manager for large construction projects. His expertise is in Waterproofing, Concrete Coatings, Skylights, Expansion Joints/Seismic Systems, and Roofing. If the name is familiar…..that is because Tim Harris, Jr. heads our scheduling and purchasing department.

Tim “Harrison” Harris, Sr. is at your service at:

HarrisT@spectracompany.com

909-289-7981 (cell)

ICC-ES' President John Nosse to Retire, Successor Named

In a press release received in at Deck Expert central late this afternoon, the announce ment that ICC-ES President John Nosse has announced his retirement.

ICC-ES' Mark Johnson will succeed Nosse as President on April 1st, and Nosse will become President Emeritus until his retiremnet in 2010.

Will new blood bring new changes to ICC? Some transparency and a new public face that is open to questions about it's cherished ICC-ES reports? Time will tell.

We wish Mr. Nosse well and hope he enjoys his new freedom.

Read the press release from ICC if you care too below...

Johnson Succeeds Nosse as ICC-ES President

The ICC Evaluation Service (ICC-ES) Board of Directors has selected Mark Johnson to serve as the ES President, following the announcement of John Nosse’s January 2010 retirement. Johnson will assume the ES President role April 1 when Nosse will move to President Emeritus status. ICC-ES is a subsidiary of the International Code Council. “These changes,” according to Code Council CEO Richard P. Weiland, “will assure an effective transition for a very important organization. John has built an organization whose quality is without peer, and he remains a vital and revered resource for all of us.” “I’ve worked alongside Mark for many years,” Nosse said, “and as President Emeritus, I have the opportunity to support him in his transition to the ES presidency. We have developed a very effective working partnership, and I know Mark cares deeply about the success of ES. He respects the high quality of both our work and our staff. I am proud of what we have accomplished and know that the future is in good hands under Mark’s capable leadership.” Johnson has worked closely in the past year with the ES organization and its customers to refine its business model. He began his career with a Code Council legacy organization, the International Conference of Building Officials (ICBO), rising from a part-time, high school shipping clerk into management, and orchestrating the makeover of its product and business development department. He has a Bachelor of Arts in Economics, a Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering and a Master’s Degree in Business Administration. “Mark’s skill sets, and his longtime commitment to the mission, customers, and staff at the Code Council, make Mark the ideal choice for this position,” said ES Board President Steve Regoli. A nonprofit, public-benefit corporation, ICC-ES is the United States’ leading evaluation service for innovative construction materials and systems. ICC-ES performs technical evaluations of building products, components, methods and materials. Its evaluation reports, including listing programs for plumbing, mechanical and fuel gas products, provide evidence that products and systems meet code requirements. ICC-ES recently developed the SAVE Program in conjunction with International Code Council activities to provide reliable information about claims made by manufacturers of sustainable products, and to develop and advance sustainable design and construction. ICC-ES is a subsidiary of the International Code Council. ### For more information about Mark Johnson, click here to review his biography. For high-res photos of Mark Johnson and John Nosse, click here.

DURADEK ANNOUNCES NEW PRODUCT LAUNCH! New TILEDEK Waterproofing Membrane for Using Under Tile Applications

For Immediate release – New product Intro – February 17, 2009



******Duradek is very pleased to introduce TILEDEK******



‘Tiledek’ is an outdoor anti-fracture roofing membrane designed for outdoor tile decks and roofs. Virtually identical to Duradek Ultra, Tiledek is an approved roofing membrane with a fabric laminated to its topside. The tiles are then bonded securely to the fabric-covered membrane with thinset mortar.



‘Tiledek’ is produced by Duradek, the original waterproofing sheet vinyl that has been solving unique waterproofing problems throughout North America for over 35 years. With the same roofing approvals, the same proven installation techniques, and the same network of professional and trained applicators, ‘Tiledek’ is about to revolutionize the decking and flat roof industry.



Please see www.duradek.com for more details or call 1-866-591-5594

Thanks very much


Jennifer Ogilvie
Marketing Manager
Duradek Ltd.
Toll Free: 866-591-5594 ext.240

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