Duradek Schedules a Deck Education Seminar in Truckee/Tahoe Area December 9th

Free Education for Building Professionals of Truckee & Tahoe

Posted November 26th, 2014

WALKABLE ROOF DECK MEMBRANES: Free for CATT Members | $10 for Non-Members

Duradek of Utah’s Matt McClure will be presenting ‘Walkable Roof Deck Membranes and Roofing Systems’ on Tuesday, December 9th in Truckee, CA. This is a must-attend event for building professionals in the region to best understand the considerations and options to maximize the potential of the growing trend of increasing residential outdoor living space. Seating is limited so book now!

Course Details:

Class Date: Tuesday, December 9
Class Time: 12:00 PM – 1:30 PM, Q & A After, LUNCH PROVIDED
Class Location: CATT Office - 12313 Soaring Way, Suite 1G, Truckee, CA

READ MORE HERE http://www.duradek.com/free-education-building-professionals-truckee-tahoe/

Concrete Decor Show Registration Is Now Open For Nashville Tenn March 14-18th 2011

	Nashville, Tenn. March 14-18, 2011 Free Admission & 10% off all workshops and seminars *   Use Discount Code TN2011
2011 Concrete Decor Show & Spring Training     More than 85 designers attended the Rocketown Design Charrette in Nashville, Tenn. this past week. Architects, interior designers, landscape architects, and local college students focused their design talent and enthusiasm on planning Rocketown's decorative concrete makeover, and they came up with some exciting results! You have the opportunity to participate in implementing these designs at the 2011 Concrete Decor Show in March by registering for the workshops below.  Advanced Artistic Techniques for Concrete Staining - 8 hours Advanced Technology: Fiber-Reinforced Concrete for Decorative Precasting - 4 hours Concrete Countertop Casting: Press, Trowel, or Wet-Cast - 4 hours Countertop Overlays & Sculpted Vertical Surfaces - 8 hours Decorative Effects with Stenciled Concrete - 4 hours Learn Hand-Carved Vertical Decorative Concrete - 4 hours Masking Patterns and Microtoppings for Ultra-Decorative Finishes - 8 hours Polished Colored Concrete: Getting Color In and Keeping It There - 4 hours Stamping and Stenciling Concrete - 4 hours   More workshops are still being added, but we encourage you to register now. Space is limited. In addition to these workshops, there are numerous seminars, panel discussions and keynotes available. Register now to take advantage of the many educational opportunities available.    Please help us to promote this event by encouraging your colleagues and customers to attend. Banner ads are available at http://www.concretedecorshow.com/promo_tools.cfm and can be used on company websites and newsletters. The Concrete Decor Show will enhance your colleagues' and customers' perspective toward this growing market. Thank you for your support and partnership. See you in Nashville! Exhibit Space Still available.Call today (877) 935-8906 or click here.
Hotel Headquarters The Renaissance Downtown Hotel is the place to stay if you're in town for the Concrete Decor Show. Discover the Renaissance Nashville Hotel and experience all that Music City has to offer within one distinctive property. Perfectly positioned in the business district, this recently renovated hotel in downtown Nashville is connected to the Nashville Convention Center.  Click Here for more information. Who Should Attend: Contractors and Tradespersons  The program will attract professionals who work with concrete and concrete toppings, as well as artisans and specialty contractors engaged in adding decorative treatments, stains, graphics or resurfacing materials to new and old concrete. Hands-on workshops and seminars will round out the conference. Supply Stores and Distributors Companies and individuals interested in starting or expanding distribution of decorative concrete materials and equipment will find opportunities to see the latest products and learn more about trends that address the needs of decorative concrete specialists. Architectural Specifiers in Design Professions Professionals engaged in designing and specifying decorative or architectural concrete floors, walls or features will have opportunities to gain a better understanding of creative alternatives. Presentations will include case histories of LEED-certified projects. Many seminars and workshops will offer AIA CEUs.
* Offer expires February 18, 2011

Life Paint Announces Training/Educational Event

Life Paint, the manufacturer's of Life Deck waterproof coatings for decks, epoxy for flooring and paint and coatings will hold a training seminar/educational demonstration on Thursday September 16th at their manufacturing facility in Santa Fe Springs.

Look for a flyer to be uploaded with more information in the next couple days...

see www.lifepaint.com for further information.

Engrave A Crete Published Idea Book on Decorative Concrete Ideas.

The full-color Concrete Engraving Idea Book from Engrave-A-Crete is full of examples of beautiful decorative concrete floors both stained and engraved.
Some of the most common stain color combinations and the most popular engraved designs are represented.
This is an excellent way for homeowners to see what is possible with decorative concrete staining and engraving.

This Concrete Engraving Idea Book is in Adobe PDF Reader format, and is free to download.

APRA's Newsletter is Up

From our friends at APRA

Association of Professional Reserve Analysts (APRA) is the national trade association for those that carry the prestigious Professional Reserve Analyst (PRA) credential.   APRA provides a common base of knowledge, standards of care and professionalism.  Membership is open to reserve study providers and those that provide related services.   For membership information and the latest APRA Advisor, go to www.apra-usa.com
IN THIS EDITION
Slow Economy Planning.  Prioritizing renovation events.
Budgeting Tips.  Get ahead of the budget season.
Contractor or Employee?  Be sure you hire who you think you’re hiring.

ADVERTISERS
APRA Advisor is distributed to over 10,000 HOA board members and managers throughout the country.  For advertiser information, email APRA@teamwi.com
Richard Thompson  PRA™
President - Association of Professional Reserve Advisors

The Regenesis Report (National Edition) July 2010 is now available

From our friends at Regenesis.net
 

The Regenesis Report (National Edition) July 2010 is now available for viewing at www.Regenesis.net

IN THIS EDITION

Managing Solo. Is your HOA cut out to go it alone?
Ask the HOA Expert™.  Another set of intriguing Q&As.
How to Deal with a Crazy Board.  Tips for getting your point across.
Committee Charters.  Every committee needs marching orders.
Collection Policy Scorecard.  Does your Policy have what it takes to bring home the bacon?
Pool Considerations.  Tune up your pool operation.
The Coach Speaks.  Never mistake activity for achievement.
Bob’s Rules of Disorder.  How to bring your meetings to a grinding halt.

ADVERTISERS  The Regenesis Report reaches over 10,000 homeowner association boards and managers nationwide each month.
For advertiser information, see www.regenesis.net/advertise.htm

SELF MANAGED HOA? Regenesis.net is specifically designed to assist self managed HOAs with management issues. 
Besides the personalized Ask the HOA Expert™ service, there is a vast number of self-help resources. 
All for only $99/year.  For details, see www.Regenesis.net/SubscriberInformation.htm

 

Why not share The Regenesis Report with someone you love?

Richard L. Thompson
The HOA Expert™
www.Regenesis.net

Found This Good Slide Presentation at the Oregon Association of Home Inspectors

This slide presentation by Jim Katen of the Oregon Association of Home Inspectors discuses waterproof decks and their issues.

Take a look by clicking here to OASHI.org's website page

Quest Building Products Announces Spring/Early Summer Training Classes

Passing it on from Quest Building Products, eductaional seminars on Life Deck, shot blasting, concrete grinding, floor polishing and more!

Training Class Schedule

Upcoming Training Classes:

  Anaheim:

May 19^th 10am – 12pm 

Introduction to Polishing: Observe demonstrations on equipment, diamond selection, chemicals, and maintenance. Learn what you must know before you start the job,what to expect and how to solve any problem thrown your way.

 June 2 ^nd 10am – 12pm  

Decorative Seamless Floor Systems: Epoxy decorative paint chips, Lava Flow, Metallics, SpectraQuartz. Learn these decorative techniques that are sure to amaze any customer that comes your way.

June16^th 10am – 12pm  

Back To Basics – Surface Preparation:  Learn or review basic surface preparation such as: grinding, shot blasting, scraping, scarifying, how to repair cracks, etc. You will also learn how to use Vaporgauge, a calcium chloride concrete moisture test kit. Special bonus topic: Electrical

July 21^st 10am – 2pm 

Life Deck: Waterproofing, Concrete Overlays with Acrylic Stain, Penetrating Stains, Waterproof roof coatings

 San Diego:

May 26-27 9am – 5pm 

Diamatic Polishing Certification Class: Ultra-Flor® Diamatic Management Services (DMS), an expert in concrete polishing, specification and training, backed by over 15 years of experience in retail, industrial and commercial floor markets, is introducing ULTRA-FLOR! Employing the latest in lithium technologies in a system specifically designed to impart chemical, abrasion and stain resistance to concrete floors, ULTRA-FLOR produces an extremely hardened, dust-proofed, reflective surface. You can achieve a high quality and decorative “green” floor that is long lasting, very durable and low-maintenance with DMS and ULTRA-FLOR.

REGISTER TODAY! 

*Classes are $40 is registered two days in advance, and $50 after. You will receive $50 store credit the day of the class. Register Early, space is limited. Call (714) 738-6640 or email: Brittany@questbuilding.com. For San Diego call (858) 586-0864

Call for Proposals-Waterproof Membranes 2010

Call for Proposals: Waterproof Membranes 2010

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5 May 2010 - The 4th international conference on Waterproof Membranes will be held at the Maritim Hotel in Cologne, Germany 30 November - 2 December 2010. A welcome reception will be held on the first evening and will be followed by the two-day technical program.

Applied Market Information (AMI), the event organizers, welcome your presentation proposals.

Previous conferences in this series have included presentations on greenroofs, HDPE geomembrane durability, thin-film solar laminates adhered to exposed TPO membrane caps on landfills, installation of tunnel liners, geosynthetics in the Middle East, manufacturing of membranes, and much more.

This year, climate change and sustainability may be of greater importance, as increasingly they are key factors in driving design. Extra demands are being placed on waterproofing as functions are added to the membrane, such as warming and cooling, incorporation in energy generation applications (wind, solar, biogas harvesting), and much more.

Waterproof Membranes 2010 offers a place to network for installers, manufacturers, suppliers, architects and researchers. Industry trends, market data, and new developments are hallmarks of the Waterproof Membranes events from AMI.

Papers are invited on all aspects of waterproofing in roofing and geombrane applications, including:

• Materials and membrane structures
• Adhesion
• Lifetime prediction
• Sun, wind, fire and chemical resistance
• Performance testing for extremes of climate
• Sustainability
• Market trends
• Case studies
• Green roofing, including root resistance
• Energy generation -- solar and wind power integration
• Energy conservation -- heating and cooling effects, such as reflectance and insulation
• Sealing and joints
• Design and selection of waterproofing

Speakers attend the conference free of charge and have a 30 minute slot including 5 minutes for questions. Papers are required in PowerPoint format 6 weeks prior to the conference. If you would like to speak, please note that the deadline for sending a short proposal summary to Sally Humphreys, business development manager at AMI, is 28 May 2010.

If you have interest in attending, exhibiting or sponsoring, please contact Jenny Skinner at +44 117 924 9442 or email js@amiplastics.com for details regarding registration, tabletop exhibition space, and other opportunities.

From Paint Square Daily News-Low Cost Contractor Software

Thursday, January 28, 2010 Contractor Software is Multi-Functional Dynamic Systems has announced the release of a low-cost, multi-function Software Suite for Contractors. The ‘CheckMate Contractors’ Suite integrates Toolroom Tool Tracking, Stockroom Inventory Control, and Time & Attendance, says the Redmond, Wash., software developer. The product allows the applications to share the inventory database and employee identification codes, making it possible to track tools and documents without time-consuming data entry. Bar codes are printed on work orders or drawings, badges and labels for tools and inventory. Bar code scanners (either corded to a PC or portable) scan the bar codes during transactions to record the movement or use of the job, document, tool or other item. This information is transmitted to the job foreman, accounting or purchasing to provide the location of important tools, employee attendance information, parts reorder reports and much more. In addition, a feature called Signature Capture on a portable terminal provides proof of delivery of tools or inventory items.  Dynamic Systems says the software can help reduce late jobs, identify bottlenecks, improve productivity, and provide more accurate job costing and payroll tracking. “Our customers see a typical payback for the software within three to four months,” said company president Alison Falco.

DeWalt's Trade/Code/Exam and Certification Series of Books Are a Great Tool!

A couple months ago I got an email from Bobby Person at VCengage Learning. They are the published of DeWalt's series of books-on Building Codes, Electrical Codes, etc.Construction Reference guides, exam guides etc. are all covered.
Cengage was looking for someone to write a book on building decks, which they thought I might be qualified and interested...sad to say I'm not a deck builder but as I posted a blog on the search, Bobby was good enough to mail me a couple of books to look at.

I asked for the Building Code Reference

and the Construction Professional Reference book

and got them shortly after our email exchange.
Reading through these 2 books, I am left with a very good impression...I especially like the Building Code Reference book, it's wire bound binding and heavy glossy pages look like they'll take a lot of abuse and use in the field which is where they should be used!

Take a look at the whole series, maybe one of their many available titles would interest you...here are a few I thought would be of interest. Disclosure-I received 2 books free from Dewalk/Cengage. No other compensation is expected.

Safety First! Revised Fall Standards Approved

The American Society of Safety Engineers (ASSE) has announced that the American National Standards Institute (ANSI) recently approved the newly revised voluntary consensus standard, “Definitions and Nomenclature Used for Fall Protection and Fall Arrest,” designated ANSI/ASSE Z359.0-2009. The recently updated standard is available to download at no cost.

The ASSE Fall Protection Code now includes nine standards:READ THEM BY CLICKING HERE

The Regenesis Report (National Edition) November 2009 is now available for viewing at www.Regenesis.net

The REGENESIS Report contains indispensable information about/for HOA's...

Read their monthly online publication and get yerself some good advice!

IN THIS EDITION

Not in My Castle. Rules are for other people.
Ask the HOA Expert™. Another set of intriguing Q&As.
Completing Lender Affidavits. Be careful to what you attest.
Management Planning Calendar. Stay in the know.
Using a Professional HOA Manager. The reasons why.
Active Listening Skills. What was that again?
Scarcity Principle. Wanting what you can’t have.
25 More Life Lessons. Yield.
Davebarryisms 6. Skiing combines outdoor fun with knocking down trees with your face.
CLICK HERE TO READ THE NEWSLETTER-REQUIRES REGISTRATION

APRA's Monthly Newsletter Available Now Online!

APRA is an association of Reserve Professionals for HOA's, check out their newsletter for vital information and news on reserving funds for HOA's


Association of Professional Reserve Analysts (APRA) is the national trade association for those that carry the Professional Reserve Analyst (PRA) credential.
APRA provides a common base of knowledge, standards of care and professionalism. Membership to APRA is open to reserve study providers and affiliate service providers.
For membership information, go to www.apra-usa.com

The latest edition of APRA Advisor is available at www.apra-usa.com

IN THIS EDITION
Common Contract Clauses. Don’t sign one without them.
Ask the Professional Reserve Analyst. Advice worth heeding.
Protect Your Landscape Investment. Hire a pro, not the blow and go boys.
Picture Perfect Reserves. Aim, focus and start shooting.
Barkdust: Landscaper’s Friend. It cuts landscaping and water costs.
APRA 2009 Member Recognition. The list just keeps getting longer.

Richard Thompson PRA™
President - Association of Professional Reserve Advisors

Construction Specifications Institute Seeking Speakers

Tell them the DeckExpert sent ya!

CSI Seeking Top-Notch Speakers

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You're an expert in your field and you know others could learn from you. Give them the knowledge they need and earn the recognition you deserve! CSI's distance learning programs rely on volunteer speakers in the industry to provide quality education programs at affordable prices.

There is no travel required, the time commitment is minimal and you can present from the comfort of your own home or office. We are currently looking for speakers on a number of topics including:

• Integrated Project Delivery
• Building Information Modeling (intermediate/advanced-level topics)
• Construction Litigation/Legal Issues
• Building Envelope and Vapor Drive
• ADA Common Mistakes
• What the Owner Wants from Architects and Engineers
• Design-Build
• Owner Perspectives
• Fire Compartmentalization
• Digital Specifications
• Active vs. Passive Fire Protective Systems
• Masonry Issues
• Specification Writing
• Advanced Fenestration
• Green Roofs

If you have a presentation on one of these topics or on another you think would be of interest to CSI's audience, contact education@csinet.org with more information. Your knowledge can help CSI lead the construction industry to work safer, faster, and more efficiently!

Dirty Decks Done Dirt Clean...

Yes it's a parody of an AC/DC song...here's the latest video of Central Coast Waterproofing power washing a Desert Crete deck clean. I did this complex about 6 years ago, and now they are cleaning and painting/sealing them again.

While it's well past when they should have been done, surprisingly the decks have done very well and have little damage after 6 years.

Desert Crete is the answer to HOA's and Apartment Residences; easy to care for, hard to damage, inexpensive to reseal.

Call us today-available to HOA's in California at 805-801-2380 for a free estimate on your job.

APRA Publishes it's Newsletter for June

APRA, the Association of Professional Reserve Analysts, is a group of professional reserve study providers serving the HOA industry.
They publish a great newsletter for HOA's and their reserve study providers...take a look and read up from this source of good information.

The latest edition of APRA Advisor is available at www.apra-usa.com

IN THIS EDITION
Minimizing Financial Liability. The reasons why no HOA should be without a reserve study.
Ask the Professional Reserve Analyst. Advice worth heeding.
Neighbor Knowledge. Love your neighbor as yourself
Navigating Hard Times. Tips for stretching your HOA dollars.

Association of Professional Reserve Analysts (APRA) is the national trade association for those that carry the Professional Reserve Analyst (PRA) credential. APRA provides a common base of knowledge, standards of care and professionalism. Membership to APRA is open to reserve study providers and affiliate service providers. For membership information, go to www.apra-usa.com

Richard Thompson PRA
President - Association of Professional Reserve Advisors

Regenesis Report June 2009 Edition is Now Available....

Rich Thompson, a colleague of mine, has a great column at Regenesis.net, a website for HOA's...
each month a series of articles are published. Here's the selections this month that will help your HOA.

The Regenesis Report (National Edition) June 2009 is now available for viewing at www.Regenesis.net

IN THIS EDITION

The Role of the Board. Who does what and when?

Ask the HOA Expert. Another set of intriguing Q&As.
HOA eVoting. Use the web to vote to cure quorums and save money.
Proxies with Moxie. Properly done proxies are essential for HOA meetings.
Pool Kick Off. Pool season is just weeks away.

Musical Meetings. Make yours sound like a symphony.
Choose Hope. Despair and hope are both choices.
Keeping Perspective. Focus on the good in your life.
Laws of Life – Sundry. First Law of Decision Making: Any decision is better than no decision.

Why not share The Regenesis Report with some one you love?
Rich Thompson
The HOA Expert™
www.Regenesis.net

NEW SHORT ARTICLE ON COURTYARD RENOVATION PUBLISHED AT CONCRETE NETWORK'S SITE

Concrete Network features Central Coast Waterproofing online. Check it out! Click here to read and see the photograph's.

American Concrete Institute Offers Report on Polymer Modified Concrete

If this is something your interested in, read more and order online at ACI's website by following the link

548.3R-09: Report on Polymer-Modified Concrete

This report addresses concrete made with organic polymers combined with hydraulic cement and discusses the polymer systems used to produce polymer-modified concrete, including their composition and physical properties. It explains the principle of polymer modification and reviews the factors involved in selecting appropriate polymer systems. The report also discusses mixture proportioning and construction techniques for different polymer systems and summarizes the properties of fresh and hardened polymer-modified concrete and common applications. Available in hard copy or PDF format.

To learn more or to order this document, go to 548.3R-09: Report on Polymer-Modified Concrete. $64.50 (ACI members $39.00); Order Code 548309.EM.

How to order:
Phone: 248-848-3800, and mention order code 548309.EM
Click: 548.3R-09: Report on Polymer-Modified Concrete

More from ACI - ACI has additional titles on this subject. To browse a list of the related titles, click on one of the links above. The related items appear along the right side of the web page.

Please forward this message to others that may be interested in this information.

If you are an ACI member, be sure to log in to obtain the member discount. Prices do not include postage and, if applicable, tax. Expedited delivery (overnight or two-day) is available. Contact ACI for appropriate tax and postage fees. For additional information, visit ACI's online bookstore at www.concrete.org, e-mail bkstore@concrete.org, or call 248-848-3800.

American Concrete Institute
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