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I am really excited to be part of this event and look forward to seeing you at the show. Sign up today!
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Thursday, February 28, 2008
Excellent Article in this Month's "Journal of Architectural Coatings"
Here's a good article that appears in this months Journal of Architectural Coatings, from Paul Allenstein of Kemper Systems, Inc on the time tested and highly effective "Liquid Applied Reinforced Polymeric Membrane, or fiberglass and specialized resin in layman's terms. Fiberglass/resin technology has been used for years. Now this article discusses it's usefulness on green roof waterproofing...
I use fiberglass/resin products on decks,plaza decks, concrete-especially over concrete substrates. Read it by clicking the link below. Get yourself a free subscription to JAC online or in print media.
I use fiberglass/resin products on decks,plaza decks, concrete-especially over concrete substrates. Read it by clicking the link below. Get yourself a free subscription to JAC online or in print media.
Wednesday, February 27, 2008
How Many Problems Can You Find?
This big REIT bought this apartment community...they had it professionally inspected before purchasing. After they bought, they started getting complaints about leaks, ponding water, yadda yadda yadda...
I inspected the Community in Oxnard a little while ago. Every deck I inspected had some sort of problem on it, if not 2 or 3 or more problems of various sorts.
Take a look at the pics, see how many defects and problems you can spot!
Our estimate for cost of repairs to apx 150 decks-potentially 2-3 million dollars.
Moral of the story-call us to inspect any decks on any property you may be considering purchasing. Apx cost to inspect-less than $5,000.00.
If they knew what problems these decks had, they could have either canceled the sale or negoitated better terms and price.
I inspected the Community in Oxnard a little while ago. Every deck I inspected had some sort of problem on it, if not 2 or 3 or more problems of various sorts.
Take a look at the pics, see how many defects and problems you can spot!
Our estimate for cost of repairs to apx 150 decks-potentially 2-3 million dollars.
Moral of the story-call us to inspect any decks on any property you may be considering purchasing. Apx cost to inspect-less than $5,000.00.
If they knew what problems these decks had, they could have either canceled the sale or negoitated better terms and price.
Picture of the Week
So I was inspecting this HOA in LA on S Beverley Glen...
On the deck of one unit I was amazed to see this little survivor growing out of the rusted out railing base.
Maybe they should inspect and maintain a little more often?
On the deck of one unit I was amazed to see this little survivor growing out of the rusted out railing base.
Maybe they should inspect and maintain a little more often?
Friday, February 22, 2008
CARB-California Air Resources Board, releases new VOC Model Rule for Coatings
Saw this come across from the Paint Square's Journal of Protective Coatings newsletter, so we pass it on to help educate and keep you informed...
how will this effect deck coatings? Not sure, we'll see and report on this later.
The California Air Resources Board published its revised Suggested Control Measure (SCM), or model rule, for architectural and industrial (AIM) coatings on February 13, 2008. The SCM classifies AIM coatings into four categories: “Flat,” “Nonflat,” “Nonflat-High Gloss,” and “Specialty.” The specialty category includes industrial maintenance coatings, faux finishing coatings, fire-resistive coatings, and more than 30 others. The SCM was approved in late 2007.
A replacement to CARB’s 2000 SCM, the revised document sets VOC levels for flat coatings, nonflat, and nonflat high-gloss coatings at 50,100, and 150 g/L, respectively. However, for the specialty category, the agency has set most VOC limits above those of the other categories. For example, CARB set a VOC level of 250 g/L for industrial maintenance coatings, 340 g/L for zinc-rich primers, 350 g/L for faux finishing coatings, and 350 g/L for fire-resistive coatings.
The SCM is not a regulation. CARB develops SCMs to give California’s 35 air quality control districts guidance to set their own regulations. Any of the air quality control districts can adopt or modify the SCM as needed to reduce smog. A CARB SCM goes into effect as a regulation only in districts that adopt or adapt it.
To read the entire rule and accompanying information, go to http://www.arb.ca.gov/coatings/arch/docs.htm.
how will this effect deck coatings? Not sure, we'll see and report on this later.
The California Air Resources Board published its revised Suggested Control Measure (SCM), or model rule, for architectural and industrial (AIM) coatings on February 13, 2008. The SCM classifies AIM coatings into four categories: “Flat,” “Nonflat,” “Nonflat-High Gloss,” and “Specialty.” The specialty category includes industrial maintenance coatings, faux finishing coatings, fire-resistive coatings, and more than 30 others. The SCM was approved in late 2007.
A replacement to CARB’s 2000 SCM, the revised document sets VOC levels for flat coatings, nonflat, and nonflat high-gloss coatings at 50,100, and 150 g/L, respectively. However, for the specialty category, the agency has set most VOC limits above those of the other categories. For example, CARB set a VOC level of 250 g/L for industrial maintenance coatings, 340 g/L for zinc-rich primers, 350 g/L for faux finishing coatings, and 350 g/L for fire-resistive coatings.
The SCM is not a regulation. CARB develops SCMs to give California’s 35 air quality control districts guidance to set their own regulations. Any of the air quality control districts can adopt or modify the SCM as needed to reduce smog. A CARB SCM goes into effect as a regulation only in districts that adopt or adapt it.
To read the entire rule and accompanying information, go to http://www.arb.ca.gov/coatings/arch/docs.htm.
My Meeting With Mer-Kote
I had a nice meeting yesterday with the new management of Mer-Ko, the division of Parex/LaHabra that manufacturer's and sells deck coatings. You probably have seen my emails back and forth with Susan Foster, their business manager.
Well Susan was kind enough to extend an invitation to come in and sit down with her and Buck Buchanan, VP of Sales and Technical Director.
So off I went yesterday, meeting with them at their offices in Torrance.
We had a great discussion on decking and waterproofing, I got some of the history of the purchase of Mer-Kote and subsequent management consolidation, the business goals of Parex for Mer-Ko and vision for the company..
Mer-Kote got some good information from me on the industry, the past history of Mer-Kote from my viewpoint and what I do and all.
All in all, a productive meeting that leaves me feeeling better about Mer-Kote's future and it's goals and aspirations. The old guard is gone (Dave Krubinski) and the new guard has it's work cut out for themselves, but I see it all for the better.
Mer-Ko has new ideas, goals and a business model that will make them a stronger company. While I still don't like the Weatherdeck and Shurdeck system compared to it's competitors, improvements to the products are coming, as well as some new lines.
Stand by for improvements and new focus from Mer-Ko!
Well Susan was kind enough to extend an invitation to come in and sit down with her and Buck Buchanan, VP of Sales and Technical Director.
So off I went yesterday, meeting with them at their offices in Torrance.
We had a great discussion on decking and waterproofing, I got some of the history of the purchase of Mer-Kote and subsequent management consolidation, the business goals of Parex for Mer-Ko and vision for the company..
Mer-Kote got some good information from me on the industry, the past history of Mer-Kote from my viewpoint and what I do and all.
All in all, a productive meeting that leaves me feeeling better about Mer-Kote's future and it's goals and aspirations. The old guard is gone (Dave Krubinski) and the new guard has it's work cut out for themselves, but I see it all for the better.
Mer-Ko has new ideas, goals and a business model that will make them a stronger company. While I still don't like the Weatherdeck and Shurdeck system compared to it's competitors, improvements to the products are coming, as well as some new lines.
Stand by for improvements and new focus from Mer-Ko!
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