# August 7 & 8, 2008
# October 16 & 17, 2008
# December 4 & 5, 2008
these dates above are what's listed at their website for upcoming training dates at their facility in San Diego. Check directly with them to confirm...
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Thursday, May 29, 2008
Wednesday, May 28, 2008
Great Article in Proffessional Deck Builder magazine on Deck Construction, Plus get a free download on Deck Construction
Those who frame out and build decks for a living will be wise to read and understand the article by Glen Mathewson of Westminster CO in the May/June issue of Professional Deck Builder magazine on "Using the Prescriptive Residential Deck Construction Guide".
Glen compares the guide with the current International Residence Code and the shortfalls he's found in the IRC.
Must read material for the deck builder/framer!
You can also download the Prescriptive Residential Deck Construction Guide free at www.afanpa.org
Build safely and confidently with the right tools in hand, and we're not talking Skilsaws here...
Glen compares the guide with the current International Residence Code and the shortfalls he's found in the IRC.
Must read material for the deck builder/framer!
You can also download the Prescriptive Residential Deck Construction Guide free at www.afanpa.org
Build safely and confidently with the right tools in hand, and we're not talking Skilsaws here...
Oops! May is (was) National Deck Safety Month
Direct from NADRA, North American Deck & Railing Association's web page on deck safety...this applies to wood and waterproof decks-check 'em for safety and life issues!
The number of deck failures and resulting injuries has been increasing at an alarming rate. Between 2000 and 2006, there have been at least 30 deaths reported as a direct result of deck collapses and more than 75 percent of people on a deck when it collapses are injured or killed, illuminating just how important it is for homeowners to check their deck. There are 40 million decks in the U.S. that are over 20 years old. At a conservative 1 percent, that means 40,000 decks are currently in need of repair or replacement. Taking that estimate to 10 percent brings the total number of unsafe decks to 4 million.
Its time to Check Your Deck! Homeowners should visit NADRA�s website at www.NADRA.org for the Check Your Deck - 10-Point safety checklist. �May is a great time to make your deck-check,� Beaudry says. �In parts of the country where there�s a lot of snow and ice, your deck could have developed a trouble spot over the winter.� Beaudry adds, �If you�ve never had your deck professionally inspected, make that appointment. A professional inspection will examine every inch of your deck, educate you on your deck�s capacity limits, identify any problem areas, and give you a map of what to keep your eye on in the future. If your deck is older, this might include a regular deck inspection schedule.�
If you find your deck is not safe to enjoy, NADRA advises taking immediate action to have it repaired or rebuilt as necessary and recommends the following tips to choose a deck builder.
* Ask friends and family members for referrals and contact state and local licensing authorities and trade associations such as NADRA.
* Meet with and carefully evaluate all potential deck builders. Ask to see a portfolio and some samples of the decking and railing materials they prefer to use. Good builders take pride in their work and will be enthusiastic about the possibility of creating a relationship.
* Pay attention to the deck builder�s experience, licensing, insurance coverage and professional references.
A key element of enjoying your deck for years to come is making sure it is safe and code compliant. When hiring a deck builder, there is more to consider than just price. In addition to the tips above, NADRA recommends homeowners contact their city or county building department to speak with an inspector with knowledge in deck construction.
For more information on Deck Safety Month, the Check Your Deck program and finding a reputable deck builder, visit www.nadra.org.
The number of deck failures and resulting injuries has been increasing at an alarming rate. Between 2000 and 2006, there have been at least 30 deaths reported as a direct result of deck collapses and more than 75 percent of people on a deck when it collapses are injured or killed, illuminating just how important it is for homeowners to check their deck. There are 40 million decks in the U.S. that are over 20 years old. At a conservative 1 percent, that means 40,000 decks are currently in need of repair or replacement. Taking that estimate to 10 percent brings the total number of unsafe decks to 4 million.
Its time to Check Your Deck! Homeowners should visit NADRA�s website at www.NADRA.org for the Check Your Deck - 10-Point safety checklist. �May is a great time to make your deck-check,� Beaudry says. �In parts of the country where there�s a lot of snow and ice, your deck could have developed a trouble spot over the winter.� Beaudry adds, �If you�ve never had your deck professionally inspected, make that appointment. A professional inspection will examine every inch of your deck, educate you on your deck�s capacity limits, identify any problem areas, and give you a map of what to keep your eye on in the future. If your deck is older, this might include a regular deck inspection schedule.�
If you find your deck is not safe to enjoy, NADRA advises taking immediate action to have it repaired or rebuilt as necessary and recommends the following tips to choose a deck builder.
* Ask friends and family members for referrals and contact state and local licensing authorities and trade associations such as NADRA.
* Meet with and carefully evaluate all potential deck builders. Ask to see a portfolio and some samples of the decking and railing materials they prefer to use. Good builders take pride in their work and will be enthusiastic about the possibility of creating a relationship.
* Pay attention to the deck builder�s experience, licensing, insurance coverage and professional references.
A key element of enjoying your deck for years to come is making sure it is safe and code compliant. When hiring a deck builder, there is more to consider than just price. In addition to the tips above, NADRA recommends homeowners contact their city or county building department to speak with an inspector with knowledge in deck construction.
For more information on Deck Safety Month, the Check Your Deck program and finding a reputable deck builder, visit www.nadra.org.
Elite Crete Announces June Training Dates
Elite Crete Los Angeles announced their June training schedule; click the headline to go download their brochure/registration form.
Two day intensive training plus an optional job day in the field at a private residence.
Free to attend plus they'll give ya lunch...register today to expand your business opportunities!
Two day intensive training plus an optional job day in the field at a private residence.
Free to attend plus they'll give ya lunch...register today to expand your business opportunities!
Tuesday, May 20, 2008
Bill Leys' Seminar Attracts Thousands to JLC Live Show!
Mobs where waiting at the door at 4:15 pm, eagerly waiting for the doors to open to the Art of Waterproofing Decks seminar, presented by deck expert Bill Leys...the Long Beach police had to be called in to restore order after the PowerPoint handouts ran out...
well the reality was they had to promise not to break into a keg and hold it back for all the folks who came to the 4:30 seminars, instead of going to the free happy hour that began at 5 pm.
I was pleased to see about 25 persons in the audience when I started up my seminar, including representatives from Mer-Kote-Parex LaHabra. The audience seemed engaged and asked me lots of questions, obviously because they had problems in the past.
I wound up around 530, with time for questions and answers...one guy who was from Nor Cal came up and said he was a deck coating installer, thought I did a pretty good job instilling the process of what deck coating installers need from their contractors.
My best feather that went in my cap so to speak though was editor Dave Frane of JLC Magazine who emailed me saying my presentation was interesting and most importantly, not boring, quite a feat for such a boring subject... ;) and then invited me to write an article on deck coating!
So look for an article sometime down the road, not sure what the magazine's turnaround is from receipt of article til publication, but I will be doing an article! Thanks JLC!
well the reality was they had to promise not to break into a keg and hold it back for all the folks who came to the 4:30 seminars, instead of going to the free happy hour that began at 5 pm.
I was pleased to see about 25 persons in the audience when I started up my seminar, including representatives from Mer-Kote-Parex LaHabra. The audience seemed engaged and asked me lots of questions, obviously because they had problems in the past.
I wound up around 530, with time for questions and answers...one guy who was from Nor Cal came up and said he was a deck coating installer, thought I did a pretty good job instilling the process of what deck coating installers need from their contractors.
My best feather that went in my cap so to speak though was editor Dave Frane of JLC Magazine who emailed me saying my presentation was interesting and most importantly, not boring, quite a feat for such a boring subject... ;) and then invited me to write an article on deck coating!
So look for an article sometime down the road, not sure what the magazine's turnaround is from receipt of article til publication, but I will be doing an article! Thanks JLC!
Reporting On JLC Live Residential Construction Show at Long Beach
The just ended JLC Live Residential Construction Show in Long Beach seemed to be well attended by my estimation on Thursday, May 15th, the day I attended the show.
Getting in early to check in as a speaker, I wandered down stairs in the seminar area, where the office of JLC staff is and where the speakers lounge is too.
I met Sherri Daniels, a dynamo who was making decisions and introducing me to staff and telling me about my seminar and room assignment all at once and never seemed out of sorts the whole time. "Just another day" Sherri deadpanned.
Leaving me off, I met up with Dave Frane, a senior editor at JLC magazine. We struck up a conversation on waterproofing and enjoyed some banter before heading up to the show floor.
Tons of peole milled about on the floor, a mix of trade show booths with live demo's of installations of windows, tiling, stair building and vendors selling tools and various software-estimating stuff mostly.
Wandering the floor, I met a number of vendors/manufacturer's with interesting products and ideas..including Landon Innovations of Moorpark CA's "Gorilla Gripper", (www.gorillagripper.com )a handy tool that allows one with ease to handle sheets of plywood and drywall materials with an ingenious handle that grips the piece. Simple Man Products booth had some ingenious "why didn't I think of that" products that makes life easier on many construction tasks; an electric box finder that one slips into the elec boxes, then puts up the drywall and you can easily find your placing to cut out the hole for the box. Check out their line of stuff at
www.simplemanproducts.com
Shower and bath waterproofing products were represented well, the market for easy to install and waterproof tile showers and baths is ripe for change, leaks in these areas contribute to a lot of construction defect issues like decks do. Nobel Company amongst others has a line of foam cast tile ready forms and pre-sloped floors along with their all in one waterproofing sheet membrane for tiling, which also integrates a crack isolation membrane in it as well. They claim it will work with exterior tiled balconies too. I'll have to do some research...the material looks interesting.
Wandering further on the show floor, I came across the only actual deck coating manufacturer to smartly buy a booth and meet 100's if not thousands of potential customers who may need deck coating on one of their projects (pretty dang likely they will!)and now are on Westcoat Specialty Coatings mailing and contact list. I met Curtis at the booth who had some of Westcoat's cool water based stains and other flooring finishes, along with their deck coating lines and waterproofing.
I watched Michael Byrne do a live tiling demonstration for a while, then went in search of lunch at the speakers lounge.
Down at the speakers area, I met a local from Atascadero-Turko Semmes, of Semmes & Co Builders, who was giving a talk on green building. Then as I'm sitting across from a guy, Tim Faller, who sports a JLC Live badge that says "Westerly, RI" as his hometown...I find out that a couple of Rhode Islanders are out here for the show -stair guru Mike Kennedy is giving demo's on the floor. Being from RI, it was funny to hear the other speakers, many of whom are on their 3rd or 4th show, ribbing us on "are akshents". (our accents)It was nice to see that an accent on bringing in California based speakers was made with great success. I joined an esteemed group of caring craftsmen, including Dennis Allen of Allen Associates in Santa Barbara, Michael Byrne of Los Olivios, Jay Elbettar of Newport Beach, Gary Katz, Reva Kussmaul, Michael McCutcheon of Berkeley, Turko Semmes of Atascadero and Bill Robinson of Arroyo Grande.
I walked around the show again before heading over to my hotel, the Queen Mary, for a quick refresh before my seminar at 430.
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