Yes, I just put up some new videos on the Titan Post Anchor, Blastrac shotblasting/grinding machines and welding vinyl deck seams...
and at our Hall of Shame gallery, check out the new pics from a job in Ventura where some idiot sat dish installer installed a dish over our newly installed decking...
*%!*ing Idiot! See what he did at Deckexpert.com today!
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Friday, December 11, 2009
Thursday, December 10, 2009
Central Coast Waterproofing Has A New Phone Number! It's DeckGuard Services old one...
805-545-8300 is our new phone number as of today!
Central Coast Waterproofing - Setting the Bar in Waterproofing Technology!
This number used to belong to a company I used to work for some years ago, so when I saw they dropped this line, I was able to get it for us...I think we'll be hearing from some old customers soon!
Central Coast Waterproofing - Setting the Bar in Waterproofing Technology!
This number used to belong to a company I used to work for some years ago, so when I saw they dropped this line, I was able to get it for us...I think we'll be hearing from some old customers soon!
University of Wisconisin-Madison Offers Below Grade and Plaza Deck Waterproofing and Moisture Control Course In March 2010
If your a sadist and want to experience mind numbing cold, head to Wisconsin on March 3rd to attend the University's 2 day course on waterproofing.
See the curriculum below
Below-Grade and Plaza Deck Waterproofing and Moisture Control
Course #L424
March 3-4, 2010
Pyle Center*, 702 Langdon Street, Madison, Wisconsin
Course Fee: $995 Discounts Are Available Enroll Now
Benefits
At this practical course you will
* Learn immediately applicable waterproofing and moisture control techniques
* Study materials and systems for effective dampproofing and waterproofing
* Consider important soils information in waterproofing
* Hear about approaches for both new construction and existing projects
* Gain insights from nationally recognized experts
* Get answers to your specific below grade and on grade water entry and moisture problems
Topics
* What You Need to Know About Soils to Effectively Waterproof Below-Grade Construction
* Understanding Water/Moisture and Air Movement in Buildings–Below-Grade Construction
* Principles of Dampproofing and Waterproofing for Residential, Commercial and Institutional Facilities
* Key Considerations in Selecting Waterproofing and Moisture Control Systems for Below-Grade Residential, Commercial and Institutional Projects
* How to Install Waterproofing and Moisture Control Systems: Techniques in the Field for Below-Grade Walls and On-Ground Construction
* Waterproofing Decks
* Latest Developments in Green Roof Technology – Reasons for Use and Performance Issues
* Water Cut-off Methods and Soil Stabilization Techniques Using Chemical Materials
* Waterproofing and Dampproofing Maintenance, Repair, and Restoration Techniques – Ensuring Continuity of Waterproofing Effectiveness
Audience
* Architects
* Engineers
* Contractors
* Consultants
* Owners
Earn PDH, LU, CEU
By participating in this course, you will earn 12 Professional Development Hours (PDH), 12 AIA Learning Units (LU) and 1.2 Continuing Education Units (CEU). Learn more about PDH, LU, CEU and state licensing boards.
General Information
Fee Covers Notebook and other course materials, break refreshments, lunches and certificate.
Cancellation Policy No-Penalty Cancellation To cancel your enrollment, you must notify us promptly. Please consider re-enrolling in a future course. You may enroll a substitute at any time before the course starts.
Accommodations We have reserved a block of sleeping rooms ($112/single; $127/double, including parking and Madison Taxi's silver cab from the airport) for course participants at the Campus Inn, 601 Langdon Street, Madison, WI. To reserve a room, call 800-589-6285 or 608-257-4391 and indicate that you will be attending this course under group code 95867. Room requests made later than February 6 will be subject to availability.
We have reserved a second block of sleeping rooms ($106/single; $116/double, including airport shuttle, pool and exercise room) for course participants at the Madison Concourse Hotel and Governor's Club, One West Dayton Street, Madison, WI. To reserve a room, call 800-356-8293 or 608-257-6000 and indicate that you will be attending this course under group code 65705. Room requests made later than February 9 will be subject to availability.
Course Location This course will be held at Pyle Center, 702 Langdon Street, Madison, WI. 608-262-1122
Course Discount Receive $100 off each enrollment fee for you and co-worker when you enroll together. You can also receive an additional $200 discount if you enroll in more than one course (Total discount for team members $400). See enrollment form for details.
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Parking Transportation Weather
Visitors' Bureau*
Course information is subject to change.
Mer-Kote To Consolidate Operations, Wil Be Closing Torrance Facility
So I was speaking with one of my amigo's at Mer-Kote; they are preparing to close down their operation in Torrance and move everything to Anaheim in a few weeks time.
The facility at the Torrance location is leased and the lease is running out. In this economy, costs gotta get slashed...
The facility at the Torrance location is leased and the lease is running out. In this economy, costs gotta get slashed...
Wednesday, December 9, 2009
Roof Consultants Institute Invites You To Hawaii!
So Cal Chapter of RCI, Inc.
January 25 - 26, 2010
“Faulty Towers at Honolulu Harbor”
10th ANNUAL RCI HAWAII WINTER WORKSHOP
You are all invited to time learning, resting and staying warm in Hawaii this coming January. It’s that time of the year again to plan for attending the 10th Annual RCI Hawaii Winter Workshop which will be held on January 25-26, 2010 at the Waikiki Beach Marriott Resort. This two day program will feature a mock investigation of an extensive building investigation covering all components of the building envelope. Twelve (12) RCI CEU’s and/or 12 AIA LU’s will be issued to each registered attendee.
PROGRAM SUMMANY
The two day seminar will be presented by a faculty of forensic engineers and architects, attorneys, insurance professional, remediation contractor, and a construction mediator. The Faculty lead is David Knox, of the firm Knox Hoversland, Architects. David will be supported by the following parties:
• Jim Reinhardt, AIA of Architectural Diagnostics
• Colin Murphy, RRC, FRCI, LEED AP of Trinity | ERD
• Richard Cook, RRC, RWC, CCS, LEED AP of ADC Engineering
• Keith Hunter, Esq., of DPR
• Phil Haisley, AIA of Architectural Diagnostics
• Dana Bergeman of Allana Buick & Bers
• Al Denys, CMAC, AMS, PCAM of Certified Management Inc.
• Larry Good of Trinity | ERD
• Austin Sloat, AIA of Neumann Sloat Architects, LLP
• Roy F. Hughes, esquire, of Hughes & Taosaka, LLC
• Christopher Shea Goodwin, Esquire of Christopher Shea Goodwin AAL LLC
• Andrew Stouppe of Trinity | ERD
• Jeffre Juliano, esquire, of O’Connor Playdon & Guben
• Dick Foard, CPCU, Vice President of King & Neel Inc.
The seminar will look at the many aspects of process, including the roles of property managers, attorneys, construction experts, contractors, insurance specialists and mediators. Professionals actively involved with building investigation and remediation in Hawaii will make presentations, covering a wide variety of topics starting with the coordination with owners; investigation of specific building components; current tools of the trade; investigation protocols; insurance claims and avenues for dispute resolution.
The program will begin with the moderator’s presentation of the existing conditions at "Faulty Towers," a two tower high-rise with connecting plaza and car park. One tower is a commercial office tower, the other a residential tower. Parking is both above and below grade, with storage, health facilities and a car washing facility below grade. The towers and their reported problems will be presented, marking the reported areas of water intrusion and defects on building elevations and models.
Subsequent presentations will cover the foundations of a successful investigation, including pre-investigation preparation, investigative photography & documentation, and file and document management. Investigation of specific building components will be addressed, namely roofs, windows, curtain walls, cladding, below grade waterproofing, plaza decks, & sealants.
Collection and analysis of the data from the investigation will then lead to development of a Scope of Repair and conducting proposed repairs which the building remains habitable. The remaining presentations will focus on the litigation process, including insurance considerations, expert reports and testimony, and the expert’s role in mediation. The program includes the following sessions:
PROGRAM SESSIONS
January 25, 2010 (Day One) presentations:
• Honolulu, we have a Problem
• Planning the Investigation and Establishing the Team
• Protocols for Building Envelope and Roof investigations
• Current Diagnostic Tools and Uses
• Documentation of an Investigation
• Roof and Plaza Deck Evaluation
• Roof, Sheet Metal and Plaza Deck Evaluation
• Laboratory Sampling and Instruction for Testing
• Reporting to Owners and Other Interested Parties
• Evaluation of Windows, Curtainwall & Storefront Systems
January 26, 2010 (Day Two) presentations:
• Investigations of Facades and Structural Connections
• Investigation of Sealants and Surface Sealers
• Insurance Considerations and Coverage Issues
• Investigation Subgrade Grade Waterproofing & Covered Conditions
• Gathering Data and the Development of a Scope of Repair
• Expert Meetings and Preparation for Mediation, Arbitration & Trial
• An Expert?s Role in Mediation
• Question and Answer Session with the Entire Faculty
Program Time: 7:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Registration Fee:
RCI Member: $225 Non-Member: $260 Student: $100
Add $50 after January 8, 2010
Breakfast and lunch are included with registration fee.
Continuing Education Credits
RCI - Continuing Educational Hours (CEHs) - 12
AIA - Learning Units (LUs) from the American Institute of Architects - 12
To Register, click HERE or call (866) 914-4RCI
January 25 - 26, 2010
“Faulty Towers at Honolulu Harbor”
10th ANNUAL RCI HAWAII WINTER WORKSHOP
You are all invited to time learning, resting and staying warm in Hawaii this coming January. It’s that time of the year again to plan for attending the 10th Annual RCI Hawaii Winter Workshop which will be held on January 25-26, 2010 at the Waikiki Beach Marriott Resort. This two day program will feature a mock investigation of an extensive building investigation covering all components of the building envelope. Twelve (12) RCI CEU’s and/or 12 AIA LU’s will be issued to each registered attendee.
PROGRAM SUMMANY
The two day seminar will be presented by a faculty of forensic engineers and architects, attorneys, insurance professional, remediation contractor, and a construction mediator. The Faculty lead is David Knox, of the firm Knox Hoversland, Architects. David will be supported by the following parties:
• Jim Reinhardt, AIA of Architectural Diagnostics
• Colin Murphy, RRC, FRCI, LEED AP of Trinity | ERD
• Richard Cook, RRC, RWC, CCS, LEED AP of ADC Engineering
• Keith Hunter, Esq., of DPR
• Phil Haisley, AIA of Architectural Diagnostics
• Dana Bergeman of Allana Buick & Bers
• Al Denys, CMAC, AMS, PCAM of Certified Management Inc.
• Larry Good of Trinity | ERD
• Austin Sloat, AIA of Neumann Sloat Architects, LLP
• Roy F. Hughes, esquire, of Hughes & Taosaka, LLC
• Christopher Shea Goodwin, Esquire of Christopher Shea Goodwin AAL LLC
• Andrew Stouppe of Trinity | ERD
• Jeffre Juliano, esquire, of O’Connor Playdon & Guben
• Dick Foard, CPCU, Vice President of King & Neel Inc.
The seminar will look at the many aspects of process, including the roles of property managers, attorneys, construction experts, contractors, insurance specialists and mediators. Professionals actively involved with building investigation and remediation in Hawaii will make presentations, covering a wide variety of topics starting with the coordination with owners; investigation of specific building components; current tools of the trade; investigation protocols; insurance claims and avenues for dispute resolution.
The program will begin with the moderator’s presentation of the existing conditions at "Faulty Towers," a two tower high-rise with connecting plaza and car park. One tower is a commercial office tower, the other a residential tower. Parking is both above and below grade, with storage, health facilities and a car washing facility below grade. The towers and their reported problems will be presented, marking the reported areas of water intrusion and defects on building elevations and models.
Subsequent presentations will cover the foundations of a successful investigation, including pre-investigation preparation, investigative photography & documentation, and file and document management. Investigation of specific building components will be addressed, namely roofs, windows, curtain walls, cladding, below grade waterproofing, plaza decks, & sealants.
Collection and analysis of the data from the investigation will then lead to development of a Scope of Repair and conducting proposed repairs which the building remains habitable. The remaining presentations will focus on the litigation process, including insurance considerations, expert reports and testimony, and the expert’s role in mediation. The program includes the following sessions:
PROGRAM SESSIONS
January 25, 2010 (Day One) presentations:
• Honolulu, we have a Problem
• Planning the Investigation and Establishing the Team
• Protocols for Building Envelope and Roof investigations
• Current Diagnostic Tools and Uses
• Documentation of an Investigation
• Roof and Plaza Deck Evaluation
• Roof, Sheet Metal and Plaza Deck Evaluation
• Laboratory Sampling and Instruction for Testing
• Reporting to Owners and Other Interested Parties
• Evaluation of Windows, Curtainwall & Storefront Systems
January 26, 2010 (Day Two) presentations:
• Investigations of Facades and Structural Connections
• Investigation of Sealants and Surface Sealers
• Insurance Considerations and Coverage Issues
• Investigation Subgrade Grade Waterproofing & Covered Conditions
• Gathering Data and the Development of a Scope of Repair
• Expert Meetings and Preparation for Mediation, Arbitration & Trial
• An Expert?s Role in Mediation
• Question and Answer Session with the Entire Faculty
Program Time: 7:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Registration Fee:
RCI Member: $225 Non-Member: $260 Student: $100
Add $50 after January 8, 2010
Breakfast and lunch are included with registration fee.
Continuing Education Credits
RCI - Continuing Educational Hours (CEHs) - 12
AIA - Learning Units (LUs) from the American Institute of Architects - 12
To Register, click HERE or call (866) 914-4RCI
Subscribe or Buy as a Gift for Your Favorite Tradesperson! Christmas Deal from Journal of Light Construction!
Passing it on, I subscribe, you might want to also...
JLC is the perfect holiday gift for builders and remodelers.
And gift subscriptions are on sale now at 38% off the regular rate. Just $24.95 each!
It's the practical gift that thanks, rewards, and inspires your staff and friends.
Order by December 15th for 12 monthly issues, starting with the January issue.
To order, call (877) 277-2721 Mon - Fri, 7 am to 10 pm CST. Saturday 8:30 am to 5 pm CST.
Mention code X0912EB for this special gift subscription rate.
Happy Holidays from all of us at JLC!
JLC is the perfect holiday gift for builders and remodelers.
And gift subscriptions are on sale now at 38% off the regular rate. Just $24.95 each!
It's the practical gift that thanks, rewards, and inspires your staff and friends.
Order by December 15th for 12 monthly issues, starting with the January issue.
To order, call (877) 277-2721 Mon - Fri, 7 am to 10 pm CST. Saturday 8:30 am to 5 pm CST.
Mention code X0912EB for this special gift subscription rate.
Happy Holidays from all of us at JLC!
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