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

Mer-Ko Publishes 2010 Traing Dates/Classes for Currently Listed Applicators and Those Who Want to Be an Applicator

Mer-Ko Demonstration & Educational Seminar Schedule 2010

January 21, 2010	Mer-Ko Decorative Coatings & Accents Location: Allied Building Products, 1244 N Anaheim Blvd., Anaheim, CA 92801 (9am - 11am)
March 11, 2010	Mer-Ko Fundamentals of Waterproofing Deck Systems Location: Parex USA, Inc. / Mer-Ko, 4130 E La Palma, Anaheim, CA 92807 (8am - 2pm)
March 25, 2010	Mer-Ko Decorative Coatings & Accents Location: Allied Building Products, San Diego, CA (9am - 11am)
May 6, 2010	Mer-Ko Decorative Coatings & Accents Location: Allied Building Products, 1606 Hamner Ave., Norco, CA 92860 (9am-11am)
June 10, 2010	Mer-Ko Decorative Coatings & Accents Location: Parex USA, Inc. / Mer-Ko, 4130 E La Palma, Anaheim, CA 92807 (8am - 2pm)
September 9, 2010	Mer-Ko Fundamentals of Waterproofing Deck Systems Location: Parex USA, Inc. / Mer-Ko, 4130 E La Palma, Anaheim, CA 92807 (8am - 2pm)
December 9, 2010	Mer-Ko Annual Round-Table Location: Parex USA, Inc. / Mer-Ko, 4130 E La Palma, Anaheim, CA 92807 (8am - 2pm)
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Seminar Descriptions

Fundamentals of Seamless Decking & Waterproofing Systems
This hands-on demonstration and seminar covers the methods and techniques you need to successfully install Mer-Ko's waterproofing and decking systems. Materials and application techniques used in Mer-Ko's waterproofing membranes, underlayments, pedestrian, vehicular and flat roof decking systems are reviewed, as well as basic project considerations, flashing details, and how to select the proper systems and topcoats for a project.

Decorative Coatings & Accents
This hands-on demonstration and seminar covers the methods and techniques you need to successfully install Mer-Ko's decorative coating systems. Materials and application techniques used in Mer-Ko's decorative coating line are reviewed, in addition to various accents and artistic affects (i.e., Antiquing Gels, Antique Release Agents, Kolor Packs, etc.).

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Lunch is provided at all seminars in conjunction with interactive discussions on topics impacting project site efficiency and application success.

Upon completion of the seminar, new participants are eligible to complete the application process to become a Mer-Ko Currently Listed Applicator. For those who hold an active status as a Mer-Ko Currently Listed Applicator, attendance at any of these sessions qualifies for renewal of your status. Our Currently Listed Applicators enjoy access to Mer-Ko's complete line of waterproofing and decking systems, opening new doors of opportunity to offer high-quality systems that protect and beautify new construction, renovation, preservation, retro-fit and maintenance projects.

Join us for this exciting new seminar and position yourself to capitalize on new project opportunities!

 

New Articles and Video Up at deckexpert.com

Yes I think that says it all; some great new articles that I found around on the web...
good stuff!

Papers are Invited for ASTM International Seventh Symposium on Roofing

ASTM International

W. CONSHOHOCKEN, Pa., -Papers are invited for the Seventh Symposium on Roofing Research and Standards Development, which will be held Dec. 4-5, 2011, at the Tampa Marriott Waterside in Tampa, Fla. Sponsored by ASTM International Committee D08 on Roofing and Waterproofing, the symposium will be held in conjunction with the Dec. 4-7 standards development meetings of the committee.

The symposium provides a forum for contributing to the fundamental understanding of acceptable roof performance, with the primary emphasis being current research and development work. The symposium will center on the influence of both laboratory and field investigations in the development of standards for roofing and waterproofing materials and systems.

The symposium is intended to address topics describing research and standards development for both low-sloped and steep roofing systems including the following: roof system durability and service life prediction; roofing in a sustainability era; synthetic single-ply roofing systems; polymer-modified and conventional built-up bituminous roofing; self-adhesive membrane roofing; liquid-applied membrane roofing; advances in reinforcing fabrics for bituminous roofing; advances in adhesion technology for synthetic and bituminous roofing; spray polyurethane foam roofing systems; metal roofing systems; performance of shingles, tiles and other steep roof coverings; wind and fire resistance; environmental factors such as cool roofing and vegetative (green) roofing; technology of roof coatings; impact of computer technology and simulation on roofing standards development; and advances in waterproofing.

Interested presenters must submit a 300-500 word abstract online at www.astm.org/D08symp1211.htm by May 4, 2010. Symposium chair Walter J. Rossiter will notify you by Aug. 4, 2010, of your paper's acceptability for presentation. Symposium presenters are required to submit their papers to the Journal of ASTM International (JAI). JAI is an online, peer-reviewed journal for the international scientific and engineering community (www.astm.org/JAI).

For more information, visit the symposium home page on the ASTM Web site (www.astm.org/D08symp1211.htm). For additional technical information, contact symposium chair Walter J. Rossiter Jr., Ph.D., National Institute of Standards and Technology, Gaithersburg, Md. (phone: 301-975-6719; walter.rossiter@nist.gov).

ASTM International is one of the largest international standards development and delivery systems in the world. ASTM International meets the World Trade Organization (WTO) principles for the development of international standards: coherence, consensus, development dimension, effectiveness, impartiality, openness, relevance and transparency. ASTM standards are accepted and used in research and development, product testing, quality systems and commercial transactions.

ASTM Staff Contact: Hannah Sparks, Phone: 610-832-9677; hsparks@astm.org

ASTM PR Contact: Barbara Schindler, Phone: 610-832-9603; bschindl@astm.org

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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

Quest Hosts a Great Demo on Their Metallic Epoxy's/Lava Flow and Polyaspartic Coatings

 Dave Ratliff instructs us                Particpants practice          Lave Flow Sample    
                                                         

So on Thursday I drove south to go to Quest Building Products demo and hands on training on their Kretus Group line of epoxy coatings, including Lava Flow, Polyaspartic Urethanes and Metallic Epoxy flooring.

I had a great time, learned a lot, met a few new folks and enjoyed a great BBQ hosted by Quest. I'm looking forward to bringing these flooring systems to SLO County!

Here's some good books and products to consider for your epoxy job...