FOR SALE-Mer-Ko Anti Reflective Crack Membrane 4 Tile Waterproofing 5 gal pails - $100

Mer-Ko Anti Reflective Crack Membrane 4 Tile Waterproofing 5 gal pails - $100 (Arroyo Grande)

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Date: 2010-05-04, 1:54PM PDT
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We have some left over materials from a job that can't go back (no returns after 30 days). This is Mer-Kote's ARC waterproofing membrane, formerly known as BFP. The specs are below. This is for tile waterproofing/crack isolation purposes. Professional use only...

I have 10 buckets-50 gallons. Cost me $140.00 each, sell $100 each or all 10 buckets for $900.00 cash money only or trade for? something interesting.

Call Bill Leys Central Coast Waterproofing 801-2380

Roof Consultants Institure Issues Call For Abstracts-Speakers Wanted for 2011 Annual Convention

Deck Expert is passing it on...get speaking...er, writing so you can speak, so to speak...

26th International Convention and Trade Show
April 7-12, 2011 Reno, Nevada
Peppermill Resort Spa Casino
Send abstracts to:
Karen McElroy, Director of Conventions & Meetings
RCI, Inc.
1500 Sunday Drive, Suite 204
Raleigh, NC 27607
kmcelroy@rci-online.org
919-859-0742
AUTHOR INSTRUCTIONS
Contact RCI for a copy of the Abstract Submittal Form and RCI Guidelines for Presentations, complete directions on
formatting and acceptable disk formats for abstracts and papers. Abstracts (200 words) are due in the RCI headquarters
by May 24, 2010 for peer review. Authors of accepted abstracts will be notified by July 5, 2010. If accepted,
papers are due by August 27, 2010.
NOTE: Papers and abstracts accepted for presentation may subsequently be published in RCI publications. RCI
reserves the right of first publication of all submitted materials accepted for presentation at any event sponsored by RCI
and maintains the copyright thereafter. All submitted abstracts and papers must be original to the author and not
previously published or presented nor scheduled for publication or presentation in any other publication or venue. Exceptions
may be granted at the discretion of RCI.
For more information regarding technical content, contact:
Arthur “Chip” Ward, chairman, Convention Committee
at 770-428-0012 or e-mail at apwc3@aol.com
RESEARCH:
􀂊 Materials research
􀂊 Procedures research
􀂊 Techniques research
Information supported by data collected
and analyzed in a rigorous, impartial, and
non-proprietary fashion. Concentration on
futuristic technology trends, if possible.
MATERIALS PERFORMANCE:
􀂊 Techniques and procedures
􀂊 Issues of importance to
professionals
􀂊 Code implications
Issues and project implementation concepts of
value to the industry.
BUSINESS:
􀂊 Contractual issues
􀂊 Human resources
􀂊 Economic issues
􀂊 Computer systems and use
Information of use to consultants in the
course of their business (particularly new
technology).
SUGGESTED TOPICS CASE STUDIES:
􀂊 Steep slope
􀂊 Low slope
􀂊 Plaza Decks
􀂊 Below-Grade Waterproofing
􀂊 Exterior Walls
Discuss unique and special project goals,
solutions and construction processes.
ENVIRONMENT:
􀂊 LEED Implications and
applications
􀂊 Cool and garden roofs
􀂊 Mold
􀂊 Sustainability - getting it right
the first time
􀂊 Energy
Issues of liability and those that affect
roofing, waterproofing, and exterior wall
systems.
FORENSIC INVESTIGATION:
􀂊 Roofing
􀂊 Waterproofing
􀂊 Walls & fenestrations
CALL FOR ABSTRACTS Put Your Skills, Knowledge, and Talents to Work
for Your Profession
The 2011 RCI Annual Convention & Trade Show will be the premiere event for roofing, waterproofing, and exterior wall consultants
and related professionals. We invite you to contribute to that experience by submitting an abstract for presentation in such areas as:
materials performance, forensic investigation, research, business management, case studies or environmental effects. If you are
interested in presenting a paper detailing your original research or innovative technology, an exploration of professional concepts or
issues, or an instructive session on issues affecting the construction industry, contact RCI as outlined below.
If your abstract is chosen, you will be asked to write a paper for presentation at the convention and subsequent publication in the
Proceedings. You will receive continuing educational hours, recognition in Interface, and international acknowledgment of your
knowledge and expertise.
The Annual Convention will be of interest to roofing, waterproofing, and exterior wall consultants; architects; engineers; facility
managers; developers; property owners and managers; construction managers; code officials; policy makers and officials; and
general contractors.

Desert Crete/Magnesite Decking Systems ICC-ES Report Has Been Renewed

Hill Brothers Chemical Company manufacturer's Desert Crete and Magnesite, two walking deck coatings in Division 7 of CSI. Their deck systems are among the best in the industry, with a Class A and One Hour Fire Resistant assemblies.

ICC-ES is one of the leading authorities on building products, they evaluate the testing that manufacturer's have done to show that their product is safe and meets the requirements for building codes. Many municipalities have adopted the International Building Code, the International Residence Code or both.

Desert Crete and Magnesite's ICC ES report was recently re-issued as of February 1, 2010. Click to read the report here.

I like Desert Crete a lot, it's what I put down for almost every job I do.

100 Firefighters Battle Apartment Fire in LA-Check Out This Unbelievable Picture

If ever there is a reason to make sure decks have FIRE RATED deck coatings on them, this is it. The whole deck looks like it has ignited!

READ THE STORY AT LA TIMES BY CLICKING HERE

Condo Without Fire Walls In Attics Burns Out Residents

While not deck related, this condo in Florida, built before code required fire walls between attics of the individual units, burned through the roof and attics very quickly. The result, many people homeless. The moral...installing fire walls post construction would probably have helped confine the fire to one/two units. Sprinklers are expensive too, but probably would have helped.

Read about it by clicking here

ICC-ES Lists Non Rated Deck Coating in Division 7 Traffic Coatings Section

It appears that Skyline Building Systems Inc of Alberta Canada has become the first manufacturer to get an ICC-ES report on a non rated deck system.

What's a non-rated deck? A non-rated deck is one that doesn't meet any fire resistance classification requirements.

ICC-ES recently changed AC-39, the acceptance criteria that regulates/guides the decking industry. It used to be that one had to have a deck coating that was at least Class A or B, now with ICC-ES' new AC-39, they have opened the door to any manufacturer bringing in traffic coatings that are only tested for Durability, Wind Uplift Resistance and Impact resistance.

Read Skyline's ICC report here; pay attention to 1.0 Properties Evaluated 

Now read Desert Brand's ICC report here; pay attention to 1.0 Properties Evaluated.

See the difference? One is fire rated, one is not. Which would you rather have on your deck?
ICC-ES is just looking for more income; the more manufacturer's they can "sell" a report to, the more $ they make. Only makes sense to open reports up to non fire rated products for them.

But it makes no sense whatsoever for the public. Unethical manufacturer's (I can think of one who might fit that description, in my opinion) could mis-use this type of report. More likely unethical or unknowing contractors could use this type of report to dupe a client.
 Non-rated products will certainly find their way onto walkways and decks that are supposed to be rated. Whose ass will it be when a person loses their life because of that? Walkways and decks are supposed to be rated for fire in almost every case I am aware of.
We'll see...