Interesting Article-Why Hire a Waterproofing Expert Instead of an Architect or a General Contractor for Your Construction Defect Claims?

Saw this article come up on my Google alerts, it's by David Krubinski, who has a consulting business. He makes some good points and gives us things to consider...
I would caution though that Mr Krubinski also owns a manufacturing company-Nevada Coating Systems. He is also a contractor licensed by the CSLB. ICR Services is his consulting company.

June 15, 2010

By David L.M. Krubinski

In most areas of litigation, hiring experts to inspect, analyze, consult and offer expert opinion testimony is common practice. Attorneys use experts because of an expert’s highly developed skills relative to the subject at issue in the litigation in order to ensure that clients receive superior quality representation. This is often exemplified in courtroom dramas, where ballistic experts may proffer testimony relative to the mechanisms and medical implications of trauma caused by bullets and explosively driven fragments, psychiatrists may offer opinions relative to a defendant’s sanity to assist in the determination of whether an actus reus was accompanied by some level of mens rea to constitute the crime with which the defendant is charged and accountants may testify relative to the significance of key financial documents. What about Construction Defect Litigation? Can an expert be the answer to your success in such cases and, if so, why should you retain a water proofing expert rather than an architect or a general contractor?

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Duradek Announces PLAZADEK for paver or duckboard overlay's

***For Immediate Release***
June 15, 2010
Duradek Ultra Plazadek—
The ideal solution to waterproofing under pavers and duck boards
www.duradek.com
SURREY, BC (June 15th, 2010) - There seems to be a trend towards many of the higher priced houses using pavers or duck boards as the deck finish over living space. The walking surface provides the visual part but the real important work is done by the waterproof membrane. Duradek’s Ultra PLAZADEK is the ideal choice to protect the building owner’s investment.
Since 1974, Duradek PVC membranes have been used to waterproof decks, balconies and roof decks. Well over a hundred million square feet of Duradek has been installed all over North America and it has proven itself to be a durable, attractive and relatively maintenance free waterproofing system.
Duradek Ultra PLAZADEK is a “model” of Duradek Ultra designed specifically for a paver or duck board overlay.
What makes Duradek Ultra PLAZADEK different from the alternatives... PLAZADEK is installed by trained applicators, so you have the peace of mind knowing the installation is professionally done. PLAZADEK is an approved roofing membrane, so the structure below does not incur expensive water damage. PLAZADEK has a manufacturers 10 year warranty on waterproofing. PLAZADEK has many options for perimeter details, so you can choose the look of your finished project.
Duradek Ultra PLAZADEK is produced by Duradek, the original waterproofing sheet vinyl that has been solving unique waterproofing problems throughout North America for over 35 years. With the same roofing approvals, the same proven installation techniques, and the same network of professional and trained applicators, Duradek Ultra PLAZADEK is the ideal choice for a roofing approved waterproofing membrane.

From DavisStirling.com-Can the BOD ban planters on exclusive use decks?

FROM OUR FRIENDS AT DAVIS-STIRLING.COM

PLANTERS ON BALCONIES

QUESTION: Can the board prohibit planters on exclusive use decks, to protect them from damage from leaks and weight? Can the board adopt rules rather than change the CC&Rs?
ANSWER: Yes, boards can adopt reasonable rules to protect decks from damage, including limits on the size and number of potted plants and prohibitions against planters. Even though condominium balconies are for the exclusive use of the unit to which they are attached, they are still common area structures. Boards can regulate balconies without amending the CC&Rs, provided the rules adopted do not contradict the CC&Rs. Balconies on homes in PUDs would be subject to less regulation since they are not common area structures.

                                  Reprinted from
Davis-Stirling.com 

by Adams Kessler PLC

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New walkable cool roof introduced by Skyline Building Systems-

New walkable cool roof introduced by Skyline Building Systems-

Calgary, Alberta (PRWEB) June 3, 2010 -- Skyline Building Systems Inc., a manufacturer of walkable roofing and outdoor waterproof flooring, is proud to announce the arrival of its newest member, CoolStep, to the DecTec family of brands. According to Grant Lawton, Business Development Manager for DecTec Products, “CoolStep, which has been in development for the past three years, is a natural evolution of our exterior waterproof flooring and walkable roofing products. Given the recent trends in energy awareness and sustainability,” Lawton continues, “Consumers are demanding more and more from the products they incorporate into their homes, and that demand must be met by both Design Professionals and Manufacturers.” 
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Life Paint Presents Training/Demo at Miners Hardware in Atascadero Thursday June 3rd

Miners Ace Hardware and Life Paint, the manufacturer's of Life Deck branded decking, epoxy and concrete coatings, will present a "How To" Demo on Thursday morning starting at 1030 am and going until 1230.

Maury Jessner, sales rep for Life Paint, will be doing the demonstration.

This is a good demo for DIY'ers and pro's alike to see how decking and epoxy products are applied.

Come on down and meet Central Coast Waterproofing too, an authorized installer of Life Deck products manufactured by Life Paint.  We will be there showing off our Blastrac shot blaster and helping Maury out with the show.  See our site at  www.centralcoastwaterproofing.com for pictures and info on our company.

Hill Brothers Desert Brand Division Increases Prices of Deck Materials as of Today

If your a Desert Brand dealer like I am, you just saw the prices go up on the full line or materials...

Hill Brothers announced the price increases about a month ago. 

Prices on average rose about 6%. The last price increase from Hill Brothers was back in October of 2008, so going almost 19 months without an increase is not to bad!