International Roof Expo Presents-Content Is King: Evaluating Decks for Waterproofing Applications

Very good seminar coming up on waterproofing concrete decks...

Waterproofing is like playing on the offensive line in football: If you do your job right, no one notices you. If you fail, the result is usually disaster.

At the upcoming International Roofing Expo (IRE) in San Antonio, waterproofing will be the subject of a seminar led by three principals at WJE Engineers and Architects, P.C.: Christopher Giffin, Richard Koziol and Douglas Stieve. Titled "Evaluation of New and Existing Decks for Plaza and Green Roof Waterproofing Systems," the seminar will be held Thursday, Feb, 7,from7:45 a.m. - 9:15 a.m.

Douglas Stieve gave me a preview of the session and answered some of my questions aboutthe importance of the substrate in the performance of a waterproofing system.

"The substrate or deck of a waterproofing system can be likened to the foundation for a building. It should be robust and stable," Stieve said. "Most waterproofing systems are intended to last the life of the structure to which they are installed. It is not a system that will be recovered or replaced in 15 to 20 years, like a roofing system might be. Therefore, the substrate needs to be matched with and conducive to the intended service life of the membrane."

Here's a portion of the interview:

 

RC: How can contractors evaluate the suitability of a concrete deck prior to application of the waterproofing system?

DS:The structural components of the deck should be evaluated by a qualified and competent person knowledgeable in structural systems. For new buildings, the deck needs to be dry, sound, and have the proper surface profile for the selected waterproofing system. 

READ THE REST HERE http://www.roofingcontractor.com/blogs/16-roofing-contractor-blog/post/89278-content-is-king-evaluating-decks-for-waterproofing-applications

Regenesis Report February 2013 Out Now

Good stuff for HOA's to know...

The Regenesis Report (National Edition) February 2013 is now available.  Go to www.Regenesis.net then Subscriber Login.

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The Status Woe. Is it time to reboot?
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New Dog Breeds. Great Pyrenees + Dachshund = Pyradachs, a puzzling breed.

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Conference at CCNY to Explore ‘Waterproofing New York’

Daylong event February 9 examines storm protection opportunities that incorporate multiple infrastructure systems

After experiencing two destructive tropical storms in as many years, New York City finds itself forced to adapt to the reality of catastrophic weather events resulting from climate change. However, it cannot rely on simple fixes. Rather, it needs to create new urban landscapes with the capacity to negotiate social, cultural, and environmental forces, argues Denise Hoffman-Brandt, associate professor of landscape architecture in City College's Spitzer School of Architecture.
 
Professor Hoffman-Brandt and Professor Catherine Seavitt Nordenson are the organizers of "Waterproofing New York," a daylong conference to explore the impact of past and future storms on five key infrastructure systems: water/waste, power/data, circulation/fuel, parks and recreation, and shelter. The event runs 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. Saturday, February 9, at the Spitzer School of Architecture, 141 Convent Ave., New York, N.Y. 10031. It is free and open to the public. Attendees are requested to RSVP on the event Facebook page.

READ THE REST HERE http://www.ccny.cuny.edu/news/waterproofing-ny.cfm

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Reserve Study Tutorial.  Understanding an HOA's most valuable planning tool.
Composite Deck Dryrot.  Recycled decking has its problems.
Right Roof Maintenance. How to maximize your roof's useful life.
One Percent Rule. 99% of a building's water intrusion is found in 1% of the building envelope.
Failing to Reserve.  The downsides.

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HOA and Tennessee AG Says Bees on Deck at HOA Must Go

SPRING HILL — When the Ridgeport Homeowners Association this past summer told Bryce Martin to remove his beehive from the Spring Hill subdivision, it had the legal right.

That's the position of the Tennessee Attorney General's Office, which after four months recently issued its written opinion on the matter.

Martin, a 70-year-old apiarist, had been keeping a hive of bees for three years on the back deck of his house, mostly unbeknownst to his neighbors, and was asked in August by the Ridgeport Homeowners Association to remove the hive because it was against the 346-home subdivision's restrictive covenants.

READ MORE HERE http://www.tennessean.com/article/20130116/WILLIAMSON12/301160140/AG-opinion-favors-HOA-Spring-Hill-beehive-dispute?nclick_check=1

Construction Defect Center Launches Aggressive National Initiative Focused on Any Type of Defective Building or Household Product from Siding, Plumbing to Appliances

The Construction Defect Center is launching an aggressive national initiative that is focused on any type of building, home improvement product that is defective, poorly designed, or destined to prematurely fail, that ultimately leaves a homeowner unfairly holding the bag for a repair, or replacement bill. The key to this initiative is the product must be a national brand, in wide distribution, and purchased, or installed within the last four years. http://ConstructionDefectCenter.Com

DECKING-Any type of wood decking material that was sold with a lifetime guarantee, that was supposed to be maintenance free, and has now developed mold, has cracked, or has delaminated.

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