Saturday, March 1, 2014

Sika Corporation Announces Contractor Project of the Year Winners

Winners of the annual Contractor Project of the Year competition were announced today by Sika, the worldwide market leader in thermoplastic roofing and waterproofing membranes.

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Music City Center, Nashville, TN

In the Sustainable category, Baker Roofing Company of Raleigh, NC, won for the Music City Center in Nashville, TN.

"Congratulations to the winners of the 2013 Contractor Project of the Year competition," said Brian J. Whelan, Sika Executive Vice President. "Each entry is judged on project complexity, design uniqueness, craftsmanship, and creative problem solving."

Canton, MA (PRWEB) February 28, 2014

Winners of the annual Contractor Project of the Year competition were announced today by Sika, the worldwide market leader in thermoplastic roofing and waterproofing membranes. A winner and two finalists were recognized for outstanding workmanship in four categories: Low Slope, Steep Slope, Waterproofing and Sustainability for projects completed using a Sika thermoplastic membrane for roofing or waterproofing applications.

"Congratulations to the winners of the 2013 Contractor Project of the Year competition," said Brian J. Whelan, Sika Executive Vice President. "Each entry is judged on project complexity, design uniqueness, craftsmanship, and creative problem solving. We salute the winners for their dedication to the roofing industry and installation excellence."

Low Slope Category Winners 
HRGM Corporation of Washington, D.C., won first place for installing a sustainable and visually strikingSarnafil® EnergySmart Roof® on historic Cardozo Senior High School. This Gothic Revival structure is noted for a series of peaked skylights, full-height windows, and carved limestone details and is widely considered to be the most architecturally complex public school building in the District of Columbia. The second place winner was W.S. Aiken Inc. of Chelsea, MA, for a university campus building in Cambridge, MA. Third place went to ADCO Roofing & Waterproofing of North Hollywood, CA, for the Los Angeles Forum Renovation in Inglewood, CA.

Steep Slope Category Winners 
Rowland Roofing & Cladding LLC of Boston was awarded first place for their work on St. Demetrios Greek Orthodox Church in Weston, MA. This project called for Sika's distinctive Décor Roof System and involved four full domes, two half domes and three barrel roofs. Rowland built mock assemblies before construction to ensure that all roof components conformed perfectly to all of the Church surfaces. Central Roofing Company was the second place finisher for the Minneapolis Convention Center in Minneapolis, MN. Commercial Roofing & Waterproofing Hawaii Inc. of Waipahu, HI, was the third place finalist for the Harbor Court building in Honolulu.

Waterproofing Category Winners 
Tecta America Zero Company LLC of Cincinnati, OH, took first place in the Waterproofing class for Mercy Hospital West in Cincinnati. The company utilized the Sarnafil G476 waterproofing membrane to install the largestvegetated green roof in Ohio. It spans 2.5 acres and features more than 65,000 plants. It will absorb storm water runoff, help curb energy costs and serve as a therapeutic oasis for patients. Second place in this category went to Milwaukee-based F.J.A. Christiansen Roofing Company Inc., a Tecta America Company, for the Milwaukee School of Engineering Soccer & Parking Facility. Charles F. Evans Company Inc., of Elmira, NY, took third place for Princeton University's Jadwin Hall in Princeton, NJ.

Sustainability Category Winners 
In the Sustainable category, Baker Roofing Company of Raleigh, NC, won for the Music City Center in Nashville, TN. This stunning, iconic addition to the city's landscape relies on both Sarnafil roofing and waterproofing membranes and totals 2.1 million sq. ft. The undulating roof surface features a four-acre vegetated green roof and is designed to mimic the rolling hills of Tennessee. The vegetative system provides natural insulation and building officials project an annual savings of up to 20 percent on heating and cooling costs. In second place was Fidelity Roof Company of Oakland, CA, for Redwood Hill Farm & Creamery in Sebastopol, CA, and in third place for this grouping was Commercial Roofing & Waterproofing Hawaii Inc. of Waipahu, HI, for the Unicold Storage Facilities in Honolulu.

Nearly 30 contractors from around the U.S. submitted projects for evaluation in the annual Sika Contractor Project of the Year competition. First place winners were awarded cash prizes and all finalists will be presented with recognition plaques.

SIKA AG CORPORATE PROFILE 
Sika AG, located in Baar, Switzerland, is a globally active specialty chemicals company. Sika supplies the building and construction industry as well as manufacturing industries (automotive, bus, truck, rail, solar and wind power plants, façades). Sika's product lines feature high‐quality concrete admixtures, specialty mortars, sealants and adhesives, damping and reinforcing materials, structural strengthening systems, industrial flooring, as well as roofing and waterproofing systems. Worldwide local presence in 80 countries and more than 16,000 employees link customers directly to Sika and guarantee the success of all partners. Sika generated annual sales of CHF 5.14 billion in 2013.

For more information about Sika Corporation in the U.S. including Canton, MA, visit http://usa.sarnafil.sika.com/.





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Thursday, February 27, 2014

Composite/Wood Deck Buyers Be Careful- Eastman Drops Perennial Wood Decking Line

If you are thinking about buying Perennial wood, you may want to stop and rethink that. The company just announced that they are halting production of the product. 
Once it's gone, it's gone and if something happens to pieces of your deck, you won't be able to find a match...

From Fine Homebuilding Magazine comes this article....


Eastman Drops Perennial Wood Decking Line

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The Eastman Chemical Co. is throwing in the towel on Perennial Wood, a line of outdoor wood products preserved through acetylation rather than pressure treatment with more familiar copper-rich chemical formulations and has been distributed in the Northeast and South Atlantic regions.

The Kingsport, Tenn., company introduced Perennial Wood just two years ago at the 2012 International Builders' Show. Eastman announced at the end of January that it would discontinue the product line, leaving the acetylated-lumber business in the U.S. solely to Accoya.




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Subject: Evaluating Concrete Decks in Preparation for Waterproofing Membrane Application

From Western States Roofing Contractors Association comes this technical bulletin on liquid applied membranes to concrete decks. Moisture present in concrete slabs creates numerous problems for liquid membranes. Read how and why and what to do to avoid problems-by testing moisture levels, drying concrete and prepping it properly. 



To: Waterproofing Contractor Members Winter 2013 
 
From: WSRCA Waterproofing Technical Committee 
 
Subject: Evaluating Concrete Decks in Preparation for Waterproofing 
Membrane Application 
 
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After receiving reports from member contractors describing problems with 
waterproofing membranes maintaining adhesion to concrete decks, WSRCA's 
Waterproofing Committee has prepared the following Technical Bulletin to 
provide basic guidelines for evaluating new and existing concrete decks, prior to 
waterproofing. 
Factors that can affect short-term and long-term adhesion of waterproofing 
systems to concrete decks include the dryness of the deck or actual moisture 
content of the concrete, surface profile or finish, and use of curing compounds, 
surfacing agents and/or additives in the concrete mix. This bulletin also describes 
optional methods of mechanically drying wet or damp concrete decks to facilitate 
adhesion of waterproofing materials, and working with the concrete contractor to 
prevent an improper surface finish or use of concrete curing compounds and/or 
surfacing agents that inhibit drying or are incompatible with the waterproofing 
membrane.



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Wednesday, February 26, 2014

Deck collapse victims sue homeowners group and builder

The lesson is here for HOA's and any building owner is lessen and assign risk by inspecting decks, railings, balconies and stairs regularly. From The Courier Journal...

Deck collapse victims sue homeowners group and builder


A group of family members who were injured in a deck collapse during a December Christmas party in Floyd County now are suing the homeowner’s association and a homebuilder for negligence.

Barbara and Alexander Latuch of Charlestown and 23 relatives filed suit this month in Floyd Superior Court claiming Wolf Lake Homeowners Association Inc. and Schuler Homes Inc. failed to properly inspect and maintain the deck. They’re seeking unspecified damages for medical expenses, pain and lost wages.

Several video images taken by surveillance cameras document the moment when the deck gave way and family members crashed on top of each other onto a concrete patio a story below, beside a large, covered swimming pool.


Don't be a statistic, get your decks inspected and be sure!

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DURADEK Announces Winner Of "Best of Duradek" Contest

Congrats to Jane Jamieson the winner of the Vancouver Canucks hockey tickets!

Best of Duradek Contest Results

In honor of our 40th year in business and in recognition of the wonderful customers that have chosen Duradek as their deck waterproofing product, we held a 'Best of Duradek' contest (January 17 – February 23, 2014). We invited home owners and Duradek installers to send us pictures to show-off their decks and let us know what they love about their Duradek decks.

The random draw from all entries received was held on Monday, February 24th and the lucky winner of tickets to today's Canucks game and dinner for two was Jane Jamieson of Surrey, BC.

Jane sent us in this photo of her deck that is protected with Duradek Classic Barley with this wonderful comment:

 "Here is my deck ( in winter not being used mode ) with Duradek product on the floor…I had this installed in the mid '90′s and it still looks like new! I have power washed it but now use 'The Duke' to clean it and I think it does a better job than power washing. The deck always looks great and I have never had to do repairs and love the low maintenance!! Definitely would use again."
Jane Jamieson



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Monday, February 24, 2014

Fwd: Men Who Scammed CSLB Applicants, Licensees Sentenced to Jail



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February 24, 2014

CSLB #14-03

 

 

 

 

 

Men Who Scammed CSLB Applicants, Licensees
Sentenced to Jail

Two men plead guilty to conspiracy, ordered to pay victim restitution

SACRAMENTO — The Contractors State License Board announces that a second man has been sentenced to jail after scamming licensed California contractors and those attempting to become licensed.

Maico Merdinand Dilma, believed to be residing in Mexico, pleaded guilty on February 18, 2014, in Sacramento County Superior Court to a misdemeanor charge of conspiracy to cheat/defraud another person of property (Penal Code §182(a)(4)). He received 120 days in jail, three years of probation and was ordered to pay restitution to the victims.

Dilma was arrested in December 2013 following a multi-faceted investigation that began in the summer of 2012 when a number of license applicants told investigators they were conned by people falsely representing themselves as CSLB employees. Applicants were told they needed to purchase examination study guides, while licensees seeking an additional trade classification were told they needed continuing education credits or licensing exams, and needed to pay with a credit card over the telephone.

Luis Manuel Flores, of San Diego, was arrested in February 2013 while entering the United States at the California-Mexico border. He pleaded guilty to a felony charge of PC §182(a)(4) and was ordered to 180 days in jail and five years of probation.

Investigators determined that Flores and Dimla created a fraudulent business and website with names similar to CSLB. While in the Tijuana area, the two contacted CSLB applicants and licensees with phone numbers that appeared to victims as originating from the 916 area code (Sacramento area). At least 50 people were defrauded, in amounts ranging from $98 to $250 each. The number of victims may increase once people realize they were conned.

“Our consumer protection efforts go beyond those who hire contractors,” said CSLB Registrar Steve Sands. “We take very seriously any attempt to con or take advantage of our licensees or those who apply for a contractor license.”

CSLB issued an industry bulletin and a prominent alert on the CSLB website to warn contractors and applicants about people claiming to be from CSLB and asking for credit card information over the phone. They also were reminded that CSLB fees only are payable through the mail or at CSLB Headquarters in Sacramento. The warnings dramatically cut the number of people being victimized.

The Contractors State License Board licenses and regulates California's 300,000 contractors, and is regarded as one of the leading consumer protection agencies in the United States. It operates under the umbrella of the California Department of Consumer Affairs. In fiscal year 2012-13, CSLB helped recover nearly $44 million in ordered restitution for consumers. Information about hiring contractors is available on CSLB’s website or by calling (800) 321-CSLB (2752). You also can sign up for CSLB email alerts.

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