WICRLeaks.com has hit the web in a big way, debuting several weeks ago and rapidly turning into a viral sensation for folks in the decking industry.
The site parody's Wikileaks website while bringing a serious issue to light. The secrets of David Krubinski and his associates.
In the decking industry in California Arizona and Nevada, Krubinski is known as the former sales person for Mer-Kote Products and as the owner of Nevada Coating Systems, ICR Services and as a consultant. For years rumors have circulated but remained unsubstantiated. Well that isn't the case anymore, as many of those rumors have been laid bare...
At WICRLeaks.com, you'll hear audio tape of David Krubinski, see documents and emails from him and read them and see what secrets he has been hiding...check it out today.
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Friday, April 25, 2014
Wednesday, March 26, 2014
Bill Leys Presents Seminar at JLC Live in Providence RI
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Attendees learned about the various Division Seven Pedestrian Traffic Coatings available, their differences, pro's and con's and how to select the proper system for the job at hand.
The Powerpoint based seminar also reviewed construction methods for building a decks framing and substrates for tile and pedestrian coatings.
Several editors from Hanley Wood's JLC magazine also sat in on the presentation.
The presentation at JLC coincided nicely with the publication of the new issue of JLC, which featured our new article on deck drains and scuppers.
I received a nice round of applause at the end of the session. I thank the attendees and JLC Live staff, especially Julie Clifford and Olivia Espinosa for having me at JLC in Providence! I hope to see you at JLC in Portland again next year.
Contact us for scheduling a seminar on building and waterproofing decks. Custom seminars based on the audience-architects, builders, homeowner association managers and more are available. Call Bill at 805-801-2380
New Article By DeckExpert.com's Bill Leys Published By Journal of Light Construction
A new article by Bill Leys, where he discusses drains and scuppers for decks has been published by The Journal of Light Construction, a Hanley-Wood magazine.
My company specializes in installing waterproof decks, but I often also get calls to fix existing decks that are leaking or coming apart. Many times, these jobs are familiar. They are ones we had bid on to build originally, but didn't get—probably because we had priced the jobs to use the best materials available and install them correctly.
The March issue of JLC is out now, subscribe today or you can read the article by clicking here http://www.jlconline.com/decks/scuppers-and-drains-for-waterproof-decks_o.aspx?dfpzone=general
Scuppers and Drains for Waterproof Decks
My company specializes in installing waterproof decks, but I often also get calls to fix existing decks that are leaking or coming apart. Many times, these jobs are familiar. They are ones we had bid on to build originally, but didn't get—probably because we had priced the jobs to use the best materials available and install them correctly.
The March issue of JLC is out now, subscribe today or you can read the article by clicking here http://www.jlconline.com/decks/scuppers-and-drains-for-waterproof-decks_o.aspx?dfpzone=general
Tuesday, March 11, 2014
Did A lack of Waterproofing on Elevated Concrete Walkway Cause the Failure That Killed a Firefighter?
I have to wonder after reading this article at D&D Durability & Design
"Significant deterioration, weathering and corrosion caused a walkway collapse that killed a firefighter last month at the University of Missouri, engineers have found.
A "concrete shear failure" was responsible for the collapse of an elevated exterior walkway Feb. 22 at the University Village housing complex in Columbia, MO, according to a recent report by structural engineers, authorities and local news outlets.
A 23-year veteran of the Columbia Fire Department died while working the accident scene."
A copy of the "Cause of Failure Report" is available here.
“In general, the walkway support beams, metal deck and concrete slab were all found to be significantly deteriorated,” structural engineer Patrick Earney, PE, wrote in the report.
That sounds like a lack of waterproofing to me, even without reading the report completely.
What do you think? Can your Association or Apartment Community risk failure of a walkway and the death of someone simply from poor or a lack of waterproofing?
Bill Leys-The Deck Expert
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From PlasticsNews.com via Pro Deck Builder Magazine
Three lawsuits alleging PVC decks made by Azek Building Products and its parent company, CPG International, Inc., contain design and manufacturing defects and were deceptively marketed are being consolidated in New Jersey.
The decks are susceptible to cracking, discoloring, fading, chalking and degrading shortly after installation, according to the most recent lawsuit filed in January by a married couple in Massachusetts.
READ THE REST HERE http://www.plasticsnews.com/article/20140228/NEWS/140229911/deck-lawsuits-against-azek-consolidated-in-new-jersey#
Do you have an AZEK deck? Tell us your experiences with it.
Bill Leys-The Deck Expert
NEW PAPERLESS FAX # 805-856-1528 (by Hello Fax)
www.centralcoastwaterproofing.com Lic 890269
805-801-2380
www.centralcoastwaterproofing.com Lic 890269
www.concretefloorstore.com gallery of concrete flooring, installed by CCW
Wednesday, March 5, 2014
CSLB Sting Nabs Unlicensed Contractors For Deck Repairs
CSLB Press Release - 2/27/14
Ragtag Assortment of Suspects Arrested in Pioneer CSLB Undercover Sting
Six cited include registered sex offender and two repeat offenders
SACRAMENTO — A half-dozen men illegally operating as contractors were cited during an undercover sting operation conducted in Pioneer on February 25, 2014, by the Contractors State License Board (CSLB) with assistance from Amador County District Attorney investigators, and the Department of Insurance.
During the eight-hour sting, officers held one suspect at gunpoint after he refused to cooperate, ran from investigators, locked himself in his vehicle, and made threatening movements. Another suspect was found to be on probation for making terrorists threats, while still another suspect was found to have prior criminal history as a sex offender. Two suspects had been arrested in previous CSLB stings.
“Inviting an unlicensed contractor into your home is like playing with a stick of dynamite, definitely not worth the risk,” CSLB Registrar Steve Sands said. “You always should check CSLB’s website to see if the person bidding on your job has an active contractor license that is in good standing.”
CSLB’s Statewide Investigative Fraud Team (SWIFT) held the operation at a single-family home in the Gold Country town of Pioneer, along Highway 88. Investigators requested bids for deck repair, landscaping, and exterior painting. High bids received during the sting were $6,000 for deck repair, and a $4,200 bid for exterior paint. Suspected unlicensed operators were found advertising on flyers, newspapers, and online bulletin boards, including craigslist.org.
All six suspects received misdemeanor citations for contracting without a license (Business and Professions Code section 7028). In California, all home improvement jobs valued at $500 or more (combined labor and material costs) must be conducted by a company or person with a CSLB-issued license. First-conviction penalties for contracting without a license include up to six months in jail and/or up to $5,000 in fines. Penalties escalate with successive violations.
Four suspects were cited on a misdemeanor charge of illegal advertising (Business and Professions Code section 7027.1). State law requires contractors to place their license number in all print, broadcast, and online advertisements. Those without a license can advertise for jobs valued at less than $500, but the ad must state that they are not a licensed contractor.
Suspects receiving notices to appear (NTAs) are scheduled for arraignment at 8:00 a.m. on April 7, 2014, in Amador County Superior Court, 500 Argonaut Lane, Jackson CA 95642 (Map).
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Bill Leys-The Deck Expert
NEW PAPERLESS FAX # 805-856-1528 (by Hello Fax)
www.centralcoastwaterproofing.com Lic 890269
805-801-2380
www.centralcoastwaterproofing.com Lic 890269
www.concretefloorstore.com gallery of concrete flooring, installed by CCW
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