These liquid membranes are used primarily in roofing applications and waterproofing.
Iotech also manufacturers clean room coatings for kitchens hospitals etc.
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Thursday, January 29, 2009
Sika Acquires Technology Leader in Liquid Membranes
The Sika Corporation announced it's purchase of Iotech Group Ltd, a manufacturer of polyurethane based liquid waterproofing membranes.
These liquid membranes are used primarily in roofing applications and waterproofing.
Iotech also manufacturers clean room coatings for kitchens hospitals etc.
Click on our headline to read Sika's Press Release
These liquid membranes are used primarily in roofing applications and waterproofing.
Iotech also manufacturers clean room coatings for kitchens hospitals etc.
Click on our headline to read Sika's Press Release
Monday, January 26, 2009
New Issue of WATERPROOF Magazine Out Now
The new issue of WATERPROOF Magazine hit my mailbox last week; this quarter's issue has articles on
- Vapor Barriers and the Underslab Solution
- Above Grade Waterproofing for Commercial Construction-Every building needs above-grade waterproofing. The article discusses the qualities such sealants need, and the different types on the market.
- Thrive in Hard Times:
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Saturday, January 24, 2009
Interesting Court Case Highlights Hazards of Hiring Non-Licensed Contractors
Use non-professional unlicensed waterproofers at your own risk...from the pages of a decision handed down from the Court of Appeals Division I in the State of Washington
After reading through this, I'm sure the repairs to redo the work by unqualified people will cost far more than it would have to just paid up front to do the job right.
Click our headline to read the whole decision if you care too...in fact I insist you do, because there is a very valuable lesson to be learnt here!
Lesson, going cheap does not save money! It costs...
Opinion Information Sheet
| Docket Number: | 61006-6 |
| Title of Case: | Berg Holdings, Et Al., Apps. vs. Pinnacle Realty Mgmt. Co., Resp. |
| File Date: | 12/29/2008 |
Berg is the owner of Keeler's Corner, an apartment complex in Lynnwood.
In February 1999, Berg entered into the PMA with Pinnacle. The PMA set forth
the terms by which Pinnacle would manage Keeler's Corner on Berg's behalf.
Seven months after signing the PMA, Berg began major reconstruction on
the Keeler's Corner complex. The project included the complete stripping and
recladding of siding on the apartment buildings, as well as the reconstruction of
waterproofing for the apartment decks. Berg retained Marx/Okubo & Associates,
Ltd. as its construction representative and employed USA Construction and
Arne's Construction to repair and replace the siding on the entire complex. In
conjunction with this work, Marx/Okubo discussed with Pinnacle whether
Pinnacle could and would perform the deck waterproofing. Pinnacle employee
Dan McDougal agreed to waterproof the decks.
The two memoranda excerpted below are the only written record of the
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No. 61006-6-I (consol. with No. 61507-6-I)/3
parties' understanding regarding McDougal's work. The first memorandum was
a facsimile sent from Greg Arnold of Marx/Okubo to Pinnacle representative Pat
Stullick, a copy of which was also sent to Skip Berg, the owner of Berg Holdings:
I have spoken with Dan, the carpenter/waterproofer at the
project about waterproofing the decking which has required
removal and replacement. I don't have an exact amount of
new deck surface which requires waterproofing at the
buildings where work has proceeded and repairs have been
made, although the amount is far greater than was
anticipated, and far more than one man can handle on his
own, as was the original intention. He indicated that he
would be willing to hire one or perhaps two qualified
applicators he used to work with, along with a couple/few
unskilled laborers to accomplish the waterproofing. He is
ready to proceed on this, although is concerned about
bonding and insurance. I am wondering if he (and his
workers) might do the work as maintenance
workers/employees of Pinnacle. The other options include
getting a bid from a waterproofing contractor, or letting
Arne's Construction proceed with the waterproofing. I
mentioned to Skip [Berg] that there is an employee of Arne's
who used to be a waterproofing contractor, however, he is
the only qualified applicator with Arne's Construction and
would require more help. Both of these other options would
be more expensive than having Dan do the work.
The second memorandum was another facsimile sent from Greg Arnold to Pat
Stullick.
I spoke with Skip [Berg] this morning on the telephone. He
wants Dan to start the waterproofing of the repaired
deck/landings at Keeler's. We agreed that it was more a
Property Management scope of work, in that Dan is currently
under contract with Keeler's and Pinnacle.
Pinnacle and Berg did not enter into a separate written agreement setting forth
the terms under which McDougal would perform the waterproofing work on
Pinnacle's behalf.
Friday, January 23, 2009
THIS BIT OF HUMOR BROUGHT TO YOU COURTESY OF THE ONION....
Yes I copied and pasted the Onion's article over to here and then deliberately without malice changed the names they used in their article to use mine, Bill as a joke you know?, so click to their pages and keep 'the Onion happy about getting visitors. I thought this applied to decking since many are now made with concrete materials. Or maybe my sense of humor just differs from most, I don't know...enjoy!
Foreman Whips Up Special Batch Of Concrete Deck Coating For Favorite Customer
OMAHA, NE—Schultz Concrete Company foreman Al Grayson, 42, mixed up a home-made vat of his finest concrete deck coating blend Tuesday for Central Coast Waterproofing's Bill Leys, after inviting his favorite customer to "follow [him] 'round back for the good stuff." "Bill's been coming to me for years, and I know exactly how he likes it," said Grayson, adding that his special batch isn't the kind that lasts just long enough to satisfy the inspectors but then falls apart. "This is concrete deck coatings the way my grandfather made them, with just a touch of gypsum. There was only one bag left, so I tucked it away for my main man Bill." While Grayson refused to divulge his secret recipe, he did claim to use only organic cement, artesian well water, and "enough quartzite to make any deck sparkle."
Deck Expert Adds DM Figley's Blog to list of Feedburner Blogs we get feeds from
I've added in waterproofing wholesaler DM Figley's blog to my list of updated feedburner blog lists, watch for bloggers at Figley to post new items!
Click to go to Figley's Blog
Thursday, January 22, 2009
Local Fav Grower Native Sons Now a "Live Roof" Regional Grower For Green Roofs
My wife sent me this update about local favorite grower of drought tolerant natives and Med/s Africa plants now being a Live Roof regional grower for green roof projects. Good for them, they are a great grower!
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Native Sons is the regional grower for the Live Roof modular green roof system. LiveRoof is the first prevegetated modular green roof system developed by growers and specifically designed to grow plants on a rooftop environment.
Aesthetic and Social Benefits
- Green roofs are much better looking than asphalt or tar.
- Natural views create more productive, healthy, happy, creative, relaxed people.
- Green roofs expand the usefulness of buildings via patios, gardens and vistas.
Environmental Benefits
- Urban Heat Island Mitigation
- Noise Reduction
- Fire Prevention
- Water Conservation
References
- Green Roof: A Case Study: Michael Van Valkenburgh Associates' Design For the Headquarters of the American Society of Landscape Architects
- Green Roof Plants: A Resource and Planting Guide'
- Green Roofs for Healthy Cities
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