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Thursday, April 29, 2010
DM Figley Enters the Los Angeles/Orange County Market-Opens Store in Anaheim
Hekp Wanted-Deck Coating Installer in San Diego
Saw this ad on EBay classifieds...we are not responsible four the (sic) spelling...
Read more: http://sandiego.ebayclassifieds.com/construction-trades/san-diego/waterproof-deck-coating-insatller/?ad=2929532#ixzz0mUzRpka7
Waterproof Deck Coating Insatller (San Diego)
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- Profile: Active since 04/2010
- Address: 2829 Canon St., San Diego, CA 92106 (map)
- Date Posted: 04/15/10
- Job Type: Full-time
Ad ID: 2929532
Read more: http://sandiego.ebayclassifieds.com/construction-trades/san-diego/waterproof-deck-coating-insatller/?ad=2929532#ixzz0mUzRpka7
Tuesday, April 27, 2010
Hill Brothers To Introduce New Decking System
I heard from my salesman at Hill Brothers today that they are rolling out a new decking system geared towards "individuals who don't want...a full system."
Named "EZ Deck", the system will be announced and backed with literature and promotion shortly.
Keep tuned for more as we get to see the product...
Named "EZ Deck", the system will be announced and backed with literature and promotion shortly.
Keep tuned for more as we get to see the product...
Saturday, April 24, 2010
Did Desert Crete Decking Help Foil Arsonist In Monterey Firebombing?
Several years ago one of my clients had me install Desert Crete on one of his properties. (Desert Crete is the only decking system he uses, because of it's resistance to damage and easy care for his apt communities.
In October 0f 2009, someone came onto the property and at several locations threw Molotov cocktails onto the building, in an apparent attempt to harm someone...
MONTEREY, Calif -Early Wednesday morning the Monterey Fire Department responded to an apartment complex fire at 2000 David Avenue in Monterey.
Four apartment units were severely damaged, three cars were destroyed and 20 to 30 people have been displaced. The American Red Cross is helping the residents and a temporary shelter has been set up at Hilltop Community Center in Monterey.
The fire department says that the fire started around 3:30a.m. It was contained in about 30 minutes but crews remained on scene hours after the fire was contained.
No injuries have been reported.
6 engines, 2 trucks, and 30 firefighters were on scene to fight the fire.
The origin of the fire is considered "suspicious" and it is under investigation by the Monterey Police and the Monterey Fire Departments.
We had put Desert Crete decking on a deck over a garage, and on the walkways on the 2nd floor. I remember talking with the owner about the construction methods necessary to achieve Class A/One Hour fire resistant constrution, as walkways and stairs must be fire resistant constructed materials. The deck and walkways were covered in plywood and then we installed Desert Crete in the methods described in the ICC-ES report #1661.
So that's that then right? Well my client called me up to ask about fixing up some fire damaged decks. I took a ride up to Monterey to walk the job with him. This is what I observed...
Joists under walkway at 2nd floor
Garage joists and plywood severely fire damaged.
This pic was taken on the deck over the garage.
The fire ran up into the wall, damaging the 1st floor
apt, then continued up into the 2nd floor apt.
Paint melted on the stucco wall under the walkway.
LETS SEE THE WALKWAYS!
This walkway is directly above the garage deck.
There is no sign of fire damage to the decking at all!
Second area of walkway where fire below
damaged joists and plywood. No fire damage evident
at all.
Did the Desert Crete decking system stop this fire before lives were lost? I can't say and neither can anyone else. But you decide what is best for your building; a Class A and One Hour ICC-ES rated system or some crap from the cheapest bidder you can get? It's just your liability at risk...
In October 0f 2009, someone came onto the property and at several locations threw Molotov cocktails onto the building, in an apparent attempt to harm someone...
25 Displaced After "Suspicious" Apartment Fire in Monterey
Posted: Sep 30, 2009 4:38 AM PDT Updated: Sep 30, 2009 9:03 PM PDTFour apartment units were severely damaged, three cars were destroyed and 20 to 30 people have been displaced. The American Red Cross is helping the residents and a temporary shelter has been set up at Hilltop Community Center in Monterey.
The fire department says that the fire started around 3:30a.m. It was contained in about 30 minutes but crews remained on scene hours after the fire was contained.
No injuries have been reported.
6 engines, 2 trucks, and 30 firefighters were on scene to fight the fire.
The origin of the fire is considered "suspicious" and it is under investigation by the Monterey Police and the Monterey Fire Departments.
So that's that then right? Well my client called me up to ask about fixing up some fire damaged decks. I took a ride up to Monterey to walk the job with him. This is what I observed...
Joists under walkway at 2nd floor
The fire ran up into the wall, damaging the 1st floor
apt, then continued up into the 2nd floor apt.
I have not seen the walkway yet. I fully expect to see
damaged Desert Crete. The roof of the garage is
covered in plywood, as the fire dept chopped holes in it to
fight the flames.
LETS SEE THE WALKWAYS!
This walkway is directly above the garage deck.
There is no sign of fire damage to the decking at all!
damaged joists and plywood. No fire damage evident
at all.
Did the Desert Crete decking system stop this fire before lives were lost? I can't say and neither can anyone else. But you decide what is best for your building; a Class A and One Hour ICC-ES rated system or some crap from the cheapest bidder you can get? It's just your liability at risk...
Friday, April 23, 2010
ROOFTOP DECK IN Newport Beach CA becoming a seal hangout?
You Tube Video-Seal On Rooftop Deck click to view
Click here to read the Blog posting by Mike on the whole seal story
Hope it's a Desert Crete seal poop resistant deck!
Click here to read the Blog posting by Mike on the whole seal story
"HEY I GOT NO OPPOSABLE THUMBS, HELP A SEAL OUT, OPEN THE DAMNED COOLER & GET ME A BEER!"
Maybe the seals are getting smarter, why hang on the hot sand beach when on this rooftop deck there's beers, a view, some comfy chaise loungers...just need some seal hotties to make this a great day to hang on the deck.Hope it's a Desert Crete seal poop resistant deck!
Thursday, April 22, 2010
EPA Lead Rule Takes Effect
April 22, 2010 is the effective date for the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s Lead Renovation, Repair and Painting (RRP) program, which requires contractors who work in pre-1978 homes, schools and day-care centers to be certified in lead-safe practices.
On Tuesday, Kansas and Rhode Island adopted their own RRP programs in lieu of the federal program, bringing the number of authorized state programs to six. The other states are Mississippi, Wisconsin, Iowa and North Carolina.
Effective today:
• Renovation firms must be certified by the EPA.
• Individuals must be trained in lead-safe work practices.
• All training providers must be accredited by EPA.
Contractors who perform renovation, repairs, and painting jobs in pre-1978 housing and child-occupied facilities must, before beginning work, provide owners, tenants, and child-care facilities with a copy of EPA's lead hazard information pamphlet Renovate Right: Important Lead Hazard Information for Families, Child Care Providers, and Schools (PDF) (en español). Contractors must document compliance with this requirement. EPA’s pre-renovation disclosure form (PDF) may be used for this purpose.
As of today, federal law requires contractors to be certified and to use lead-safe work practices. To become certified, renovation contractors must submit an application and fee payment to EPA.
Contractors may read about how to comply with EPA's rule in the EPA Small Entity Compliance Guide to Renovate Right (PDF) (34 pp, 2.5MB) | en español (PDF) (34 pp, 1.3MB).
Contractors may read about how to use lead-safe work practices in EPA's Steps to Lead Safe Renovation, Repair and Painting (PDF) (36 pp, 878K) | en español (PDF) (36 pp, 1.5MB).
EPA expects about 150,000 contractors to be trained by today, leaving an additional 50,000 or more to be trained going forward. Training will continue after today, although enforcement will begin immediately.
Note: Contractors and training providers working in Wisconsin, Iowa, North Carolina, Mississippi, Kansas and Rhode Island must contact the state to find out more about its training and certification requirements.
For more information, visit http://www.epa.gov/lead/.
On Tuesday, Kansas and Rhode Island adopted their own RRP programs in lieu of the federal program, bringing the number of authorized state programs to six. The other states are Mississippi, Wisconsin, Iowa and North Carolina.
Effective today:
• Renovation firms must be certified by the EPA.
• Individuals must be trained in lead-safe work practices.
• All training providers must be accredited by EPA.
Contractors who perform renovation, repairs, and painting jobs in pre-1978 housing and child-occupied facilities must, before beginning work, provide owners, tenants, and child-care facilities with a copy of EPA's lead hazard information pamphlet Renovate Right: Important Lead Hazard Information for Families, Child Care Providers, and Schools (PDF) (en español). Contractors must document compliance with this requirement. EPA’s pre-renovation disclosure form (PDF) may be used for this purpose.
As of today, federal law requires contractors to be certified and to use lead-safe work practices. To become certified, renovation contractors must submit an application and fee payment to EPA.
Contractors may read about how to comply with EPA's rule in the EPA Small Entity Compliance Guide to Renovate Right (PDF) (34 pp, 2.5MB) | en español (PDF) (34 pp, 1.3MB).
Contractors may read about how to use lead-safe work practices in EPA's Steps to Lead Safe Renovation, Repair and Painting (PDF) (36 pp, 878K) | en español (PDF) (36 pp, 1.5MB).
EPA expects about 150,000 contractors to be trained by today, leaving an additional 50,000 or more to be trained going forward. Training will continue after today, although enforcement will begin immediately.
Note: Contractors and training providers working in Wisconsin, Iowa, North Carolina, Mississippi, Kansas and Rhode Island must contact the state to find out more about its training and certification requirements.
For more information, visit http://www.epa.gov/lead/.
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