Friday, November 1, 2013

Westcoat Epoxy Floor Contest

Saw on FB that Westcoat is sponsoring a contest...

Enter now with your epoxy floor pics...

ATTENTION APPLICATORS AND CONTRACTORS!
It's Epoxy Season here at Westcoat! Submit your Epoxy job photos for the chance to win $1000 in Westcoat material credit!

Here's what you have to do:
Install a Westcoat Epoxy System. Once job is complete and cleaned up take 3-5 photos (high resolution preferred but not required). You can submit as many jobs as you like by the submission end date. We will moderate and post the top Epoxy photos. Photos must be received between November 1, 2013 through December 31, 2013. Job must feature a Westcoat Epoxy System. Viewers can vote once per day. Voting will take place January 6, 2014 through January 16, 2014. Winner will be announced January 20, 2014.

The Prize
Photo with the most "Likes" wins $1000 in Westcoat Material Credit!


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Thursday, October 31, 2013

Inquiry

A client of ours hired Deck Tech to install Nevada Coating Systems Extra Tough system. 

When Deck Tech arrived they applied a product from buckets labeled Carboline. Carboline ET 

Can you confirm or deny that this is an authorized product that is a suitable substitute for NCS Extra Tough or is this an unapproved substitute? 

Does Nevada Coatings actually manufacture product or simply resell under a private label or open source?

Secondly, 
It appears that the mil thickness  applied is apx 8-12 mils instead of the 45 mils minimum as specified in the tech bulletin at nevadacoatings.com  

Thank you


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805-545-8300 Central California
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831-244-0874 N California
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Suits Alleges Waterproofer Did Not Apply Proper Mil Thickness of Materials

From The Lousiana Record - 

Suit filed against waterproofing form alleges improper mil thickness allowed  manufacturer to not warranty a job...and they can do that, liquid membranes must be applied to a minimum thickness to work...and more is always better than less!

NEW ORLEANS – A New Orleans condo association is suing a waterproofing company for applying too-thin coats of its product on its building.

1205 St. Charles Condominium Association Inc. filed suit against Advance Waterproofing Co. Inc. and Gregory G. Kempton in the Orleans Parish Civil District Court on Aug. 16.

The plaintiff claims that the defendants failed to complete work on the building in question according to the agreement laid out in their contract.

Read the rest here  http://louisianarecord.com/news/256396-condo-association-sues-waterproofing-company-for-thin-coverage

What do you think? Post your comments here...


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NEW PAPERLESS FAX # 805-856-1528 (by Hello Fax)
805-545-8300 Central California
424-235-3196 S California
831-244-0874 N California
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Wednesday, October 30, 2013

Botched Tile Install Wastes Thousand of Dollars...

We recently consulted with a client on a tile deck job...
Take a look at these pictures and see what happens with a bad tile contractor who fails to lay out his tiles to install first and figure out the layout first, and then his failure to follow instructions...


Picture one-there is a large gap at the edge under the tile. Water rolling off deck will roll back under tile. The back of a tile is supposed to have 95% thinset coverage on exterior tiles to eliminate tile popping off from water under them...


Picture two My keys slip under tile an good two inches...of no coverage on the back of the tile


Picture three There are several things to look at here...
First, note the tiles in the forefront of the pic...see the stains around the grout areas? 
That's from using a sponge on the grout on unsealed tiles instead of sealing the tiles before installing them,
 then bag grouting the tiles in after setting. 

Second, note the outside edges of the tile. In the front of the picture the tiles are cut in half, 
towards the back of the side the tiles are full sized tiles. Someone 
didn't lay out their job first...


Picture four And here's the final proof an idiot did this job...the tile installer 
finished the edge on this side of the deck with grout,
 BECAUSE HE DIDN'T LAY OUT HIS JOB FIRST!

OUR VERDICT- THIS JOB SHOULD BE REJECTED.
What do you think? Let us know in the comments section...



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NEW PAPERLESS FAX # 805-856-1528 (by Hello Fax)
805-545-8300 Central California
424-235-3196 S California
831-244-0874 N California
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From Duradek's Blog - Duradek Invites You to ABX 2013 – Free Admission

Saw this from their Facebook post...

"One of the largest events for the design and construction industry in the country, and the largest conference and trade show in New England, Architecture Boston Expo (ABX) is just around the corner!
Duradek will be there, represented by Duradek of New England / Railing Pro's decking expert Steve McTaggart who can share with you the many benefits of making Duradek your decking materials provider."

So, if you are in the New England region and want to discover the advantages Duradek can bring to your projects, visit Steve at the Duradek booth #608. You can register online with promo code...Click here to read Duradeks post and get your special code http://www.duradek.com/duradek-invites-you-to-abx-2013-free-admission/

Tell 'em we sent ya!
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NEW PAPERLESS FAX # 805-856-1528 (by Hello Fax)
805-545-8300 Central California
424-235-3196 S California
831-244-0874 N California
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Monday, October 28, 2013

Congratulations! Duradek's Tiledek to Be Featured on Upcoming HGTV Episode

Tiledek Included in Upcoming Income Property Episode – HGTV PVR Alert!

HGTV's award winning lifestyle series 'Income Property' is in it's 8th season, and Duradek is proud to be a supplier for the upcoming episode 'Nick and Karen' on November 7th on HGTV (check you local listings).

Host, Scott McGillvary's hands on approach to renovation and real estate has enabled him to build his own real estate empire with dozens of properties and hundreds of tenants. Scott takes his knowledge and experience to help cash-strapped homeowners and teaches them how to generate income from their existing residence. A big part of that is starting with the right products for home renovations.

Duradek is the ideal solution to invest in a home's value by creating a beautiful and waterproofed outdoor living space and ensuring the area below is dry. While adding dry space below any balcony is advantageous, it is particularly important when a deck is situated above living space. Protecting the structure of the home is of the highest importance and the Duradek system of waterproofing does just that.

READ THE REST HERE http://www.duradek.com/duradek-income-property-hgtv-pvr-alert/

Find out more about deck waterproofing at www.deckexpert.com 

Bill Leys-The Deck Expert
NEW PAPERLESS FAX # 805-856-1528 (by Hello Fax)
805-545-8300 Central California
424-235-3196 S California
831-244-0874 N California
www.concretefloorstore.com  gallery of concrete flooring, installed by CCW
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