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noreply@blogger.com (Bill Leys-The Deck Expert) — Sat, 28 Jan 2012 16:51:00 +0000

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FYI, as many of you are on Facebook, and Deck Expert.com is too, Im inviting you to feel free to cross post your announcements new products jobs and anything else deck and concrete related to our Facebook page...Duradek is now actively cross posting blog posts and product announcements.

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Super-Krete Expands to Texas!

noreply@blogger.com (Bill Leys-The Deck Expert) — Thu, 26 Jan 2012 23:54:00 +0000

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Polycoat adds sales reps to support its products

noreply@blogger.com (Bill Leys-The Deck Expert) — Thu, 26 Jan 2012 18:59:00 +0000

Press release date: January 24, 2012

Welcomes Adriaan van der Capellen and Steven McGrane Plus Eighteen Independent, North American Sales Reps

Santa Fe Springs, CA - January 24, 2012 - American Polymers Corporation (dba Polycoat Products), a leading manufacturer and custom formulator of high performance protective polyurethanes, polyurea, and polyaspartic coatings and linings welcomes two new important additions to its California sales staff plus eighteen independent, North American sales reps tasked with expanding sales throughout the US, Canada and Mexico. Adriaan van der Capellen, Sales and Technical Support Manager, Waterproof Division and Steven McGrane, Technical Sales Manager, Industrial Applications, Foam Division have joined Polycoat to grow their respective division's sales and provide sales and technical support to local distributors and contractors.

"van der Capellen and McGrane bring us strong, hands-on, sales and technical support expertise that will assist us in our explosive national growth", said Ashish Dhuldhoya, Senior Vice President, Polycoat Products. "Their wide-ranging industry and product knowledge will assist us in advancing our core businesses and adding new and exciting solutions to our family of products".

Joe Nichy, National Sales Manager of Polycoat Products stated, "van der Capellen and McGrane are just the first step in our nationwide sales force expansion. We're also added eighteen experienced independent coatings sales reps that give us comprehensive brand exposure and enable us to grow and expand our product offerings nationally and throughout North America."

Adriaan van der Capellen is a coatings industry veteran with over 34 years of sales, technical support, new business development and coatings industry experience. His knowledge in the area of waterproofing and coatings spans all facets of new and remedial construction including product sales, technical support, writing specifications, estimating, project management and application preparation of waterproofing products, deck coatings and epoxy coating systems.

Prior to joining Polycoat, van der Capellen held Technical Sales and Manager positions with Pacific Polymers, Williams Specialty Coatings and Slater Waterproofing. He is fluent in Dutch and holds a J.D. in Law from Western State University College of Law and a B. A. in Political Science degree from California State University Long Beach. Steven McGrane brings a strong sales and technical foam application background along with hands-on expertise in industrial applications. He joins Polycoat from his most recent position with Arnco Construction. Prior to that he held sales and technical positions with Henry Co. / RTC and Pro-Tech Products. McGrane's comprehensive understanding and technical expertise of foam coatings will assist Polycoat with its emerging foam division sales and product development. His keen ability to trouble shoot technical problems and work closely with customers on large commercial industrial projects will greatly benefit Polycoat Products and its customers.

Polycoat Independent Coating Sales Reps: United States Advanced Roofing Technologies, Jerry Guadenau -Territory: HI Blue Sky Solutions, Gene Monk - Territory: IA, NE, SD Brad Higgins - Territory: CT, RI, MA, NH, VT, ME CPI, Inc. - Alan Brown - Territory: Southern California Design Resources Group, John Peden - Territory: TX, OK Five Side Specialty Sales, Bill Armitage,- Territory: IN, KY Gooding Company LLC, Kevin Gooding - Territory: VA, NC, SC Hanson Building Specialties, Jim Hanson - Territory: WI, Northern IL Korber sales Company, William Korber, Bill Korber and Jeff Hughart - Territory: AZ, NM, CO, WY, MT Madco Sales, Mark Madis and Dan Bronish - Territory: OH OCH Consulting, Mike Costello - Territory: OR, WA, AK S & K Marketing Group, Pat Tewl - Territory: Northern California Surface Solutions, Brett Cline - Territory: UT VP Industrial Coatings, Gary O'Conner and Eric Fisher -Territory: NY, PA Canada Mack Nagendrain - Territory: Canada, Ontario Province PRO Agencies, Walt Carlyle - Territory: Canada, British Columbia & Alberta Provinces Mexico Recubrimientos Industriales, Hector Yamamoto - Territory: Mexico, States of Baja California, Baja California Sur, Sonora, Sinaloa Exspec, Jose Elizondo - Territory: Mexico, States of Campeche, Chiapas, Chihuahoa, Coahuila, Distrito Federal, Durango, Guanajuato, Guerrero, Jalisco, Mexico, Michoacan, Nayarit, Nuevo Leon, Oaxaca, Queretaro, Quintana Roo, San Luis Potosi, tabasco, Tamaulipas, Veracruz, Yucantan, Zacatecas

About Polycoat Products Polycoat Products is a division of American Polymers, headquartered in Santa Fe Springs, CA. The company manufactures high performance, monolithic, protective polyurethanes, polyurea, and polyaspartic coatings for the construction and waterproofing industries. Its waterproofing product application specialties include Vehicular Parking Decks, Pedestrian Decks, Below Grade Membranes and Caulking Compounds with a special selection of elastomeric deck coatings with Class A and Class B fire ratings. Polycoat Products coatings can be applied by spray, roller, trowel, slurry, and brush for easy application. Polycoat Products brand names include: PC-Crete®, Polydeck®, Poly-I-Gard®, Polycoat-Aquaseal®, Poly-Aquatight®, Polyeuro®,

LinkedIn Network Updates, 1/25/2012

noreply@blogger.com (Bill Leys-The Deck Expert) — Wed, 25 Jan 2012 18:48:00 +0000

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No mechanics lien rights for condo common area.

noreply@blogger.com (Bill Leys-The Deck Expert) — Fri, 20 Jan 2012 19:06:00 +0000

By Edmund A. Allcock

On December 20, 2011, the Appeals Court ruled in an unpublished decision brought by a contractor against a condominium trust that mechanics liens imposed by contractors are inapplicable in the condominium context and cannot be utilized to attach common areas and/or secure contractor claims for non-payment. The case involves a subcontractor who was not paid by a general contractor hired by the condominium trust to perform work at a condominium. The general contractor went bankrupt towards the end of the project and did not fully pay the subcontractor. With no chance of a recovery in bankruptcy, the subcontractor filed a statutory mechanics lien against the condominium building and then filed a lawsuit to enforce the lien against the condominium trust. The subcontractor also asserted a claim for unjust enrichment against the condominium trust (i.e. that the condominium trust should pay the subcontractor since the condominium trust received the benefit of the work performed on the building.

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CSLB Press Release: CSLB Fresno Sting Sends 21 to Court for Ripping Off Consumers

noreply@blogger.com (Bill Leys-The Deck Expert) — Wed, 18 Jan 2012 22:27:00 +0000

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: January 18, 2012

CSLB #12-01
CSLB Media Contacts

Rick Lopes
Chief of Public Affairs
916.947.8828
rlopes@cslb.ca.gov

Melanie Bedwell
Public Information Officer
916.255.4717
mbedwell@cslb.ca.gov

Venus Stromberg
Public Information Officer
Spanish Language Media
916.860.9431
vstromberg@cslb.ca.gov

CSLB Fresno Sting Sends 21 to Court for Ripping Off Consumers
Unlicensed, uninsured construction activity targeted during two-day undercover operation

SACRAMENTO – Most of the 21 individuals caught by the Contractors State License Board's (CSLB) Statewide Investigative Fraud Team (SWIFT) during an undercover sting operation at a Fresno County home near Fig Garden on January 11 and 12, 2012, were found to be illegally charging excessive up-front payments. The Fresno County District Attorney's Office, Employment Development Department, California Highway Patrol, and the Fresno Police Special Investigations Bureau assisted in the two-day operation.

Tips from the Central California Better Business Bureau, as well as suspected illegal print and online advertisements, helped identify the illegal operators. Investigators posed as homeowners, and contacted the suspected non-licensees, seeking bids for plumbing, painting, tree trimming, fencing, landscaping, and general construction projects. The 21 suspects who bid more than $500 for labor and materials received notices to appear in court for contracting without a license, in violation of California Business and Professions (B&P) Code section 7028. Contractors are also required to place their state contractor license number in all advertisements, under B&P Code section 7027.1.

Sixteen individuals solicited more than the legal down payment amount (10 percent of the contract price or $1,000, whichever is less) and will face additional charges for violating B&P Code section 7159.5 (a)(3)(b). The district attorney will also charge five of the sting suspects for failure to have workers' compensation insurance coverage for their employees, in violation of Labor Code section 3700.5.

Two suspects are not strangers to CSLB. Hilario Ortiz, 52, of Larry's Flooring and Home Repair in Fresno, said he was "through." Ortiz was caught in two CSLB stings in 2010. James Lawrence Campbell, 40, of Fresno, had an outstanding warrant for not showing up for sentencing after entering a plea of contracting without a license and illegal advertising in a prior case. Unlicensed fencing contractor Martin Mendoza, 35, of Fresno, is a registered sex offender. Since 2005, state law has required that those applying for new licenses or an additional license classification must submit fingerprints for a Department of Justice background check.

"Before looking for a home improvement contractor, consumers should review CSLB's easy-to-read 10 Tips to Making Sure Your Contractor Measures Up flyer, which is available in English, Spanish, and several other languages on our website," said CSLB Registrar Steve Sands. "The next step should be to check the license online or through our toll-free number to be sure the contractor meets state standards in the appropriate trade, follows state laws, and has workers' compensation coverage for employees. The last thing a homeowner wants is to be financially responsible for a contractor's employee who is hurt while working on their property because the employer didn't carry workers' compensation insurance."

The following suspects, cited the first day of CSLB's operation, are scheduled for arraignment on February 28, 2012, in Fresno County Superior Court, 1100 Van Ness Avenue:

DAY 1:

SUSPECT'S NAME, BUSINESS, AND CITY

AGE

WORK

CLASS

VIOLATIONS

Alvaro DeZubiria, Jr.

Mainstream Plumbing

Fresno

Plumbing

Use of a license number not issued to the individual, contracting without a license, illegal advertising, soliciting excessive down payment

Manuel Madera

Fresno

Painting

Contracting without a license, illegal advertising, soliciting excessive down payment

James Lawrence Campbell

Fresno

Painting

Contracting without a license, illegal advertising, soliciting excessive down payment

*Warrant on prior CSLB case

Willie Ed Johnson, Jr.

Fresno

General Construction

Contracting without a license, soliciting excessive down payment

Johnny Griego Garcia

Fresno

Tree Services

Contracting without a license, illegal advertising, soliciting excessive down payment

Johnny Guerrero Garcia, Jr.

Fresno

Tree Services

Contracting without a license, illegal advertising, soliciting excessive down payment, no workers' comp

Redwine Thornten Carroll,II

R.T.C.2

Clovis

General Construction

Contracting without a license, illegal advertising, soliciting excessive down payment

Martin Mendoza

Mendoza Fencing

Fresno

Fencing

Contracting without a license, no workers' comp

*Registered sex offender

Luis Luz-Gonzales

Fresno

Painting

Contracting without a license, illegal advertising, soliciting excessive down payment, no workers' comp

Juventino Espinoza

Cutler

Landscaping

Contracting without a license, illegal advertising, soliciting excessive down payment

Anthony Michael Romero

Kingsburg

Concrete

Contracting without a license, illegal advertising

Individuals cited the second day of CSLB's operation are scheduled for arraignment on March 6 and 13, 2012, in Fresno County Superior Court, 1100 Van Ness Avenue:

DAY 2:

SUSPECT'S NAME, BUSINESS, AND

CITY

AGE

WORK

CLASS

VIOLATIONS

Antonio Arnaldo Lemus

Custom Painting

Fresno

Painting

Contracting without a license, illegal advertising, soliciting excessive down payment, no workers' comp

Brian Karl Craighead

Home Projects and Repair

Auberry

General Construction

Contracting without a license, illegal advertising, soliciting excessive down payment

Gilbert Joseph Bustos

Handy Man Services

Fresno

Painting

Contracting without a license, illegal advertising, soliciting excessive down payment, no workers' comp

Matthew Wayne Leazer

Fresno

General Construction

Contracting without a license, soliciting excessive down payment

Ricardo Guizar-Reyes

Fresno

Plumbing

Contracting without a license, illegal advertising

Hilario Ortiz

Larry's Flooring & Home Repair

Fresno

General Construction

Contracting without a license, illegal advertising, soliciting excessive down payment

Travis David Hensley

Fresno

Tree Services

Contracting without a license

Donato Joaquin Canzio

Fresno

General Construction

Contracting without a license, illegal advertising, soliciting excessive down payment

Sergio Abel Cuevas

Fresno

Painting

Contracting without a license

Jose Francisco Perez

Fresno

Painting

Contracting without a license, illegal advertising, soliciting excessive down payment

CSLB urges consumers to follow these tips before hiring anyone to work on their home:

· Hire only licensed contractors and ask to see their license and a photo ID to verify their identity.

· Always check the license number on CSLB's website at www.cslb.ca.gov or www.CheckTheLicenseFirst.com to make sure the license is in good standing.

· Don't pay more than 10 percent or $1,000, whichever is less, as a down payment. There is an exception for about two dozen licensees who carry special bonds to protect consumers. These exceptions are noted on CSLB's website.

· Don't pay in cash, and don't let payments get ahead of the work.

· Get at least three bids, check references, and get a written contract.

The Contractors State License Board operates under the umbrella of the California Department of Consumer Affairs. More information and publications about hiring contractors are available on the CSLB website or by calling 800-321-CSLB (2752). You can also sign up for CSLB email alerts. CSLB licenses and regulates California's 300,000 contractors, and is regarded as one of the leading consumer protection agencies in the United States. In fiscal year 2010-11, CSLB helped recover nearly $45 million in ordered restitution for consumers.

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APRA Advisor - Homeowner Association Information

noreply@blogger.com (Bill Leys-The Deck Expert) — Wed, 18 Jan 2012 16:04:00 +0000

Association of Professional Reserve Analysts (APRA) is the national trade association for those that hold the Professional Reserve Analyst (PRA) credential.
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LinkedIn Network Updates, 1/18/2012

noreply@blogger.com (Bill Leys-The Deck Expert) — Wed, 18 Jan 2012 15:38:00 +0000

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Color Your World at the Concrete Decor Show

noreply@blogger.com (Bill Leys-The Deck Expert) — Sat, 14 Jan 2012 16:21:00 +0000

Training & Seminars: February 20-24, 2012

Exhibits: February 22-24, 2012

Each year artisans and manufacturers find new ways to use color to create award-winning projects using stains, dyes, iron oxides, color hardeners, integral colors and new products. From advanced stenciling materials to fascinating metallics, there is always something to learn about.

Courses at the Concrete Decor Show in San Antonio include hands-on workshops that help artisans master new techniques and produce portfolio samples, inspiring seminars on color theory and faux finishing techniques, methods to improve durability and panel discussions led by industry experts. Leading artisans, colorists and manufacturers at the Concrete Decor Show will provide insights on special techniques top professionals use to produce work that stands out from the competition.

Work done by Rachel Bruce

The New Era of Decorative Concrete Stenciling - Rachel Bruce of FLOORmap Designs and Chris Swanson of Colour will lead an intensive, hands-on workshop on covering the entire process of multilayer, registration-aligned vinyl stencil use for adding outstanding graphic art to concrete surfaces. Participants will learn insider tips and tricks for adding dimension and subtle realism to their work. Space is limited.

Advanced Artistic Techniques for Concrete Staining - A workshop by Shellie Rigsby of Acanthus Inc and Randall Klassen of Klassen Concrete will teach participants how to produce fantastic faux finishing techniques using specialized products to achieve texture, sheen, refraction, iridescence, pictorial details and special effects - with and without stencils. Each student will be provided with sample boards for practice. Space is limited.

Work done by Steven Ochs
and Gerald Taylor

Understanding Color - A seminar by art professor Steven Ochs will present a program on the theories behind color, color blending and color matching. A well-known community muralist, Ochs will present concepts that can be applied to all types of paint, stain and dye use. He has used the concepts in concrete applications to produce work that wows.

Creative Opportunities for Designing With Color Panel - Join a group of industry experts as they explore and discuss the wide variety of sustainable and visually exciting ways that designers, architects and contractors can use color to create award-winning projects.

Water-feature concept drawing by David Montoya

GFRC Water-Feature Design & Build Workshop: Featuring Advanced Colorization Techniques - The workshop led by David Montoya of Stonemakers Inc. will feature hands-on demonstrations of advanced colorization techniques on water features, focusing on realism and capturing the true essence of natural stone. Topics covered will also include mixing, blending and shadowing, highlights and lowlights, as well as color application tips and techniques.

The Concrete Decor Show offers a comprehensive schedule of workshops and seminars

that contractors and artisans need to expand their business opportunities.

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Get the edge you need to succeed in San Antonio, Feb. 20 - 24, 2012.

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Association Reserves Has a story for you

noreply@blogger.com (Bill Leys-The Deck Expert) — Thu, 12 Jan 2012 15:46:00 +0000

By Robert M. Nordlund, PE, RS Association Reserves, Inc. December 2011

It all started out so innocently, with a phone call asking if we knew about reserves at condominium Associations. It was the attorney of a Developer. They were being sued by the Association for an outrageous sum, for failure to set aside appropriate Reserves. They wanted our expert help to see if the damage claim had any substance.

The Association was about five years old and had been functioning on the Developer's initial budget for all those years. Finally, the Association had reached a point where some significant Reserve projects were "due", like deck sealing and their first repainting project. They were dismayed to discover that those two projects alone would completely drain their Reserve Fund. To make matters worse, there were expensive asphalt and roofing projects now just a few short years away. No wonder the Association panicked and called their attorney!
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http://www.reservestudy.com/story-of-the-month-the-budget-jam-that-became-a-lawsuit

Leaky Homes Show Green Intentions Gone Wrong Miller-McCune.com

noreply@blogger.com (Bill Leys-The Deck Expert) — Wed, 11 Jan 2012 18:54:00 +0000

http://www.miller-mccune.com/environment/leaky-homes-show-green-intentions-gone-wrong-38595/

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LinkedIn Network Updates, 1/11/2012

noreply@blogger.com (Bill Leys-The Deck Expert) — Wed, 11 Jan 2012 15:12:00 +0000

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An unlicensed contractor who duped a company into hiring him will serve three months in jail and must pay $68,000 after pleading guilty to fraud charges in Santa Clara County court, authorities said Friday.

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From.ECHO: Ban on Email, New Events, and ECHO on Twitter!

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January 2012 | Issue 33
Visit ECHO Online
New in 2012: No More Email

Restrictions on board action outside of a meeting, bans on email, and new disclosure requirements are only a few consequences of new laws in 2012. Be sure to familiarize yourself with the changes. Watch your ECHO Journal and attend ECHO Seminars for expert direction on dealing with these new laws, prepare for developing legislation, and much more. Most boards should pay particular attention to the passage of SB 563, a bill that effectively bans email and actions outside of a meeting:

From the ECHO Journal - It is very common for board members to communicate with each other and with management via e-mail, and this is often the preferred method of communication on HOA issues. For some time there were no explicit statutory prohibitions or restrictions on the use of e-mails by board members to discuss or even take action on HOA business, but there will be on January 1, 2012 when Senate Bill 563 goes into effect. One of SB 563's major impacts will be to ban board "action" via e-mail...

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ECHO Seminars are back! We're already taking registrations for three upcoming events. Don't miss a chance to learn from some of the most knowledgable experts in the HOA industry. Our seminars always address the latest laws, important industry trends, and answer your important questions. ECHO Seminars are designed for you: association board members and homeowners. Sign up early and online, and save up to $15! Visit each Seminar's event page for complete agenda and registration details.

2/4 - Marin Seminar
Email, rental restrictions, fiduciary duty, a Q&A session, and more.

2/25 - Central Coast Winter Seminar
Legislative update and much more. Full agenda coming soon.

3/24 - Wine Country Winter Seminar
Legislative update, D&O Insurance, disaster preparadness, and more.

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Inside this Issue
New In 2012: No More Email
Upcoming Events
Follow ECHO Online
Your Comments Welcomed
ECHO Events

February 4
Marin Seminar

February 25
Central Coast Seminar

March 24
Wine Country Seminar

New at echo-ca.org:
2012 ECHO Seminar Schedule
Legislature Targets Email
2011 Year End Legislative Update
Earthquake Insurance: To Buy or Not To Buy?
ECHO Journal

Inside the January 2012 Issue:

How Communities Can Save Energy
Associations looking to save money are finding savings by reducing energy consumption.
SB 563 and You
Amendments to the Open Meeting Act affect board activities.
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