Case History #117 - Chillon Reception Center

Project: Chillon Reception Center, Spanish Fork, Utah

Date: April 2011

Problem:
The Chillon Reception Center is a popular location for weddings and large events. They wanted to build a deck that would also act as a roof to the building entrance. The roof deck would be a high traffic area, and one of the first impressions people would have of the building.  Having an easy-to-clean surface was imperative with the number of guests in formal attire.  Duradek can be easily cleaned and ready for guests in no time.

Duradek Solution:
Duradek’s Ultra Cork Natural was used to provide low maintenance waterproofing for this newly built deck. The color complimented the existing brick nicely, which was important since this area was often used by newly weds and their wedding party for photographs. This was a key factor in the owners decision when choosing Duradek Ultra Cork.  The metal flashing along the brick and columns ensures the transitions are water tight and adds a nice touch of class .

Job Notes:
The shape of this roof deck was quite unusual, however Duradek can easily mould to unique shapes and the professional installers at Warburton’s did an exceptional job.

Applicating Contractor:
Warburtons Daison Nault

801-785-9500

sales@warburtonsinc.com

http://www.warburtonsinc.com/

Job Contact:

Chillon

801-798-3006

http://www.chillon.com/

Case History # 116 - The Pier Homes at Harborview

Project:  The Pier Homes at Harborview, Baltimore, MD

Date:  July 2005 - May 2007

Problem:

One of the challenges of this project was the fact that the rooftops for which a waterproof membrane was required, were situated over the Inner Harbor of Baltimore.  A durable membrane was needed for these decks, as they would face harsh weather conditions such as high winds, rain, and snow.   Not only that, but the workers were required to wear full body harnesses for fall protection as well as life jackets in case they took a fall into the water.  Finishing the edges which hung over the water looked to be an issue as well.

Duradek Solution:

Duradek was chosen by the architect, Paul Marks of Marks Thomas Architects, because of its overwhelming success on similar projects around Baltimore.  Not only was it approved for over living space, it would stand up to the weather conditions in the Inner Harbor.  Since the applicators had to wear so much safety gear, the one day installation technique of Duradek proved quite useful.  The edges were completed using a boom-lift which was on a floating barge that was constantly moving on the water. 

Job Notes: 

While no applicators were harmed while completing this project, a step ladder and some hand tools did find their way to bottom of Baltimore's Inner Harbor.

Applicating Contractor:

Delmarva Roofing

Sheldon Swartzentruber

302-462-7218

sheldon@delmarvaroofing.com

Job Contact:

Obrecht-Pheonix Contractors, Inc.

George Arendt

410-785-8400

Case History # 115 - The Falls at Riverwood

Project:  The Falls at Riverwood, Logan, UT

Date: December 2010 - May 2011  

Problem:

The decks on this project were ready for waterproofing as the snow began to fly.  Due to its high elevation, the town of Logan generally gets more snowfall than the surrounding area.  With a never ending build-up of snow and ice, a product was needed that could not only be installed in freezing conditions, but would also protect the structure instantly.

Another concern of the builders was the bump from the overlapped weld.  They wanted to find a way to hide it.

Duradek Solution:

The Duradek Ultra fully adhered system is capable of being installed year round in just about any weather, including the harsh winter climates found in the Wasatch mountains. Unlike many other products that need several hours or days to cure before the next layer is applied, Duradek is installed in one step and used immediately. 

The Duradek applicator was also able to hide the seam by using a router and cutting out a recessed path for the seam to sit, leaving a smooth surface across the deck.

Job Notes:

In January while checking the progress of the completed decks, the weather was below freezing.  The current temperature was -6 degrees Fahrenheit.

Applicating Contractor:

Lonestar Builders Inc.

492 West 1200 North

Springville, UT 84663

801.489.6188
dallas@lonestarbuildersinc.com

Job Contact:

Wasatch Builders

Ben McBeth - 801.414.4301

Case History # 114 - Harbour Side Residence Vancouver, BC

Project - Harbour Side Residence, Vancouver, BC

Date - July 2009

Problem:

This job came to us through Shell Busey, the creator of the HouseSmart Home Services Referral Network and home improvement expert. The customer and he worked together in broadcasting and he found out she was going to tile her outdoor decks. Tens of thousands of dollars had been spent having the deck rebuilt and waterproofed in preparation for a tile surface. However there was minimal slope, poor drain details and inadequate perimeter detailing. The waterproofing was a granular surfaces torch-applied roof system, similar to shingles (no approvals, no warranty if tile is applied over top). This job, as originally planned, was a guaranteed failure!

Duradek Solution:

The deck was re-sloped and HardiBacker was used as the final surface for the Tiledek to be applied to. The detailing on the perimeters was all done with appropriate roofing details and the appropriate tile was purchased to handle the Vancouver climate. A tile professional, who had much experience with outdoor tile, was hired to do the job. He used top quality Mapei thinsets and grouts. Duradek Ultra Tiledek was the perfect solution to waterproof the structure and provide a method of holding the tile firmly to the substrate.

Job Notes:

The homeowner had originally bought a large amount of tile that was not suitable for exterior use. New tile had to be purchased, adding to the final cost of the deck.

Applicating Contractor - Duradek Canada Ltd. 8288 - 129th St, Surrey, BC 866.591.5594 duradek@duradek.com

Job Contact - Kevin MacMillan, Sales Manager, 604.591.5594 katie@duradek.com

Case History # 113 - Menehune Shores in Maui, HI

Project - Menehune Shores, Kihei, Maui, HI

Date - May 2006

Problem:

Duradek solved a tricky waterproofing problem on this large roof terrace deck of a six story concrete condominium in Kihei, Maui. The deck is just under 16,000 sq/ft and is used daily by the patrons to BBQ their dinners and enjoy the beautiful Hawaiian sunset.

Due to the high temperature roof environment, movement in the topping slab had resulted in frequent leaks into the 6th floor units and trapped moisture between the coatings, topping slab and structural planks. Previous coatings had failed and would be cumbersome to replace. Complete removal of the existing roof membrane would be too risky if it were to rain, not to mention the additional cost that it would incur.

Duradek Solution:

To rectify the problem, large areas of failed coatings were scraped up and the deck was sanded with deck sanders and primed.

After these repairs were made, Duradek (a single-ply, waterproof, walkable vinyl membrane) was chosen to be applied right over top, making it watertight and attractive at the same time. When the material was to be ordered, the colors Duradek Ultra Heritage Sienna and Duradek Ultra Surcoseal Suede were chosen. These products were installed in a "window-pane" pattern, using Suede for the frame and Sienna for the fields.

Job Notes:

The project was started in mid May 2006 and completed in time for a Fourth of July party on the roof.

The owners are universally pleased, almost unheard of in large condo projects and for the first time in 20 years, there are absolutely no leaks.

Applicating Contractor:

Structural Concrete Bonding & Repair, 808.871.0772, 250 Alamaha St, Unit N2B Kahului, Maui

scbri@hawaiiantel.com, www.scbri.com

Job Contact:

Jeff Newman, Resident Manager, 808.280.5647