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Top March articles: Regulations and roofing products
By Emma Peterson. Here’s what we’ve been talking about at The Coffee Shops™ this month! In the industry, March often feels like a preparation month as we all look forward to a new construction season and the business that comes with that. As we look back at the top articles ...
Breaking down California’s balcony inspection law
By Emma Peterson. California’s SB 721 mandates inspections for wood components and waterproofing elements of balconies. Here are the basics to help you make sure you are compliant with it! With every part of a building, regular inspections are key to keeping occupants safe and ensuring the structures last as long as ...
The importance of waterproofing concrete for longevity and durability
By Pli-Dek. Understand the key advantages of waterproofing concrete. Water exposure can severely damage concrete, compromising its appearance and strength while often indicating deeper structural issues. To protect concrete surfaces like walls and floors, waterproofing is essential. Not only does it prevent mold and mildew growth, but it ...
The tools of the trade
By Pli-Dek. Learn about the top 5 tools used in the waterproofing industry! Waterproofing is a crucial part of taking care of outdoor structures like decks. Unwaterproofed structures can have a variety of issues such as wood rot or concrete deterioration. These damages can eventually lead to needing a complete deck replacement ...
Ensuring quality in production and application
By Emma Peterson. Pli-Dek’s certified applicator program takes waterproofing to the next level with support and training Pli-Dek has been supplying the industry with high-quality and high-performing commercial waterproofing solutions for over 35 years. Over those decades, they have innovated safer and more effective coatings along with developing the service and support ...
Answering the call for quality
By Emma Peterson. Pli-Dek's service support empowers contractors with training and expertise. In this episode of CoatingsCast™, Heidi J. Ellsworth spoke to Fernando Silva from Pli-Dek about their products and the process of installing them. Pli-Dek has been known in the commercial waterproofing world since 1998 for their unparalleled performance and service. ...
Avoiding costly waterproof failures
By Pli-Dek Waterproofing. Learn how hiring a consultant can help avoid future headaches and save money. Outdoor balconies, plazas or roof decks that lack effective waterproofing systems can quickly deteriorate, especially in areas with heavy rainfall. This deterioration often results in costly repairs or replacements of these structures. This is why it ...
Pli-Dek unveils website designed with building professionals in mind
The updated online experience offers an information source as versatile as the product itself. Pli-Dek®, an industry leader in waterproofing, unveiled a new website designed with contractors, architects, consultants and building professionals in mind. The product, used in residential, commercial and industrial applications, creates beautiful and durable high-performance decks, balconies, plaza decks ...
Coatings are on everything
By Emma Peterson. From the rooftop to the pool deck, coatings are all around you. The universe of coatings is much bigger than you think. In this CoatingsCast webinar, Fernando Silva from Pli-Dek stopped by to talk to Heidi J. Ellsworth about the importance of waterproof coatings. While Fernando has ...
How water slowly destroys concrete
By Pli-Dek Protecting concrete from water damage is essential — and that's where waterproofing comes in. Water is concrete's silent enemy, creeping into tiny cracks and slowly breaking down even the most robust structures. We've all seen the telltale signs: crumbling sidewalks, pitted driveways and weakened walls that were once ...
