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"SB-800 and Decks" is the Editors Choice Award Recipient From CAI-GLAC

March 1, 2008 Waterproofdeckcoatingadvice.com's founder, author Bill Leys received the Editors Choice Award from the Greater Los Angeles Chapter's Focus Editor Jackyln Wolf at a ceremony at their luncheon at Bel-Air Crest in February 2008.

" The committee looked at quite a few well written articles that were nominated, but the outstanding article of them all was clearly Bill's." said Jacklyn.

" I am very gratified to have received recognition for my work. " said Mr Leys. " It shows that my goal of educating HOA's and managers has been noticed."

Read the article at our article page.

Bill Leys Invited to Speak at Journal of Light Construction's JLC Live Residential Trade Show In Long Beach May 2008

January 8, 2008  JLC Live, the only trade show of it's kind, has invited Bill Leys to present an educational session on the Art of Installing Waterproof decks at their Long Beach trade show in May 2008.

"I'm very excited to be a part of this important show. Contractors from 4 states come to this show to see new products, learn new techniques and meet the experts in the trades. I am planning a special Powerpoint demonstration just for JLC Live attendees. We are working with a manufacturer to bring a live demonstration to the show floor as well." said Bill

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Bill Leys Article "SB-800 & Decks" published in Residential Contractor Magazine in their Summer  2007 Issue

September 6, 2007  Residential Contractor, a nationally distributed magazine catering to small builders and contracting firms, features local author and consultant Bill Leys latest article, “SB-800 & Decks” in it’s Summer 2007 issue. The article explores the ways deck coating warranties have changed since Senate Bill #800 became law. SB-800 lays out how alleged construction defect claims must be handled, by both the builder and owner.

“SB-800 & Decks alerts builders to be careful in selecting deck coatings, and to make sure they provide their client with the proper care and maintenance procedures that need to be followed. Manufacturer’s have placed strict limits on their liability for failing decks caused by faulty materials, and take no responsibility for failing decks due to installer errors.”  said Mr. Leys. 

Bill Leys is a former certified Homeowner Association Manager, a licensed contractor and is the author of several articles on the subject of waterproof deck coatings, which have been published in numerous magazines and websites.

Waterproofdeckcoatingadvice.com is a consulting and inspection firm, providing services to the Homeowner Association industry in California, Arizona and Nevada. The company’s website (www.waterproofdeckcoatingadvice.com) contains information on deck coatings, links to manufacturer’s and articles relating to deck coatings.

Bill Leys can be reached at;

PO Box 14438  San Luis Obispo CA 93406

Tel 805-801-2380

Bill Leys Interviewed by Residential Contractor Magazine in their Spring  2007 Issue

June 6, 2007     Bill Leys was interviewed for an article recently published in Residential Contractor, A national publication for the small volume production, custom builders and the major subcontractor trades.

Titled "Don't Fret the Deck", author Shannon Larsen reviews with Mr. Leys the builders and homeowners expectations of their decks, discusses the Desert Crete decking system from Hill Brothers Chemical Company, and reviews issues in terms of maintenance, resealing schedules and moisture management. Read the full text of the article at http://www.residentialcontractormag.com/decks07.html

"Builders, large and small, need to pay strict attention to the details and sequencing when it comes to building watertight structures. Properly installed metal lath deck systems such as Desert Crete, Excellent Coatings, Pli-Deck and others will far outlast the old conventional decking systems of yesterday." said Mr. Leys. "Builders should, when it comes to weatherproofing, meet more than just minimum standards if they want to vigorously defend themselves against claims."

Waterproofdeckcoatingadvice.com is a consulting and inspection firm, specializing in the field of deck coatings. The company works with HOA's, Property Managers, Association Managers, Builders, Developers and Architects in California, Arizona, Nevada, New Mexico, Washington and Oregon. Their services include inspections, consulting, training for builders field supervisors and setting up maintenance standards for new developments.

Bill Leys Quoted in Builder & Developer Magazine's February 2007 Issue

February 26,2007               Launched in 1990, Builder & Developer has grown to become the recognized voice of the western homebuilding industry and a premium resource for homebuilders, developers, architects, designers and suppliers to meet and do business.

In the February issue, Bill Leys, founder of Waterproofdeckcoatingadvice.com is quoted from regarding sealers and coatings.

See the full text at http://www.bdmag.com/new_site/

"it is gratifying to see the major builder magazines are starting to pay attention to the issues developers and builders face regarding waterproof decking. The issues with VOC's, potential leak problems and coatings that deteriorate simply from UV exposure cannot be ignored any longer." says Bill Leys.

Mr. Leys is a former certified Homeowner Association Manager, a licensed contractor and an author of several articles on the subject of waterproof deck coatings. Waterproofdeckcoatingadvice.com is a consulting and inspection firm, providing services to the HOA industry.

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