Bill Leys of DECKEXPERT.com Returns to JLCLive Residential Construction Show in 2013

ARROYO GRANDE, Calif. - July 2, 2013 - PRLog -- Returning to JLCLive Residential Construction Show for Third Time is

DeckExpert.com founder Bill Leys to present a two part seminar at JLCLive Residential Construction Show  .http://northwest.jlclive.com/ in Portland Oregon on Wednesday December 4th starting at 9:30 am. The session is scheduled to end at 12:30.

The first half of the session will discuss pedestrian deck systems and the second half of the session will discuss tiled roof decks. Each session will be approximately 1 hour and fifteen minutes long, with time for a break and Q&A in between.

The focus of the sessions will be on-

"Construction and Waterproofing Methods for Walking Decks and Tile Covered Decks"

Rating high on the list of components claimed to have construction defects are waterproofed decks and/or tile covered waterproof decks. Sadly, all to many of those claims are true. This two part session will teach you the best construction practices needed to keep you and the deck contractor out of the court room.

The first half of the session will discuss pedestrian deck systems and the best building practices necessary to construct a well built long lasting deck assembly. You will learn

What types of pedestrian deck systems are available.
Differences between the various types of coatings and their pros and cons
How to sequence the deck waterproofing with your construction schedule.
Learn the best building practices necessary for a high quality deck system and learn how to sell best building practices to a client and separate your self from the competition.  
How a waterproof deck system is installed

After a short Q & A and a break, in the second half of this session you will learn about tile roof decks and how to properly build and waterproof them for a system that will last 30+ years.

You will learn

The recommended construction methods and materials to use.

The various waterproofing systems and assemblies used to waterproof tile decks.
The methods approved for waterproofing exterior decks by Tile Council of North America.
Why the smallest details matter just as much if not more to prevent leaks.
Reduce your risk to exposure to liability.

The costs to repair failed waterproof decks is staggeringly high. By investing a little more into a better waterproofing system by a skilled installer and framing/substrate built with best practices in mind, contractors can take what they learn in these sessions and implement them into reducing their exposure to liability.

About the Speaker-
Bill Leys is a licensed waterproofing contractor in California, specializing in installing pedestrian traffic coatings to decks over living spaces. He is a JLC contributor, has written articles for other publications and has spoken at JLCLive events. Bill has presented live webinars for several national organizations as well as appearing in person to present seminars. Bill also provides expert witness services in legal matters and construction disputes. Bill has sold and overseen the installation of  hundreds of thousands of square feet of waterproofing since entering the construction field 12 years ago.  

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