Pli-Dek
Live On Location with Pli-Dek!
In this special CoatingsTalk we are Live from the Roof with Pli-Dek! Join Jan Bagnall as he shows off proper installation techniques and shares practical tips every contractor should know. Jan will walk through the Pli-Dek waterproofing system, a fast-drying, fabric-reinforced, water-based solution ideal for decks, walkways and other exposed ...
Exploring the unseen part of a deck
By Emma Peterson. Waterproofing is often the unseen and unsung hero of a roof deck’s structural soundness. In a new CoatingsTalk, Heidi J. Ellsworth and Megan Ellsworth got on the roof with Jan Bagnall and Samantha Clowdus of Pli-Dek. Jan is the company's vice president and has been working ...
Top August articles: Mother Nature, the future of roofing and I-9 compliance
By Emma Peterson. This month’s standout stories cover fire-rated systems, youth outreach, legal guidance and more! Summer has been rushing by at The Coffee Shops™ and it’s already time to look at the top articles from August 2025! One of the big topics we saw talked about this month ...
Fire-rated solutions for the Wildland Urban Interface
By Dani Sheehan. Learn how Pli-Dek and fire-rated systems can help you confidently tackle WUI projects. Fire seasons continue to grow more intense, and as urban development edges closer to wildlands, fire-rated solutions are essential to protecting the built environment. In a recent episode of CoatingsCast®, Megan Ellsworth sits down ...
From roofer to waterproofer
By Emma Peterson. Learn how Pli-Dek helps their contractors diversify their offerings with training. Whether you are looking to expand your offerings or keep your team sharp, training is the key in the roofing industry. In this episode of CoatingsCast®, Karen Edwards sits down with Bob and Miles Yglesias, ...
Get on the roof with Heidi J. Ellsworth and Jan Bagnall
By Emma Peterson. You don’t want to miss this special CoatingsTalk where our crew will be coming to you LIVE from the roof with Pli-Dek! Mark your calendar for August 13, 2025, 9:00 a.m. PT (12:00 p.m. ET) because we are bringing you onto the roof with a special CoatingsTalk! ...
Waterproofing pays off: Win bigger jobs and differentiate your business
By Dani Sheehan. Adding waterproofing to your offerings can help you upsell jobs, stand out from competitors and become a trusted partner with building owners and developers. Whether you specialize in residential or commercial projects, waterproofing is key to upselling projects and building trust with your property owners. In a ...
Two Generations of Waterproofing Training - PODCAST TRANSCRIPT
Editor's note: The following is the transcript of a live interview with Bob and Miles Yglesias of The Catch-All. You can read the interview below, watch it on YouTube or listen to the podcast. Intro: Welcome to CoatingsCast, the ultimate podcast dedicated to the science, art and innovation of liquid ...
Waterproofing Communication
In this CoatingsCoffeeShop Lunch & Learn, Jan Bagnall from Pli-Dek is here to help contractors communicate with their customers about waterproofing with the goal of gaining additional or larger jobs. Jan walks attendees through the features of the Pli-Dek waterproofing system — a fast-drying, water-based solution reinforced with fabric and ...
Adrienne Malek & Jan Bagnall - Fighting Fire with Coatings - PODCAST TRANSCRIPT
Editor's note: The following is the transcript of a live interview with Adrienne Malek and Jan Bagnall from Pli-Dek. You can read the interview below, listen to the podcast or watch the recording. Intro: Welcome to CoatingsCast, the ultimate podcast dedicated to the science, art and innovation of liquid and ...
