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Old 09-15-2009, 08:10 PM   #1
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DEK Drain


Anyone ever used this?
It's an under deck drain system.
http://www.dekdrain.com/
They called me today asking if I wanted
to have my name on their web site
as an approved installer.
I never heard of them before.

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Old 09-15-2009, 08:18 PM   #2
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You to huh?

I got a very very slow talking message today that was a pain to listen to. I couldn't tell if it was a computer generated message or if it was a real woman.
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You to huh?

I got a very very slow talking message today that was a pain to listen to. I couldn't tell if it was a computer generated message or if it was a real woman.
She was real, reading a script.
I was buzzing down the interstate
so she had to repeat every time
I passed a semi.
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Old 09-15-2009, 08:45 PM   #4
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Can't say I've used their product. Looked at the website though, what does "virtually leak proof" mean? Also if I remember right it said it was for "pro's or do it yourselfers" which makes me wonder.

But I guess I can't say either way since I've never used it.

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Old 09-15-2009, 11:39 PM   #5
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Looks like a PITA to me.
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what does "virtually leak proof" mean?
It means it will leak and dont come complaining to them when it does. Welcome to the new wordings to avoid paying out a warranty by any company. It sucks that every manufacturer will do anything to not honor the catchphrases they use to sell their products.
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I have used it on a few decks. They are located here in Columbia Maryland. They are local for me and I gave it a try. I haven't had any callbacks on this product and in some cases it is a great solution vs dryspace, underdeck and drysnap. Basically I hate all of them. A torchdown roof should be considered first before looking into these products.
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Basically I hate all of them. A torchdown roof should be considered first before looking into these products.
I couldn't agree more with those two statements. If all a customer wants is to be dry under their deck then use metal roofing, it looks as good as any of those plastic gutters & a lot less $. If they want high end finished look go with torch down.

Neo, you're a lot nicer than me, you actually talked to the salesperson. As soon as I figure out it's an unwanted sales call, click.
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Neo, you're a lot nicer than me, you actually talked to the salesperson. As soon as I figure out it's an unwanted sales call, click.

That was what I was thinking. I usually ignore calls from far away area codes. It is rarely a customer, mostly a salesman wanting me to buy a box of 150 saw blades or 1000 sawzaw blades.
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Old 09-16-2009, 09:40 PM   #10
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I was driving, and didn't look at
caller ID.
Think was she sounded like a girl
from a plumbing supply I had talked to
the day before.
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Looks like nothing more than rubber roofing cut into tapered strips at twice the price.
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its actually EDPM liner. the stuff is pretty bullet proof. you can buy sheet stock at any pond equipment store or else order it online and have it shipped to your door. as far as leaks, that basically comes down to the install. if you build it leak proof it will stay leak proof.
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