Deck tech Lashing Out As it Circles The Toilet?

Several people have reported to us that deck tech owner Ron McKenna has filed complaints with CSLB against them and spoken with ill will and malice when speaking with clients the companies are competing for.

Sources wish to remain confidential, however I've heard this same type of story from 3 different people, giving it some credence.

Remember, only deck tech has an accusation against their license. No other company currently operating has accusations against their license. Remember, accusations typically result in a license suspension or revocation. Meaning if you contract with deck tech and they go out of business, your stuck if you have any problems because your warranty evaporates.

Look at all options, ask questions and if Ron is speaking badly about someone to you, ask yourself if that's the kind of person you want working on your job.

DeckTech Delay's It's Day of Reckoning

A spokesperson from CSLB confirmed today that DeckTech's date with destiny has been delayed for a few months.

Not an uncommon tactic, getting a continuance allows Decktech to continue working as an active licensed contractor. In the meantime, the client, who was harmed by Decktech's actions or lack thereof, awaits justice through CSLB. They settled/closed a lawsuit earlier this year for undisclosed terms

Decktech's new hearing date is now set for November 14, 2016 and is calendered again for a three day hearing. Will the delay bring the process server back to try to subpoena me again? I'll let you know.

In the meantime, clients/potential clients are advised to consider that Decktech may not be around to back up warranties if their license is suspended or revoked which is CSLB's goal to do. Read the accusation filed against Decktech here https://www2.cslb.ca.gov/OnlineServices/Accusations/N2014-235/N2014-235-20151109-Accusation.pdf

You may wish to strongly consider other alternatives.

In this pic shot by a clients security cam, the tile installer is using a sponge on the grout joints.
This is in direct contradiction to the manufacturer's instructions to use a grout bag.

In this pic my keys fit under the tile, which they shouldn't. However, poor application of
thinset allowed this to occur. Hidden defects kill decks, let me inspect your Decktech installed deck!

Ron Mckenna of Decktech is seen in this file photo going to a mediation last year.

Decktech no longer sells their Granite Deck system, which is great news going forward,
but prior clients are still stuck with it. Here is another job I inspected that had
failing Granite Deck under tile. 

"Every Dog Has It's Day" Decktech's Time is Here

It's a big week for us and our "friends" at DeckTech Inc! We've been hoping and praying that CSLB would be wised up about Decktech and it finally happened. Justice's wheels turn slowly but now the wheels have rolled enough to bring Decktech's shadowy methods to daylight. Now lets see what happens!

Ron McKenna will be "out of the office" the rest of the week, sitting in a room while CSLB presents its case against Decktech for alleged gross violations of the Business & Professions code. CSLB will be pressing to revoke or suspend Decktech's license for these alleged violations. We say alleged because they haven't yet had their day in court so to speak...but the evidence against them is pretty clear.

A lawsuit was filed against Decktech for defects in a deck repair

Among the accusations are that Decktech took a deposit in excess of the legally allowed $1,000 maximum deposit. Decktech was paid $15,000 up front before they started. They also allegedly got ahead on the money vs work performed, failed to provide lien releases along with several other technical legalities of contracting. 

If found "guilty" of the accusation, Decktech and Hunter James Inc will see their license revoked or suspended. Either way, as a consumer, one should strongly consider this if you are considering hiring Decktech for any work. The big question to ask yourself is, will they be around to warranty their work? Well, what do you think? 

Myth vs Reality- Letter from Capital Pacific Homes Was a Little Premature

A couple years ago Capital Pacific Homes wrote a letter about DeckTech, saying their deck work was fantastic and they were saving money on their warranty program etc etc.

Well fast forward to now; Capital Pacific Homes project at Hollysprings Lane in Orcutt is 8 years old. DeckTech did the decks here at this project. I spoke with and visited a client at the project who has had repairs made by DeckTech multiple times to their deck. They then proceeded to tell me how many other homes had deck problems...which seems to be most of them.

Part of the project has Life Deck or Westcoat decking systems on them, and part of the project has Granite Deck on the decks. Either way, the decks are having problems.

On the sample deck I inspected, I found cracks in the field of the deck and rusted flashing. These are signs of decay that indicate poor assembly of the deck system. Careful craftsmen will recognize potential issues on a deck and before covering it, either have the condition corrected or refuse to cover defects with their work. (Old saying in construction, If you cover it, you own it.) Well DeckTech owns this job and is trying to stumble across the 10 year mark for construction defects to avoid liability.

All I can say is if you have problems with your DeckTech deck now, it's only going to get worse as time goes on. Act accordingly to protect your interests.

Cracked decking will allow water intrusion. 

"Repair" by Decktech, some caulk and paint....wow, very professional. NOT!

Rusted flashing caused by failing coating at edge. 

DeckTech's Red Herring Award From Pulse of the City News

We'd like to send out our congratulations to @DecktechInc for paying apx $1,175 for their "Pulse of The City" award promo package! Good move, when desperation is setting in, it's a good time to get the spin machine into high gear...

If you've seen any of the press releases, Tweets or self congratulatory announcement on their website announcing that they were awarded a "Best of", you, like I, may have said what the Hell is a Pulse of the City? Exactly. I never heard of them...so I went digging.

Here's Decktech's "award." Now what does it mean? Really...truthfully, not much, my opinion is Pulse of The City is a pay to play award annointer. Give us money in the form of promo packages and we'll promote you...they are a privately held company and little is known about them. Searches to confirm their 20 years in construction draw up short...Not saying they aren't but why can't I find anything concrete to verify the claim?

SO HERE IS DECKTECH'S AWARD AT PULSEOFTHECITY.COM
AS YOU CAN SEE, THEY WANT TO SELL DECKTECH SOMETHING, SEE THE RED BUTTON?

AND HERE IS THE OPTION PACKAGES COSTS. THIS IS WHY THEY "GIVE" AWARDS.
DON'T BE FOOLED, IT'S BS!

Their website is designed to sell sell sell, here's a sales pitch for you that they push...

Sites like Yelp and Angies list have rogue reviews you can't control...
but when you buy from us, well dontch'a know it's an award that separates you from your money

Pulse has only been around for a few years, handing out awards. Real awards are handed out be recognized entities. If you don't recognize something as a known institution, such as American Institute of Architects (AIA), then it's probably not. 

Decktech's award is not about customer service and that they are good, it's about getting them sold to boost their self esteem and appearance on the web. What's your opinion? 

51 followers? That's it?

DeckTech's Day In "Court" Scheduled for June

A spokesperson from the Attorney General's office told us today that a hearing on the Accusation against Decktech Inc is scheduled to begin on June 15, 2016.

After submitting a defense to the accusation, the Attorney General scheduled the hearing for a three day period, the 15th, 16th and 17th, Wed-Friday. It is not known yet to us where the hearing will be held or whether it is open to the public.

Ron McKenna entering a legal services building late last year on a civil suit
over the same matter. McKenna's insurance company settled the matter
for an undisclosed sum and the case was closed. 

You can read what DeckTech is accused of her in ths public document on their license listing at www.cslb.ca.gov  DeckTech Inc and his other licensed company Hunter-James will both be subject to the same decision.

In two months Decktech will likely have their license suspended or revoked for the alleged violations listed in the accusation. In some cases a stay is granted to allow a contractor to finish current work but cannot contract for new projects. That is often a death blow as slowing work = slowing revenues. Many of the charges appear easy to prove, such as taking to large a deposit, owner provides a check he wrote, Decktech has hard time refuting that wasn't a deposit as it states in the contract, which is contained in the accusation. Easy...

So prospective customers are going to have to ask what happens if? If either, and DeckTech isn't open to warranty their work because they are suspended or revoked...well that might be a problem couldn't it? We suggest you think long and hard.

DeckTech Recycling Old Job's With Nevada Coatings Name Swapped Out

I can't explain what the heck Ronnie is doing over there behind his computer, but recycling an old job story from 3+ years ago is and dropping mention of Nevada Coating Systems is getting sort of desperate. Recently Decktech's blog had a story about Scott R in Cayucos who had a bad tile deck...well the revised story goes on to say that they installed a "preferred deck system" for Scott.

Here's a screen grab of the first version of the post from 2013. It can be found here at DeckTech's website http://www.decktech.org/Blog.aspx#~S8K8g1

Note the prominent mention of Nevda Coating Systems in the 2013 version

Same story revised just a bit but notably drops mention of Nevada Coating Systems.
I guess the divorce is in process. 

So now you have to make decisions, when Ron is changing up his stories from "Nevada Coating Systems" to "preferred deck system", you know he's having problems with Granite Deck customers complaining. There's no more mention on his new website about Granite Deck. Granite Deck is persona non grata with them and it's out the door and onto to the products Ron disparaged so much before. Ironic right? I know. Well I posted the list of clients with deck problems, look for it and see who you might know or if you are on it.

Don't let him off if your deck has problems. Preserve your rights with a complaint to the CSLB if you deem it necessary. Read my other post on whether you were defrauded. You decide...

Call me, Bil Leys with your Decktech problems. I can help 805-801-2380