Join us in Atlanta for NADRA’s Deck Evaluation Class!
Earn your Certification through NADRA on March 8th.
Properly constructed outdoor living structures, built using quality materials designed for use outdoors and maintained on a consistent yearly basis, can lead to many years of enjoyment. Being professionals in the industry require continued education on these materials and construction practices. You will be positioned to greatly help reduce deck, stair and railing failures – and in doing so, help prevent injuries and save lives.
ASHI Members will earn 4.0 ASHI credits
This program will allow industry professionals to properly evaluate decks, stairs and railings using the NADRA Deck Evaluation checklist. The NADRA Deck Evaluation checklist has been developed specifically for industry professionals as a comprehensive tool to be used to properly assess the safety issues of a deck. After the program the professional will understand how to analyze the following deck components and issues and more:
- Stairs
- Footings and Posts
- Joists
- Joist Connections
- Girders
- Ledger Connections
- Deck Boards
- Handrail Assemblies and Guards
- Recognize proper and improper fasteners
- Assess hardware or material corrosion
- Review of the safety standards of all (decks, stairs, guards) structures
SPONSORSHIP OPPS: Click HERE
- Main Sponsor – $2,500:
- Top tier logo placement and appropriate signage
- Website presence on event page and emails
- Signage and Handouts in NADRA booth at the show
- Podium recognition
- 2 minute Speaking opportunity at event
- Supporting Sponsor – $750:
- Logo placement and appropriate signage
- Website presence on event page and emails
- Signage in NADRA booth at the show
- Podium recognition
COST: For Deck Evaluation class and certification testing:
- Attend class with no certification testing – FREE – Register HERE
- Current NADRA Member – $99.00 for Certification Testing
- Current ASHI Members – $199.00 for Certification Testing (includes one year of NADRA Membership Plus earn 4.0 ASHI Credits)
- NADRA Membership for Builder/Contractor – $449.00 (includes NADRA membership and certification testing)
- Non-Members – $499.00 for Certification Testing
- Register HERE
What to Bring:
- Please print the Deck Evaluation Checklist ahead of time and bring with you to class.
Agenda: Please arrive promptly
- Noon -12:15: Michael Beaudry – NADRA’s mission
- 12:15 – 4:15: Jim Mailey – Seminar (short break included)
- 4:15: Testing for those earning their certification
- 4:30 – 5:00: Expo Visit
- 5:00: Southeast Region of NADRA Meeting