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21 05, 2020

The Importance of a Positive Mindset for Your Business

By |2021-08-30T08:34:15-05:00May 21st, 2020|Categories: Ask NADRA, Industry Brief, Industry News|

A Builder’s Perspective By: Heath Bowman, Southeastern Underdeck There is no denying that we face uncertain and stressful circumstances as we continue to navigate COVID-19 and anticipate the fallout from it. It is all over the news, all over our social feeds, and all over our conversations. Let’s go ahead and [...]

6 05, 2020

How “The Floor is Lava” and other adventures in the office have improved business relationships  during the pandemic.

By |2021-08-30T08:34:16-05:00May 6th, 2020|Categories: Ask NADRA, Business Practices, Industry Brief, Industry News|Tags: , , , |

By: Heather A. Marchand Are you working harder than ever? I don't know about you, but I am.  I've got 4 new co-workers at my home office. They are loud, they are demanding, they interrupt my meetings, they run around my desk yelling at me that "the floor is lava!", they [...]

6 05, 2020

Here Comes the 2021! A Look at the Latest Deck Codes

By |2021-08-30T08:34:16-05:00May 6th, 2020|Categories: Ask NADRA, Building Codes, Industry Brief, Industry News|Tags: , , |

It’s not even printed yet! Find out first with NADRA.  Here is the 2021 residential deck and railing codes summary by Glenn Mathewson The 2021 edition of the International Residential Code is officially complete and ready for printing.  Through member contributions, NADRA was able to participate in the code development process [...]

6 05, 2020

CAMO® Supports NADRA’s Deck Safety Month® in May and Helps Contractors Build a Better, Safer Deck

By |2021-08-30T08:34:16-05:00May 6th, 2020|Categories: Ask NADRA, Deck Safety, Industry Brief, Industry News|Tags: , , , , |

National Nail’s CAMO® deck fastening brand partners with the North American Deck & Railing Association's (NADRA) Deck Safety Month® in May to look out for worker safety as well as encourage creating decks that are safer for homeowners. During these unprecedented times, safety is top of mind for both homeowners and [...]

4 05, 2020

Montgomery County’s Department of Permitting Services to Celebrate May as ‘Building Safety Month’ with Series of Events Including Free Residential Deck Inspections

By |2021-08-30T08:34:16-05:00May 4th, 2020|Categories: Ask NADRA, Business Practices, Deck Safety, Industry Brief, Industry News, Press Release|Tags: , , , |

Montgomery County’s Department of Permitting Services (DPS) will join in the celebration of the 40th Annual “Building Safety Month” with a series of activities including free inspections of residential decks. The theme of this year’s worldwide safety campaign is “Safer Buildings, Safer Communities, Safer World.” The theme highlights the importance of [...]

30 04, 2020

May is Deck Safety Month®

By |2021-08-30T08:34:16-05:00April 30th, 2020|Categories: Ask NADRA, Deck Safety, Industry Brief, Industry News, Press Release|Tags: , , , , , , , , |

NADRA Encourages you to Check Your Deck® This May During Deck Safety Month® and throughout the year, homeowners can take advantage of resources and tools from the North American Decking and Railing Association to ensure the security and longevity of their decks. Quakertown, PA – (April 30th, 2020) – May is Deck Safety [...]

28 04, 2020

National Nail Launches Versatile CAMO® LEVER™ Tool for Fast, Easy Deck Board Bending

By |2021-08-30T08:34:16-05:00April 28th, 2020|Categories: Ask NADRA, Industry Brief, Industry News, Press Release, Tips & Tricks|Tags: , , , , , , , , |

Grand Rapids, MI-- At CAMO, we know that you don’t have time to wrestle with deck boards –time is precious during installation and crews are getting smaller. Not to mention the strain on the body and potential board damage. As part of the CAMO experience that delivers ease, efficiency and profitability, [...]

28 04, 2020

The AZEK® Company Shifts Resources to Help Fight COVID-19

By |2021-08-30T08:34:16-05:00April 28th, 2020|Categories: Ask NADRA, Industry Brief, Industry News, Press Release|Tags: , , , , , , |

Chicago, Ill., Apr. 28, 2020 – Over the past month, we’ve seen businesses, brands, and individuals alike step up and give back to communities affected by COVID-19. These acts of kindness, both big and small, have offered a glimmer of hope in an otherwise frightening and stressful time.  The AZEK Company, [...]

22 04, 2020

The Overuse of the words: “uncertain times”

By |2021-08-30T08:34:17-05:00April 22nd, 2020|Categories: Ask NADRA, Industry Brief, Industry News, Leadership, Tips & Tricks|Tags: , |

By: Heather A. Marchand I use gmail. If I click on my "promotions" tab, I can guarantee that 8 out of 10 promotional emails use the word "uncertain". In fact, just for fun, I searched my email for "uncertain". How many times do you think I found the word?  TWO HUNDRED [...]

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