August 29th, 2019 By: Glenn Mathewson The latest 2018 edition of the International Residential Code provides a complete package of prescriptive structural design tables for decks... sort of... When we think of structural design, most people imagine the skeleton of ledgers, joists, beams, and posts. At this completion, one might be [...]
August 14th, 2019 By: Glenn Mathewson Proposal RB190 – Table R507.5 Through the efforts of NADRA.org and other organizations and professionals, the 2015 IRC revealed the first deck beam-sizing table (Table R507.5) to ever be included in a US model code. It provides maximum spans of simple deck beams based on [...]
7.3.19 Dear Fellow NADRA Members, GuildQuality has some exciting news to share, and we’re seeking your support in helping spread the word! We are proud to announce that our sister brand, Best Pick Reports, will expand into the greater Seattle area this fall. As a leader in the home services industry [...]
July 3rd, 2019 By: Glenn Mathewson To finish a marathon, you’ve got to push through the last mile. Such is the same with developing a new edition of the International Residential Code. Thousands of people are currently running a marathon toward the 2021 IRC, and though they are halfway through, there’s [...]
Chicago, Ill., May 17, 2019 - AZEK Building Products, a leading manufacturer of premium outdoor building materials, is excited to announced two new distribution centers, further developing its long-standing relationship with Great Southern Wood Preserving, Inc. The Alabama-based company will now offer full lines of TimberTech®and AZEK®Exteriors’ products at both its [...]
May 8th, 2019 Notes from NADRA's Code Committee Chair, Mark Guthrie: Building codes are always going to play a critical part in the safety, growth and public perception of our industry. NADRA recognizes this and has been dedicating an increasing amount of time and resources to better understanding and shaping the codes that [...]
ICC Committee Action Hearings, Group B Codes - Albuquerque, 2019: May 2nd, 2019 Update - By: Glenn Mathewson Deep into the IRC Committee Action Hearings. So far the deck industry has been well represented by The North American Deck and Railing Association and our friends in the Deck Code Coalition. Preview of our accomplishments as the [...]
Contact: Michael BeaudryPhone: 215-679-4884Email: Info@NADRA.org In honor of Deck Safety Month®, the North American Decking and Railing Association reminds professionals to take advantage of exclusive Deck Safety Marketing Resources along with press release templates, graphics, ads, social media content, flyers, and more. Quakertown, PA (May 1st, 2019) - With more than [...]
Contact: Michael BeaudryPhone: 215-679-4884Email: Info@NADRA.org Love Spending Time Outdoors? NADRA Encourages you to Check Your Deck® 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 [...]
Capital Lumber Strengthens and Expands the VISTA™ Distribution Network MAPLE RIDGE, BRITISH COLUMBIA, April 29th, 2019 – Vista Railing Systems Inc., the market leader in exterior railing products that are both stylish & simple, is expanding its distribution network with the addition of Capital Lumber’s Tacoma, WA branch. This relationship represents [...]
