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Inside NADRA’s 2025 Awards Summit: Celebrating Excellence in Outdoor Living
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Inside NADRA’s 2025 Awards Summit: Celebrating Excellence in Outdoor Living

Industry Brief, Industry News, NADRA News, Press Release

22 01, 2025

Inside NADRA’s 2025 Awards Summit: Celebrating Excellence in Outdoor Living

By NADRA Headquarters|2025-01-22T10:19:53-05:00January 22nd, 2025|Categories: Industry Brief, Industry News, NADRA News, Press Release|Tags: Advocacy, Andrew Pantelides, Bob Lett, Bobby Parks, Chris Breen, Clearwater Beach, Deck Safety Month, Decks & Docks Company, Education, Innovation, Jason Alloway, Legacy Decks Academy, Mastermind Session, Membership, Michael Beaudry, NADRA Connect, Nadra Family, NADRA Summit, NADRA’s 2025 Awards Summit, National Deck Competition, New Castle Steel, North American Deck and Railing Association, outdoor living industry, Owens Corning, Safety, Wes Kain, Westbury Aluminum Railing By Digger Specialties, Winners|

For 21 years, the North American Deck and Railing Association (NADRA) has been the trusted voice of the decking and outdoor living industry. NADRA supports its members through advocacy, education, and programs that ensure safety, quality, and innovation. From initiatives like Deck Safety Month®, to advocacy efforts shaping building codes, professional certifications, and community projects like Deck for a Soldier®, NADRA provides its members with the tools and resources to succeed.

Lumber Plus Makes Its Mark
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Lumber Plus Makes Its Mark

Business Practices, Industry Brief, Industry News, Press Release

22 01, 2025

Lumber Plus Makes Its Mark

By NADRA Headquarters|2025-01-22T08:44:40-05:00January 22nd, 2025|Categories: Business Practices, Industry Brief, Industry News, Press Release|Tags: building materials, Decking, Do It Best, Franchises, Guto Fugiwara, HBSDealer, Kevin Kilpatrick, LMC, lumber, Lumber Plus, Lumber Yard, NADRA Member, North American Deck and Railing Association, Outdoor Living|

Miami-based franchise takes a novel approach.

Trex Named “America’s Most Trusted®Outdoor Decking” For Fifth Consecutive Year
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Trex Named “America’s Most Trusted®Outdoor Decking” For Fifth Consecutive Year

Industry Brief, Industry News, Press Release

21 01, 2025

Trex Named “America’s Most Trusted®Outdoor Decking” For Fifth Consecutive Year

By NADRA Headquarters|2025-01-21T12:54:58-05:00January 21st, 2025|Categories: Industry Brief, Industry News, Press Release|Tags: 2025 America’s Most Trusted® Outdoor Decking, Adam Zambanini, Award, Composite Decking, Lifestory Research, NADRA Member, North American Deck and Railing Association, Outdoor Living Products, Railing, Residential Railing, Trex Company, Wood-Alternative Composite Decking|

Trex Company proud to share that it has been named “2025 America’s Most Trusted® Outdoor Decking,” according to a nationwide study conducted by Lifestory Research. This is the fifth year in a row the company has received this recognition.

21 01, 2025

Keylink Acquired by PrimeSource Brands

By NADRA Headquarters|2025-01-21T11:23:30-05:00January 21st, 2025|Categories: Industry Brief, Industry News, Press Release|Tags: Aluminum Railing Systems, Aquisition, Building products, Clearlake Capital Group, Colin Leonard, José E. Feliciano, Keylink, NADRA Member, Outdoor Aluminum Products, Primesource, Tom Koos|

Enhances PrimeSource Brands' capabilities in the outdoor living segment

Simpson Strong-Tie Donates $100,000 for Los Angeles Wildfire Relief
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Simpson Strong-Tie Donates $100,000 for Los Angeles Wildfire Relief

Industry News, Press Release

20 01, 2025

Simpson Strong-Tie Donates $100,000 for Los Angeles Wildfire Relief

By NADRA Headquarters|2025-01-20T08:38:56-05:00January 20th, 2025|Categories: Industry News, Press Release|Tags: American Red Cross, Community Impact, Donation, Mike Olosky, NADRA Member, Simpson Strong Tie, Wildfires|

In response to the devastating wildfires still ongoing in Los Angeles, Simpson Strong-Tie is donating $100,000 to the American Red Cross to support disaster relief efforts in affected areas.

OHC Adds New State-Of-The-Art Coating Facility
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OHC Adds New State-Of-The-Art Coating Facility

Business Practices, Industry News, Press Release

17 01, 2025

OHC Adds New State-Of-The-Art Coating Facility

By NADRA Headquarters|2025-01-17T08:59:21-05:00January 17th, 2025|Categories: Business Practices, Industry News, Press Release|Tags: Architects, Coating Facility, Contractors, Cut-To-Length Kits, Cutek, Decking, Engineered Fingerjoint Product, Interior Designers, Lumber Products, Manufacturer, NADRA Member, OHC, Overseas Hardwoods Co, Partnership, PPG, Procoat, Siding, Soffits, Trailer Manufacturers, Van Technologies|

Overseas hardwoods company launches procoating service for lumber products in new state-of-the-art coating facility.

Fortress Building Products Rolls Out Updates to Product and Labor Warranties
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Fortress Building Products Rolls Out Updates to Product and Labor Warranties

Industry Brief, Industry News, Press Release, Product Highlight

9 01, 2025

Fortress Building Products Rolls Out Updates to Product and Labor Warranties

By NADRA Headquarters|2025-01-09T14:44:06-05:00January 9th, 2025|Categories: Industry Brief, Industry News, Press Release, Product Highlight|Tags: Competitive Advantages, Fortress Building Products, Fortress Products, Fortress® Preferred Contractors, Jeff Schulz, Manufacturer’s Warranty Programs, NADRA Member, Outdoor Building Product, Product And Labor Warranties, Residential Fe²⁶ Steel Railing, Residential Limited Labor Warranty, wood-alternative|

Updates to the manufacturer’s warranty programs offer Fortress® Preferred Contractors competitive advantages

9 01, 2025

We Love Deck Builders, Host April Edwards Sits Down With O’Keefe Built

By NADRA Headquarters|2025-01-14T08:42:38-05:00January 9th, 2025|Categories: Industry Brief, Industry News, Press Release|Tags: Craftsmanship, Deck Builder Marketers, Deck Building Industry, Innovation, NADRA Members, O’Keefe Built, Outdoor Living, Podcast, Quality, We Love Deck Builders|

Join us for an insightful conversation with the team from O'Keefe Built, leaders in the deck-building industry known for their commitment to innovation, craftsmanship, and quality.

Build Safer Decks in 2025
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Build Safer Decks in 2025

Deck Safety, Industry Brief, Industry News, NADRA News, Press Release, Product Highlight

9 01, 2025

Build Safer Decks in 2025

By NADRA Headquarters|2025-01-09T09:59:32-05:00January 9th, 2025|Categories: Deck Safety, Industry Brief, Industry News, NADRA News, Press Release, Product Highlight|Tags: Deck Builder, deck safety, Deck Safety Month, inspect your deck, Inspection Sheet, Jon Dawson, Ledger Boards, NADRA Member, OC Lumber, Outdoor Industry, Owens Corning, Owens Corning Lumber, Owens Corning Lumber Structural Framing, Prioritize Deck Safety|

Deck safety should be a priority in every season, not just during Deck Safety Month® in May. Estimates show that half of the decks in the U.S. need repair or replacement*, with many having issues with ledger boards.

8 01, 2025

BlueLinx Announces Expansion of Distribution Partnership With LP

By NADRA Headquarters|2025-01-08T14:06:45-05:00January 8th, 2025|Categories: Industry Brief, Industry News, Press Release|Tags: BlueLinx, Engineered Wood, High-Performance Building Solutions, Industrial Products, Jodi Foster, Leo Oei, Louisiana-Pacific Corporation, LP Building Solutions, lumber, Manufacturing Engineered Wood Building Products, Millwork, NADRA Member, Panels, Sarah Galvin, Siding, Tom Morabito, Wholesale Distributor|

BlueLinx Holdings Inc. and Louisiana-Pacific Corporation are expanded their distribution partnership.

Inside NADRA’s 2025 Awards Summit: Celebrating Excellence in Outdoor Living

Lumber Plus Makes Its Mark

Trex Named “America’s Most Trusted®Outdoor Decking” For Fifth Consecutive Year

Simpson Strong-Tie Donates $100,000 for Los Angeles Wildfire Relief

OHC Adds New State-Of-The-Art Coating Facility

Fortress Building Products Rolls Out Updates to Product and Labor Warranties

Build Safer Decks in 2025

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