Industry News

12 07, 2023

John Patrick Kozal, P.E., F.ASCE – A Dedicated Leader in Building Code and Structural Engineering for Trusses, Outdoor Railing and Decking – Elected Fellow of ASCE  

By |2023-07-12T10:22:07-05:00July 12th, 2023|Categories: Industry Brief, Industry News, Press Release|Tags: , , , , |

NADRA.ORG is proud to announce that John Patrick Kozal, P.E., FASCE with Deckorators, Inc (a subsidiary of UFP Industries, Inc.) has recently been elected as a Fellow of America Society of Civil Engineers.  In recognition of his contributions to the engineering and building industries, the American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) has conferred the grade of 'Fellow' upon Mr. Kozal.  This prestigious honor is bestowed upon those who have demonstrated leadership and technical abilities in one or more civil engineering disciplines. 

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28 06, 2023

PROWOOD: THE HIGHLY TRUSTED LUMBER BRAND

By |2023-06-28T08:38:23-05:00June 28th, 2023|Categories: Industry Brief, Industry News, NADRA News, Product Highlight|Tags: , , |

When it comes to building great outdoor spaces, elevate your next project with ProWood pressure treated lumber. ProWood stands at the forefront of the industry in setting new standards in innovation, providing exceptional product and customer support, and offering an unparalleled lifetime limited warranty.

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19 06, 2023

Key-Link Fencing & Railing Achieves PCI 4000 Certification

By |2023-06-28T08:37:32-05:00June 19th, 2023|Categories: Industry Brief, Industry News, NADRA News|Tags: , |

Key-Link Fencing & Railing has announced the achievement of PCI 4000 certification, marking its first year of certified status. The PCI 4000 Certification Program, administered by The Powder Coating Institute (PCI), is an extensive audit program that evaluates an OEM’s coating-related business practices, process elements, equipment, maintenance practices and quality control capabilities. Certified OEMs show, through demonstrated audit performance measurement, that they have the capabilities to correctly clean, coat and cure products to produce quality coated parts.

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1 06, 2023

Key-Link Fencing & Railing Recently Hosted the NADRA Team

By |2023-06-01T10:00:49-05:00June 1st, 2023|Categories: Industry Brief, Industry News, NADRA News|Tags: , , , , , , |

Key-Link Fencing & Railing recently hosted the NADRA team (Mike and Margie Beaudry) for a tour of their facilities in New Holland, PA.  Wolf Home Products (Bob Lett), Excelsior Lumber (Rob Block) , NJ Decks and Railings (Bruce and Judy Verblaauw), and Taylor Rae Construction (Jeff Dowling) all joined the NADRA team for the plant tour. This mix of industry pros drove thoughtful conversation and provided different perspectives throughout the day.

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2 05, 2023

How NADRA Members Support and Promote Deck Safety

By |2023-05-02T16:05:46-05:00May 2nd, 2023|Categories: Deck Safety, Industry Brief, Industry News, NADRA News|Tags: , , , , , , |

"Deck Safety is an important part of our company values and mission.  Being able to advocate this message to homeowners and retailers across the nation is our duty as a manufacturers and industry leaders." Andrew Pantelides, Regal Ideas Inc.

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1 05, 2023

NADRA.org Urges Homeowners to Prioritize Deck Safety with Check Your Deck® Campaign

By |2023-05-01T12:12:35-05:00May 1st, 2023|Categories: Deck Safety, Industry Brief, Industry News, NADRA News, Press Release, Uncategorized|Tags: , , , , |

With warmer weather and more time spent at home, NADRA is urging homeowners to prioritize deck safety and Check Your Deck® this May and beyond. The US has over 60 million decks, with 50 million being residential and 10 million commercial. An estimated 30 million of these decks have exceeded their useful life and are in need of repair or replacement. 

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1 05, 2023

NADRA.org Calls on Decking and Outdoor Living Industry Professionals to Prioritize Deck Safety with Check Your Deck® Campaign

By |2023-05-01T12:13:49-05:00May 1st, 2023|Categories: Deck Safety, Industry Brief, Industry News, NADRA News, Press Release, Uncategorized|Tags: , , , , |

As professionals in the industry, we have a responsibility to educate homeowners and businesses on the importance of deck safety. We encourage deck builders, lumberyards, manufacturers, and inspectors to join NADRA in promoting Deck Safety Month® and sharing NADRA's resources with their customers. By doing so, we can help ensure user safety, as well as extend the deck's lifespan, improve appearance, and increase livability.

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20 03, 2023

All Decked Out: Fortress Building Products Rolls Out DIY/PRO-Friendly Deck Kits Ahead of Summer 2023

By |2023-03-20T14:11:21-05:00March 20th, 2023|Categories: Industry Brief, Industry News, Press Release, Product Highlight|Tags: , , |

To meet continued demand for outdoor home improvement ahead of the 2023 selling season, Fortress Building Products adds customizable Deck Kits to its line-up of best-in-class outdoor living solutions. True to the company’s Total Solution approach, Fortress® Deck Kits include steel deck framing, decking and railing in a complete package for a simplified deck category ordering experience and installation process.

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