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1 04, 2021

Deckorators® MBC Decking Approved for Use as Cladding

By |2021-08-30T08:34:12-05:00April 1st, 2021|Categories: Industry Brief, Industry News, Press Release|Tags: , , , |

Deckorators® MBC Decking Approved for Use as Cladding Mineral-based composite (MBC) technology available for home and commercial exteriors GRAND RAPIDS, Mich., March 30, 2021 — Already very popular among deck builders, beautiful and durable Deckorators® mineral-based composite (MBC) decking is now approved for use as cladding. Patented EovationsTM MBC technology makes [...]

10 03, 2021

As a Business Owner, How Many Hats Do You Wear?

By |2021-08-30T08:34:12-05:00March 10th, 2021|Categories: Bobby Parks, Business Practices, Industry Brief, Industry News, Tips & Tricks|Tags: , , |

Bobby Parks talks about life as a contractor and how many hats we wear each day, and how easy it is to drop or neglect things when you try to carry too much of a load. Here are some examples of ways to begin to reduce the hat count and buy back more productive time for you. 

22 02, 2021

Grad Concept Inc.: first steps in North America with NADRA

By |2021-08-30T08:34:12-05:00February 22nd, 2021|Categories: Industry Brief, Industry News, Member Spotlight, Press Release, Product Highlight|

After 15 years of success in the European market, Grad® Concept is bringing its patented innovation to North America. This exciting new venture has seen Grad® Concept USA partner with installers, millworkers, and architects alike including, Woodhaven (KS), Thermalwood (Canada), and Thermory (NY). Their approach to innovation and quality makes them [...]

15 12, 2020

VISTA Chosen by Timber Mart as New National Aluminum Railing Supplier

By |2021-08-30T08:34:12-05:00December 15th, 2020|Categories: Industry Brief, Industry News, Press Release|Tags: , , , |

MAPLE RIDGE, BRITISH COLUMBIA, December 14th, 2020 – Vista Railing Systems Inc., the market leader in exterior railing products that offer style and simplicity, has been chosen by TIMBER MART, the largest national member-owned buying group in Canada, as its new national aluminum railing supplier. This relationship represents significant growth potential [...]

2 12, 2020

Uplift Resistance Explained

By |2021-08-30T08:34:13-05:00December 2nd, 2020|Categories: Industry Brief, Industry News, Product Highlight, Sponsored Content|Tags: , |

The uplift resistance of the Diamond Pier system effectively resists frost heave pressures often found in the northern portion of the United States, and movement in expansive soils often found in the southwestern portion of the United States.

1 12, 2020

How Much of a Deposit Should You Ask For? Cash Flow: Deposits & Progress Payments

By |2021-08-30T08:34:13-05:00December 1st, 2020|Categories: Bobby Parks, Industry Brief, Industry News, NADRA News|Tags: , , , , , |

How much of a deposit should you get when writing up a contract? Is 10%, enough? Is 50% too much? Having a payment process that’s fair and minimizes risk for both the customer and contractor simplifies things. 

4 11, 2020

TorQuest Partners and Caisse de dépôt et placement du Québec Announce Investment in Barrette Outdoor Living

By |2021-08-30T08:34:13-05:00November 4th, 2020|Categories: Industry Brief, Industry News, Press Release|Tags: , , |

TorQuest Partners and Caisse de dépôt et placement du Québec Announce Investment in Barrette Outdoor Living

4 11, 2020

Oldcastle APG® Doubles Capped Decking Capacity with MoistureShield® Plant Investment

By |2021-08-30T08:34:13-05:00November 4th, 2020|Categories: Industry Brief, Industry News, Press Release|Tags: , , |

MoistureShield Composite Decking announced plans to increase its capped composite decking production by up to 50% at the company's centrally located Springdale, Arkansas plant.

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