Ask any contractor where a deck is most likely to fail and, chances are, they’ll point to the ledger board and deck framing. If not correctly installed and protected, these elements can lead to a deck’s downfall – both figuratively and literally. To better understand how to preserve a deck’s structural integrity and prevent potential problems, we tapped the expertise of some of the industry’s top professional deck builders.
For the past four years, Trex Company [NYSE:TREX] and REI Co-op have partnered to divert plastic film waste collected at the specialty outdoor retailer’s stores and fulfillment centers for use in the making of Trex’s eco-friendly, long-lasting and beautiful composite decking. When it came time for REI to expand its Signature Camp near Bryce Canyon National Park in Utah, it was only natural that the brands work together to highlight the full-circle efforts at REI’s private campsite. Nature lovers can now enjoy the great outdoors from tent set-ups situated on elevated platforms made from Trex composite decking.
Fortress Building Products is inviting contractors to attend its Fortress Evolution Alliance Master Class on April 15-17 to learn from top steel framing experts including Kevin Choquette, Scott Kelly, Nick Stevens and Michael Scott.
Vista Railing has expanded its distribution with the addition of Carolina Atlantic’s Greenville, S.C., location. The increased distribution makes Vista’s products available in South Carolina, Eastern Tennessee, Western Alabama, and Northern Georgia.
New Castle Steel, Inc. is excited to announce its collaboration with K+R Building Materials to provide professional lumber dealers and builders across the US with high-quality New Castle Steel framing products. With K+R's extensive distribution network, New Castle Steel framing will now be available in more locations across the United States, making it more accessible to a broader audience.
Aluminum railing manufacturer Keylink is pleased to announce the release of a brand-new railing series, Keylink Discovery. The new railing has a sleek, modern design and is engineered for a quick installation.
For the next four weeks, NADRA will be offering a special giveaway: Members who log in and make a post in the NADRA Connect community between March 21 and April 21st will be entered into a prize giveaway and have the chance to win a DRONE!
Simpson Strong-Tie, the leader in engineered structural connectors and building solutions, has promoted Annie Kao to a newly created position of Vice President of Strategic Partnerships and Engagement. Kao has been a member of the Simpson Strong-Tie team for 18 years, most recently serving as Vice President of Engineering.
TimberTown to hold Ribbon Cutting Ceremony with door prizes, axe throwing, food, drinks & entertainment on April 17th in Capel Hill, TN.
Parksite Inc. will offer IG Railing®, the #1 brand of frameless glass railing in its New York, New Jersey, Connecticut, and Maryland territories. IG Railing is built on a base mount, called a spigot that houses a Wi-Fi controlled LED light system, and holds 1/2” (12mm) tempered low iron glass. By day, IG Railing eliminates sight obstructions of traditional post and rail systems.
