Reminder to all handrail and guard manufacturers, in June 2017 ICC-ES approved significant revisions to AC273, Acceptance Criteria for Handrails and Guards. NADRA recommends if you have an evaluation or code report for your product in accordance with this acceptance criteria you should contact the agency providing the report on how [...]
NEWS RELEASE Contact: Michael BeaudryNADRA Executive VP215-679-4884Info@NADRA.org AWPA and ICC Approve New Treated Wood Standards ICC-ES AC326 - The ICC final effective date of implementation is July 15, 2016. Quakertown, PA (February 16th, 2016) Many of you may or may not be aware of the discussions that have been taking place regarding [...]
Title: Revisions for 2018 IRC If you have specific questions, comments or concerns let us know by filling out the form found below: Below are 2 documents from the Deck Code Coalition, which contains a detailed list of each item they are recommending for revision with the 2018 IRC with comments and [...]
Connecting Deck Ledgers to MPC Wood Trusses The connection of residential deck ledgers to MPC floor trusses is not covered by the 2012 IRC (Table R507.2 and R507.2.1) that gives fastener requirements for the connection a deck ledger to a solid-sawn house band. The ledger connection is especially difficult when the deck ledger [...]
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Michael Beaudry, NADRA Executive VP 215.679.4884 Info@NADRA.org The North American Deck and Railing Association Launches 2-Day Educational Event in Lawrenceville, GA February 26th & 27th - Training Opportunities for Outdoor Living Professionals! Quakertown, PA –The North American Deck and Railing Association (NADRA) will host key [...]
January 17th, 2014 The Value of Trade Associations for Professional Contractors by Greg Hartmann, National Account Manager Why doesn't every deck builder belong to NADRA? What can we do to spread the word about the benefits of belonging to trade organizations? I see some NADRA chapters that have become relevant, educational, [...]
NADRA Atlanta Chapter Meeting Re-Cap Oct 2013 Thanks to all those who attended the meeting last night at the Ivy in Buckhead. We had 41 in attendance with a good representation from builders, distributors and manufacturers. We opened the meeting with a reminder of the anti-trust statement and then Mike Reasons [...]
DeckExpo is just days away! Here is an easy-to-follow guide to all things NADRA happening during our time in Chicago. If you want to make a difference while getting the most of your NADRA membership, GET INVOLVED! If you are interested in the work the Association is doing in the areas [...]
NADRA attended the Public Comment Hearings on October 4th, 2013 to serve and protect the decking industry in the development of the 2015 IRC. I’m happy to say that we did that job well, and have little to fear in the new provisions now decided. Here’s a review of the topics [...]
October 1st, 2013 Your Future; This Week As this hits your inbox, I’m likely in route to Atlantic City, New Jersey to represent, support and defend the decking industry. This week, your future will be decided in the 2015 International Residential Code. On my last day to prepare before leaving Colorado, [...]
