Deck Builder

9 01, 2025

Build Safer Decks in 2025

By |2025-01-09T09:59:32-05:00January 9th, 2025|Categories: Deck Safety, Industry Brief, Industry News, NADRA News, Press Release, Product Highlight|Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , , , |

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.

30 12, 2024

Ogden Decks Named Among Top 10 Deckorator’s Deck Builders of 2024: Top 3 in the Western Region

By |2025-01-07T16:13:47-05:00December 30th, 2024|Categories: Industry Brief, Industry News, Press Release|Tags: , , , , , , , , , |

Ogden Decks, a trusted small-town deck builder based in Ogden, Utah, is proud to announce its recognition as one of Deckorator's Deck Builder Top 10 Deck Builders of 2024. This prestigious honor also places Ogden Decks in the top 3 deck contractors in the Western United States, solidifying its reputation for excellence and craftsmanship in the outdoor living industry.

28 04, 2020

National Nail Launches Versatile CAMO® LEVER™ Tool for Fast, Easy Deck Board Bending

By |2021-08-30T08:34:16-05:00April 28th, 2020|Categories: Ask NADRA, Industry Brief, Industry News, Press Release, Tips & Tricks|Tags: , , , , , , , , |

Grand Rapids, MI-- At CAMO, we know that you don’t have time to wrestle with deck boards –time is precious during installation and crews are getting smaller. Not to mention the strain on the body and potential board damage. As part of the CAMO experience that delivers ease, efficiency and profitability, [...]

15 01, 2020

If Customers Were Always Right, We Would Go Broke

By |2021-08-30T08:34:18-05:00January 15th, 2020|Categories: Ask NADRA, Bobby Parks, Business Practices|Tags: , , , , |

By: Bobby Parks  “The customer’s always right”. It’s a common saying that some may believe, but fortunately it’s not true or we would all go broke. We would throw in the towel whenever a customer claimed something was wrong, make fixes that had nothing to do with us for free, or [...]

24 04, 2018

Check Your Deck® During Deck Safety Month® in May

By |2021-08-30T08:34:47-05:00April 24th, 2018|Categories: Ask NADRA, Deck Safety, Industry News|Tags: , , , , , , |

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Michael Beaudry Phone: 215-679-4884 Email: Info@NADRA.org Check Your Deck® During Deck Safety Month® in May QUAKERTOWN, PA - (April 24th, 2018) -The North American Deck and Railing Association declared May as Deck Safety Month®. Each year, NADRA raises awareness about the importance of checking your deck through [...]

17 04, 2018

NADRA Member Spotlight Winner: Woodland Deck Co., Steve Selkic

By |2021-08-30T08:34:47-05:00April 17th, 2018|Categories: Member Spotlight|Tags: , , , , , |

  Company Name: Woodland Deck Co. Member Name:  Steve Selkic Member Category: Deck Builder Location: Doylestown, OH What inspired you to join NADRA?  To network and learn from other builders. As deck builders we run into a lot of the same challenges, and learning from each other helps us think outside the [...]

25 01, 2018

NADRA Member Spotlight: Custom Design Group, Barry Fate

By |2021-08-30T08:35:13-05:00January 25th, 2018|Categories: Industry Brief, Industry News, Member Spotlight|Tags: , , , , , , , |

Company Name: Custom Design Group Member Name:  Barry Fate Position:  Owner Member Category:  Builder Location: Kalamazoo, MI What inspired you to join NADRA? I've been building decks for over 40 years. I wanted to become part of an organization that dedicated itself to MY profession. When did you first get involved with this industry? On a full [...]

21 11, 2017

NADRA Member Spotlight

By |2021-08-30T08:35:24-05:00November 21st, 2017|Categories: Ask NADRA, Business Practices, Industry Brief, Industry News, Tips & Tricks|Tags: , , , , |

Company Name: Holloway Company Member Name:   Ted Tidmore Company Name: Holloway Company Position:  Owner Member Category:  Builder Location:  Sterling, VA What inspired you to join NADRA? We have a passion for designing and creating unique decks and integrating them into an overall outdoor oasis. We are well-known in our area for custom projects. When did you first get [...]

11 07, 2017

Member Spotlight: Bill Zinnert, Diamond Decks

By |2021-08-30T08:35:29-05:00July 11th, 2017|Categories: Ask NADRA, Industry Brief, Industry News, Member Spotlight|Tags: , , , , , , |

Member Name: Bill Zinnert Company Name: Diamond Decks Position: Owner Member Category: Builder Location: Severn, MD When did you first get involved with this industry? 24 years ago What inspired you to join NADRA?  Been a member for many years, and always look for marketing opportunities What was the first thing you ever built? A fence at my first [...]

2 01, 2017

Member Spotlight: Robert Lascelle, MyDeck.com

By |2021-08-30T08:37:50-05:00January 2nd, 2017|Categories: Industry Brief, Industry News, Member Spotlight|Tags: , , , , , , , |

NADRA Member Spotlight. January 2017 Member Spotlight: Robert Lascelle, MyDeck.com NADRA launched a member spotlight award for 2017. We are excited to showcase our first winner of 2017, Robert Lascelle from MyDeck.com. Member Name:  Robert Lascelle Company Name:  MyDeck.com Member Category:  Deck Builder Location:  Flemington, New Jersey What inspired you to join NADRA?   Lainie chased me [...]

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