Join We Love Deck Builders host April Edwards for a special episode recorded live from DeckExpo Dallas 2024, with Micheal Beaudry, Executive Director of NADRA, on the final day of the event.
For 21 years, the North American Deck and Railing Association (NADRA) has been the trusted voice of the decking and outdoor living industry. NADRA supports its members through advocacy, education, and programs that ensure safety, quality, and innovation. From initiatives like Deck Safety Month®, to advocacy efforts shaping building codes, professional certifications, and community projects like Deck for a Soldier®, NADRA provides its members with the tools and resources to succeed.
The Power of Partnership Honoring NADRA’s role in our industry
Join Alex and Michael as they dive deep into the history and impact of NADRA, the leading association in the deck industry. Michael shares his journey from the early days of NADRA’s founding in 2004 to its evolution into a cornerstone of the decking world. With nearly two decades of experience, Michael offers valuable insights into the benefits NADRA provides to industry professionals and how it has shaped the standards and growth of the decking community.
In this episode of We Love Deck Builders, host April Edwards, founder of Deck Builder Marketers, sits down with Mike Beaudry, Executive Director of the North American Deck and Railing Association (NADRA).
Recap of the NADRA Code meeting last week at Simpson Strong Tie’s Manufacturing and Training Center northeast of Dallas.
NADRA's brand-new online community, NADRA Connect, is officially live and open to all NADRA members, including our valued vendor members!
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.
A popular bar in Nashville was evacuated after a portion of the outdoor deck seemingly collapsed. Patrons at Loser's Bar and Grill in Midtown were enjoying their Wednesday (August 3) evening ahead of Whiskey Jam when the floor of the deck suddenly buckled around 6 p.m., WKRN reports. There were also reports of a potential gas leak. While initial reports stated the deck collapsed, the Nashville Fire Department has since confirmed the incident is not classified as a collapse. No injuries were reported.
Since we’re 100% privately held and are fortunate to have strong support from the LBM community, we’re able to do what we want. As it happens, what we want is to help you and other members of the LBM community build your business, your sales, and your brand. That’s what’s “Behind the LBM 100,” and everything else we do. As my friend Michael Beaudry, Executive VP of NADRA likes to say, “It’s about doing the right things for the right reasons, and having fun doing them.”
