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12 02, 2018

Basic Post Footer Considerations:

By |2021-08-30T08:35:12-05:00February 12th, 2018|Categories: Sponsored Content|Tags: , , , , , , |

    *SPONSORED CONTENT* Most decks are supported by posts and whatever is underneath that post can be considered a post footer. The essential function of a post footer is to increase the surface area over which the weight of the structure is disbursed. The weight of the deck, usually measured [...]

9 02, 2018

Fortress Deck Expands into the Canadian Market

By |2021-08-30T08:35:13-05:00February 9th, 2018|Categories: Press Release|Tags: , , |

Fortress Deck, an innovator in the decking industry, has announced its 2018 distribution expansion into the Canadian market. Baycrest Distribution Inc., based out of Ontario Canada, will now be offering the Fortress Deck product line. Baycrest Distribution proudly serves the retail lumber yards and specialty deck industry with both marine and [...]

7 02, 2018

TAMKO® GIVING CASH BACK THROUGH PRO REWARDS PROGRAM

By |2021-08-30T08:35:13-05:00February 7th, 2018|Categories: Industry Brief, Industry News|Tags: , , , |

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact:  Ron Cook Office:  (800) 641-4691, ext. 2245 Mobile: (417) 529-2390 TAMKO® GIVING CASH BACK THROUGH PRO REWARDS PROGRAM NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA – February 6, 2018 – TAMKO® Pro Certified Contractors are now receiving 1% cash back on their purchase price of qualifying products with no limits on how much they can earn. TAMKO’s new cash back [...]

6 02, 2018

Organizational Announcements, Viance

By |2021-08-30T08:35:13-05:00February 6th, 2018|Categories: Industry News, Press Release|Tags: , |

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE February 6th, 2018 Charlotte, North Carolina Contact: Viance, LLC 800-421-8661 productinfo@viance.net Viance is pleased to announce that effective February 5th, 2018 Edie Kello joined Viance as Director of Marketing, reporting directly to John Hussa, President of Viance. Edie’s background includes over 15 years of leadership in marketing, advertising, [...]

31 01, 2018

National Nail Announces Finals of its CAMO® Screw Off!™ Deck Fastening Competition Feb. 14th 2018 at LBM Expo Booth #226 With a Harley-Davidson® Grand Prize

By |2021-08-30T08:35:13-05:00January 31st, 2018|Categories: Press Release, Product Highlight|Tags: , , , , , , , |

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Maureen Murray 973-993-1570 precise2@optonline.net Grand Rapids, MI – National Nail’s CAMO Screw Off! in which hundreds of contractors competed in a deck fastening speed competitions at lumberyards in New England and New Jersey in 2017, will hold the finals at the Northeastern Retail Lumber Association (NRLA) LBM [...]

31 01, 2018

379 Niagara Frontier Building Officials participate in Deck Construction class

By |2021-08-30T08:35:13-05:00January 31st, 2018|Categories: Building Codes, Deck Safety, Industry Brief, Industry News|Tags: , , , , , , |

“Simpson Strong-Tie was honored to be invited by the Niagara Frontier Building Officials to speak at their annual conference on January 23rd.  Doug Stercho (Simpson Strong-Tie Territory Manager), Chuck Frisicaro (Simpson Strong-Tie Sr. Dealer Rep for Western NY) and Jim Mailey (Simpson Strong-Tie Technical Training Manager and NADRA Structural Advisor & [...]

31 01, 2018

Thank you, Deck for a Soldier® Participants in MN

By |2021-08-30T08:35:13-05:00January 31st, 2018|Categories: Deck For A Soldier, Industry Brief, Industry News|Tags: , , , , , , , , , , |

      Dear NADRA Members and Supporters:  I am extremely pleased to let everyone know that the recent Deck for a Soldier® project for the Minnesota Assistance Council for Veterans, went very smoothly and was completed in just a few days after obtaining the permit.  Several NADRA builders and suppliers [...]

31 01, 2018

Major changes to ICC Guardrail Performance Criteria – Additional testing methods plus safety factor increased on AC-273

By |2021-08-30T08:35:13-05:00January 31st, 2018|Categories: Ask NADRA, Deck Safety|Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , |

    Update from NADRA's Code Committee:  You may have read this last week in our release revealing these new rules or criteria changes from ICC, however we feel it is necessary that we get the word out about these changes once more; and help bring clarity to the subject. This [...]

29 01, 2018

Trex Unveils Top Trends in Outdoor Living for 2018

By |2021-08-30T08:35:13-05:00January 29th, 2018|Categories: Industry Brief, Industry News, Product Highlight|Tags: , , , |

Date:29 JANUARY 2018 Source:www.trex.com www.trex.com Desire for Personalization and Year-Round Enjoyment; Ushers In New Approaches to Design and Materials. With the popularity of outdoor living expected to hit its highest peak yet this year*, homeowners across the country will be going all-in for the outdoors in 2018. Once again, Trex Company, [...]

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 [...]

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