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16 10, 2017

Member Spotlight: Brian LaFave, Western Sky Designs

By |2021-08-30T08:35:26-05:00October 16th, 2017|Categories: Industry News, Member Spotlight|

Member Name: Brian LaFave Company Name: Western Sky Designs Position: Owner Member Category: Builder Location: Brighton, CO What inspired you to join NADRA? I have been in the BM industry for many years, mainly as a manufacturers representative. When I opened my business, I knew the value of being a member [...]

29 09, 2017

Thank you Platinum Sponsors: The Deck Store

By |2021-08-30T08:35:27-05:00September 29th, 2017|Categories: Business Practices, DeckExpo, Industry Brief, Industry News, Product Highlight, Sponsored Content|Tags: , , , , |

Our Mission: The Deck Store is committed to providing our online and retail customers with top quality products at competitive prices. Armed with decades of experience in the deck industry and an expansive, updated product catalog, we have the expertise to help you find what you need for your deck or [...]

28 09, 2017

Member Spotlight: Jason Durante, Durante Home Exteriors

By |2021-08-30T08:35:27-05:00September 28th, 2017|Categories: Member Spotlight|

Member Name: Jason Durante Company Name: Durante Home Exteriors Position: President / Owner Member Category: Builder Location: Irondale, AL What inspired you to join NADRA? As a deck builder I stand behind the quality of my work. Our decks aren't just built to code, we exceed industry standards. NADRA represents the same quality and ideals. When did [...]

12 09, 2017

Not entering the deck competition?

By |2021-08-30T08:35:27-05:00September 12th, 2017|Categories: DeckExpo|Tags: |

Your excuses DEBUNKED! I won’t win. - This might be true, we can’t all be winners. Just like in 1st grade tee ball we learn we’re not all Babe Ruth, but it’s about the experience! Put your work out there, create a buzz with your employees. Did you know just entering a national [...]

9 08, 2017

I was ready to do business with you, but… By: Kevin Jackson

By |2021-08-30T08:35:27-05:00August 9th, 2017|Categories: Ask NADRA, Business Practices, Industry Brief, Industry News|Tags: , |

  I was ready to do business with you, but... Regardless of your culture, upbringing, economic status or stage of life, we can all agree on one thing. If we are going to spend our hard-earned money with you or your company, you must first listen to us, meet us where [...]

9 08, 2017

Member Spotlight: Tom Jacques, Hickory Dickory Decks

By |2021-08-30T08:35:27-05:00August 9th, 2017|Categories: Business Practices, Industry Brief, Industry News, Member Spotlight|Tags: , , , , , , , , |

Member Name: Tom Jacques Company Name: Hickory Dickory Decks Position: CEO Member Category: Builder Location: Dundas, Ontario, Canada When did you first get involved with this industry? 1987 What was the first thing you ever built? A tree fort. We want to get to know you, please tell us a little about your business: Hickory Dickory Decks started [...]

2 08, 2017

WOLF INTRODUCES WOLF OUTDOOR LIGHTING

By |2021-08-30T08:35:27-05:00August 2nd, 2017|Categories: Ask NADRA, Industry Brief, Industry News, Press Release, Product Highlight|Tags: , , , , , |

N E W S   R E L E A S EDATE:  August 2, 2017CONTACT:  Jim Groff, 717.852.4842jcgroff@wolfhomeproducts.comwww.wolfhomeproducts.com WOLF HOME PRODUCTS INTRODUCES WOLF OUTDOOR LIGHTING New deck and rail accents add style and simplicity to outdoor spaces (YORK, Pa.) — Wolf Home Products today announced the launch of Wolf Outdoor Lighting, a series of easy-to-install deck and rail [...]

19 07, 2017

CPG International Hires Joe Ochoa as President of AZEK

By |2021-08-30T08:35:27-05:00July 19th, 2017|Categories: Business Practices, Industry Brief, Industry News, Press Release|Tags: , , , |

Press Contact: Lauren MoormanNo Limit Agency312-526-3996lmoorman@nolimitagency.com.  CPG International Announces Hiring of Joe Ochoa as President of AZEK Building Products Former Owens Corning Executive Brings Years of Industry Experience to Leading Building Products Company  SKOKIE, IL – CPG International, a leader in premium, low maintenance, exterior building products, announced today the hiring [...]

12 07, 2017

NADRA Sporting Clay Tournament, a Success!

By |2021-08-30T08:35:27-05:00July 12th, 2017|Categories: Industry Brief, Industry News, NADRA News, New Jersey Chapter|Tags: , , , , , , , , , |

NADRA’s very first sporting clay event on June 29th in Coplay, PA did not disappoint! Although we are all slammed this time of year, we gathered together to blow off some steam with a little gun powder.  The gathering began with a few words from our main sponsors, Wolf Home Products and Sequoia [...]

12 07, 2017

Anatomy of an Inherently Dangerous Deck, Part I & II

By |2021-08-30T08:35:27-05:00July 12th, 2017|Categories: Ask NADRA, Business Practices, Deck Safety, Industry Brief, Industry News|Tags: , , |

Anatomy of an Inherently Dangerous Deck, Part II By: Brian Foley Whenever I go out of town, I notice the differences in deck construction, particularly in other states that don’t have a robust or uniform building code like Virginia.  One of the most common mistakes I can easily see from my [...]

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