The Fairfax Group is a group that attended a meeting a few weeks ago in Fairfax, VA to work together on deck code proposal that originated in Fairfax. Those in attendance were the AWC, NAHB, CLMA, NADRA, VBCOA, CCICC, Simpson Strong Tie and others. The group also had a conference call-in [...]
Hello fellow NADRA Members, I recently read an article on one of our manufacture members and wanted to pass it on. I have been using EZ Stair products for years now, with the large number of decks we build the system works quickly and adds to the overall quality and long [...]
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For Immediate Release November 8, 2012 For more information contact: Tom Horvat Osmose, Inc. 770-233-4222 thorvat@osmose.com Osmose MicroPro® Preservative Technology Receives Underwriters Laboratory Environmental Claim Validation Griffin, GA, November 8, 2012 – Osmose, Inc., the premier supplier of wood preservative technologies, has received from UL Environment their Environmental Claim Validation for [...]
The ICC Building Code Action Committee is considering a very large proposal for deck construction provisions to be included in the 2015 IRC. Anyone is invited to provide feedback, both opponent and proponent, on the proposal. The committee wishes to work on the document with the industry, prior to the hearings next year. Take [...]
With Hurricane Sandy bearing down on the Northeastern US, here are some critical things you must do to prepare your deck: Article by: Advantage Trim and Lumber Bring in all planters and any loose items – Any loose item left on or even under your deck will turn into a [...]
NADRA Atlanta Chapter Meeting Re-Cap October 2012 Thanks to all who attended the NADRA Atlanta Chapter meeting this past Monday evening at the Ivy in Buckhead. We had 60+ attendees and many guests from the Principia Conference. I want to thank Larry Pease with Trex for sponsoring the meeting and [...]
We were quite pleased by the turnout of professionals that attended the meeting at Deck Expo about the development of the 2015 IRC. Members from all aspects of our industry sat together while we delivered a message about the upcoming code modification process, the goals, needs and the current status of [...]
We are proud to announce our new membership packages! When the requests poured in to create a year-round opportunity to support the association, we listened. These new packages will provide you with more value added benefits and services from NADRA. We are excited to present to you the new packages in [...]
February 3, 2012 | My deck is supported by wood posts that rest on concrete piles set into the ground. The concrete piles seem to be moving causing a tilt to the wooden post (inward, toward the house). Do you have a guideline on how much post tilt is acceptable? Glenn [...]
