Building Codes

18 01, 2018

Reminder to all Handrail and Guard Manufacturers

By |2021-08-30T08:35:16-05:00January 18th, 2018|Categories: Ask NADRA, Building Codes, Business Practices, Deck Safety, Industry Brief, Industry News|Tags: , , , , , , , , , , |

Reminder to all handrail and guard manufacturers, in June 2017 ICC-ES approved significant revisions to AC273, Acceptance Criteria for Handrails and Guards.  NADRA recommends if you have an evaluation or code report for your product in accordance with this acceptance criteria you should contact the agency providing the report on how [...]

3 01, 2018

2018 Education Opportunities with NADRA

By |2021-08-30T08:35:16-05:00January 3rd, 2018|Categories: Ask NADRA, Building Codes, Business Practices, Deck Safety, Industry Brief, Industry News|Tags: , , , , , , , , , |

As we enter 2018, we want to be sure you know about your opportunities for growing your business. NADRA and ASHI have partnered to bring you the best and only of its kind, deck evaluation certification! NADRA, the North American Deck and Railing Association is a 501 c(6) non-profit that works to [...]

21 12, 2017

MN Deck for a Soldier® build will be completed just in time for Christmas

By |2021-08-30T08:35:17-05:00December 21st, 2017|Categories: Ask NADRA, Building Codes, Business Practices, Deck For A Soldier, Deck Safety, Industry News, Minnesota Chapter|Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , |

  DECEMBER 21ST, 2017 UPDATE The crews in MN are wrapping up the build today! Below are some pictures.  Final photos will be taken tonight when the build is complete. A serious shout out to Bob Lett and Mark Fisher from Wolf Home Products!  They FROZE and went the distance on [...]

18 10, 2017

A Guideline toward Safer Deck Guard Posts

By |2021-08-30T08:35:26-05:00October 18th, 2017|Categories: Building Codes, Deck Safety, Industry News|

(From the Professional Deck Builder On-line Oct. 13, 2017, the following is a summary from the article.) The Value of an ICC Guideline Plan reviewers and inspectors are left without guidance - beyond DCA-6  - on any proposed alternative details that would have sufficient strength to safely resist the code-mandated 200-lb. [...]

28 06, 2017

CREIA Urges Property Owners to Have All Guardrails, Decks and Balconies Professionally Inspected

By |2021-08-30T08:35:32-05:00June 28th, 2017|Categories: Building Codes, Deck Safety, Industry News|

CREIA Urges Property Owners to Have All Guardrails, Decks and Balconies Professionally Inspected   ALISO VIEJO, Calif., June 27, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- As the weather gets nicer, social gatherings increasingly move outdoors.   The California Real Estate Inspection Association (CREIA) urges property owners to have their guardrails, decks and balconies professionally inspected prior to any [...]

14 06, 2017

Duradek Announces ‘Duradek Donates a Deck’

By |2021-08-30T08:35:32-05:00June 14th, 2017|Categories: Building Codes, Industry Brief, Industry News, Product Highlight|Tags: , , |

Duradek Announces their ‘Duradek Donates a Deck’ Program for a local Lower Mainland Family Surrey, BC, June 12, 2017: Duradek™, the original vinyl decking since 1974 is proud to announce a ‘Duradek Donates a Deck’ program for a family in need in Greater Vancouver / Fraser Valley, BC. Duradek Canada Ltd. [...]

23 05, 2017

CAMO supports Deck Safety Month® in May

By |2021-08-30T08:35:33-05:00May 23rd, 2017|Categories: Ask NADRA, Building Codes, Business Practices, Deck Safety, Industry Brief, Industry News, Press Release, Product Highlight, Tips & Tricks|Tags: , , , , , , , , |

Contractors Mark NADRA’s Deck Safety Month® in May with CAMO Edge Fastening for Safer, Barefoot-Friendly Deck Surfaces CAMO Edge Fastening teams with the North American Deck and Railing Association, Inc. (NADRA) to promote "Deck Safety Month®" with ways to improve the safety of your deck using better installation techniques and materials. [...]

9 05, 2017

May Member Spotlight Winner – Andy Penny

By |2021-08-30T08:35:34-05:00May 9th, 2017|Categories: Ask NADRA, Building Codes, Business Practices, Industry Brief, Industry News, NADRA News, Product Highlight|Tags: , , , , , , |

Member Name: Andy Penny Company Name:  Feeney, Inc. Position: VP Marketing & Advertising Member Category: Manufacturer Location: Oakland, CA   When did you first get involved with this industry? It's been about 30 years...ouch! What inspired you to join NADRA? Our company had been working with contractors, carpenters and deck builders for years providing our CableRail [...]

3 05, 2017

Love Spending Time Outdoors? Check Your Deck®

By |2021-08-30T08:37:48-05:00May 3rd, 2017|Categories: Building Codes, Business Practices, Deck Safety, Industry Brief, Industry News, NADRA News, Tips & Tricks|Tags: , , , , , , , , |

MEDIA CONTACT Michael Beaudry Executive Vice President Phone: 215-679-4884 Email address: Info@NADRA.org FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Love Spending Time Outdoors? Check Your Deck®   During Deck Safety Month® and throughout the year, homeowners can take advantage of resources and tools from the North American Decking and Railing Association to ensure the security [...]

3 05, 2017

NADRA Provides Deck Safety Resources to Industry

By |2021-08-30T08:35:34-05:00May 3rd, 2017|Categories: Ask NADRA, Building Codes, Deck Safety, Industry Brief, Industry News|Tags: , , , , , , |

MEDIA CONTACT Michael Beaudry Executive Vice President Phone: 215-679-4884 Email address: Info@NADRA.org   FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE NADRA Provides Deck Safety Marketing Resources to Help the Industry Boost Business this Spring In honor of Deck Safety Month ® , the North American Decking and Railing Association reminds professionals to take advantage of exclusive [...]

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