The Association's work in bringing together industry professionals resulted in a very informative evening in Atlanta, GA on August 23rd, 2016. Over 50 members and guests from the deck building industry gathered to hear and question the three leading preservative manufacturers about the modifications to the AWPA treated wood standards, and [...]
It was great to meet and speak directly with NADRA members at the Atlanta meeting. We look forward to working with the organization, and encouraging communication within our industry. Koppers believes it is important to provide a unified source of information for deck building professionals to learn more about the use [...]
What: ND01 - Deck Evaluation/ Inspection Certification Class for Industry Professionals When: Wednesday, October 5th from 8am - 12pm. Presenter: Jim Mailey. Cost: NADRA Member Price: $99 / Non-Member Price: $199 This four-hour session will teach the home inspector how to safely inspect a deck using the NADRA Deck Evaluation checklist. This [...]
AWPA U1 Standard Revisions Appealed Due To Lack of Data and Data Omission Sunbelt Forest Products Appeal AWPA U1 Standard Revisions; Requests Changes Be Rescinded May 31, 2016, 09:00 ET from Sunbelt Forest Products BARTOW, Fla., May 31, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- Sunbelt Forest Products has announced that it will file, this week, an appeal of [...]
How to Participate in Deck Safety Month® (Article by Deckorators, Chris Camfferman. First appeared in the May issue of Building Products Digest and The Merchant) 3 ways you can do your part to promote safe outdoor living (and potentially expand sales) May’s warming weather allows homeowners around the country to start [...]
News Release Contact: Michael BeaudryNADRA Executive VP 215-679-4884Info@NADRA.org May is Deck Safety Month® - Deck Safety Tips for Homeowners QUAKERTOWN, PA – The North American Deck and Railing Association declared May as Deck Safety Month®. NADRA's Campaign for deck safety awareness is an effort to promote outdoor living in a beautiful [...]
NEWS RELEASE Contact: Michael BeaudryNADRA Executive VP215-679-4884Info@NADRA.org AWPA and ICC Approve New Treated Wood Standards ICC-ES AC326 - The ICC final effective date of implementation is July 15, 2016. Quakertown, PA (February 16th, 2016) Many of you may or may not be aware of the discussions that have been taking place regarding [...]
Join us in Atlanta for NADRA's Deck Evaluation Class! Earn your Certification through NADRA on March 8th. Properly constructed outdoor living structures, built using quality materials designed for use outdoors and maintained on a consistent yearly basis, can lead to many years of enjoyment. Being professionals in the industry require continued education on [...]
NADRA Consumer Product Awareness Charter Update By: David Elenbaum, NADRA National Director davidelenbaum@gmail.com (864)-371-9697 Decking Industry Pros: As you all know me, I'll promise to cut right to the chase and tell you what I'm thinking without adding time consuming pleasantries, Previously and at my request, Michael Beaudry sent you [...]
2015 Fall Seminar: NADRA Deck Evaluation Certification Course Saturday, November 7, 2015 Best Western Fairfax Hotel 3535 Chain Bridge Road, Fairfax, VA 22030 Schedule: 7:00 - 7:30 AM Registration 7:30 - 9:00 AM Jim Mailey - NADRA Deck Evaluation Certification Course 9:00 - 9:15 AM Break 9:15 - 12:00 PM [...]
