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19 10, 2018

Important Updates from NADRA

By |2021-08-30T08:34:44-05:00October 19th, 2018|Categories: NADRA News|

NADRA's 2018 Annual Awards Celebration - Destination: Baltimore, MD The North American Deck and Railing Association (NADRA) recognizes and promotes excellence in the outdoor living & decking industry. The National+ Deck Competition represents many aspects of the outdoor living industry, with a main focus on decks. Each year we celebrate and [...]

10 10, 2018

Deckorators® Introduces VoyageTM Composite Decking at DeckExpo 2018

By |2021-08-30T08:34:44-05:00October 10th, 2018|Categories: Industry News|Tags: , , , , , , , , |

New EovationsTM decking offers superior traction, bold variegation For Immediate Release Press contact:Chris Camfferman                                        Managing Director, Marketing616-365-1554616-304-9400ccamfferman@ufpi.com GRAND RAPIDS, Mich., October 10, 2018 – Deckorators®, a brand of Universal Forest Products, Inc. (Nasdaq: UFPI), has expanded its innovative line of wood-alternative decking with the launch of VoyageTM. This new line of [...]

28 09, 2018

PROFESSIONAL DECK BUILDER Special Supplement – New Opportunity!

By |2021-08-30T08:34:44-05:00September 28th, 2018|Categories: Industry Brief, Industry News|Tags: , , , , |

PROFESSIONAL DECK BUILDER has added a special 5th supplement in 2018 in cooperation with the North American Deck and Railing Association (NADRA). Show your support of the industry by aligning your brand with this valuable content. Ad close date:  11/2/18 Support the Industry PROFESSIONAL DECK BUILDER will donate 10% of the advertising [...]

27 09, 2018

Deckorators® Launches Summer Apprenticeship Program for Deck Builders

By |2021-08-30T08:34:44-05:00September 27th, 2018|Categories: Industry News, Press Release|

Press contact: Kat Williams Senior Business Manager, Universal Consumer Products 208-284-3771 kat.williams@deckorators.com For Immediate Release Program helps match Deckorators Certified Pros with qualified apprentices GRAND RAPIDS, Mich., September 26, 2018 – Deckorators®, a leading brand of Universal Forest Products (Nasdaq: UFPI), has introduced a unique new program to help its Certified [...]

19 09, 2018

California balcony/deck/ porch inspection law

By |2021-08-30T08:34:44-05:00September 19th, 2018|Categories: Ask NADRA, Building Codes, Deck Safety, Industry Brief, Industry News|Tags: , , , , |

“Now 15 percent of the load-bearing, exterior elements on apartment buildings and complexes with three or more units must be inspected every six years. Elements that must be inspected include balconies, decks, porches, stairs, walkways and entryways.” By: Keith Burbank POSTED: SEP 17 2018 10:19PM PDT Gov. Brown signs balcony inspection law following deadly Berkeley collapse By [...]

12 09, 2018

NADRA Upcoming Education Schedule

By |2021-08-30T08:34:44-05:00September 12th, 2018|Categories: Deck Safety, Industry Brief, Industry News, NADRA News|Tags: , , , , |

Great Plains ASHI, 24th Annual Fall Seminar: Kansas City, MO - ASHI Chapter Annual Fall Seminar. WHEN: September 21, 2018 7:00 AM to September 22, 2018 4:00 PM Jim Mailey- North American Deck and Railing Association (NADRA) Deck Evaluation Class. This is the same class taught in preparation for taking the NADRA Certification [...]

11 09, 2018

Fortune Brands Completes Acquisition of Fiberon as Part of Doors & Security Segment

By |2021-08-30T08:34:44-05:00September 11th, 2018|Categories: Industry Brief, Industry News, Press Release|Tags: , , |

DEERFIELD, Ill.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Fortune Brands Home & Security, Inc. (NYSE: FBHS), an industry-leading home and security products company, today announced it completed the acquisition of Fiberon, LLC, a leading manufacturer of outdoor performance materials used in decking, railing and fencing products. Fortune Brands announced an agreement to acquire Fiberon on August 23, [...]

5 09, 2018

Couple injured when deck collapses at Des Moines home

By |2021-08-30T08:34:44-05:00September 5th, 2018|Categories: Deck Safety|Tags: , , , , |

It's Important to Check Your Deck® Authorities say a man and woman were injured when their elevated deck collapsed at their home in northeast Des Moines while they were grilling food. The Des Moines Register reports the incident occurred just after 5 p.m. Monday. Des Moines Police Sgt. Tina Kalar says [...]

31 08, 2018

MoistureShield’s CoolDeck Technology Chosen as a Professional Builder Magazine 2018 Top 100 Product

By |2021-08-30T08:34:45-05:00August 31st, 2018|Categories: Industry News, Press Release|Tags: , , , |

ATLANTA, Aug. 31, 2018 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Professional Builder has selected MoistureShield's CoolDeck Technology from Oldcastle Composites as one of its 2018 Top 100 Products. Based on reader inquiries, the list is now in its sixth year, helping keep readers up to date on the latest and greatest products from the past year. Readers [...]

27 08, 2018

dasso Group officiates its 8th manufacturing facility

By |2021-08-30T08:34:45-05:00August 27th, 2018|Categories: Industry News, Press Release|Tags: |

Atlanta, August 25, 2018 - dasso officiated its 8th factory today at Zixi County, Jiangxi.  The new factory is a replacement of the existing factory which had to be relocated due to city boundary expansion.  The new factory has a design capacity of 10 million sq.ft per annual (1 million m2/year) [...]

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