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15 11, 2018

MoistureShield® Vision® Decking’s Unique Style Earns Architectural Products Magazine’s Product Innovation Award (PIA)

By |2021-08-30T08:34:43-05:00November 15th, 2018|Categories: Industry Brief, Industry News, Press Release|Tags: , , , |

MoistureShield Vision composite decking has won an Architectural Products Magazine Product Innovation Award (PIA). Vision has a modern variegated appearance that provides a one-of-a-kind, indoor flooring look for decks, porches and other outdoor spaces. Contact Author:JOEY PETERSMoistureShield 770-677-2365Email > ATLANTA (PRWEB) NOVEMBER 13, 2018 MoistureShield® Vision®, was recently announced as a winner in [...]

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14 11, 2018

NADRA attends American Society of Civil Engineer’s (ASCE) Live and Dead Load Subcommittee meeting

By |2021-08-30T08:34:44-05:00November 14th, 2018|Categories: Ask NADRA, Building Codes, Deck Safety, Industry Brief, Industry News|Tags: |

By Glenn Mathewson "Another public comment was also presented, one that could have a major impact on decking." How to build guards has never been provided for in the code, and even the loads that guards must resist have been pretty fuzzy throughout code history.  Those target loads have come into [...]

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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 [...]

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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 [...]

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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 [...]

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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 [...]

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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 [...]

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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 [...]

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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, [...]

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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 [...]

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