IMPORTANT NADRA CODE COMMITTEE UPDATE !!
The NADRA Code Update, September 21, 2022, Co-Chairman, Mark Guthrie
The NADRA Code Committee, represented by consultant Glenn Mathewson and co-chair John Kozal, returned to the ICC Code Hearings this past week in Louisville KY. This is the final leg of the code development cycle, where proposals that were either approved or disapproved by the smaller Code Development Committee in April can be brought back for reconsideration. Public comments that are submitted by proponents or opponents prior to this meeting online, form the basis of these discussions.
As you’ll recall, NADRA was successful in having 15 of our 17 proposed code changes approved at the last hearings...READ MORE
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Are you looking for a way to meet like-minded individuals in the outdoor living industry? Have you heard of NADRA, but never attended an event? Are you interested in meeting the faces behind the products you use, and some you haven't seen before? Try something new!
We will be getting together at the Governor's club in Kennesaw, GA at 4:30 pm for some target and skeet shooting. Following that, we return to the club for cocktails, dinner, and networking. Product tables will be on display from our manufacturer members attending this event.
Not interested in shooting? That's ok! Arrive by 6 pm for cocktails, dinner, and more!
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NADRA's New and Improved Media Kit is LIVE!
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We strive to maintain news from NADRA as the most-respected - and first-read news - serving the industry.
Check out NADRA's updated Media Kit or contact info@nadra.org to start spreading your message throughout the industry.
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The NADRA National+ Deck Awards Event in Florida at the Sheraton Sand Key Resort - March 29th - 31st, 2023
Rooms Are Filling Up! Have you booked yours?
You won't want to miss the:
- Welcome Party - Wednesday Evening 3/29/23
- Industry Education - Morning session - (TBA) - Thursday 3/30/23
- Cocktails and Awards Dinner - 6 PM Thursday 3/30/23
- Additional Event (TBA), NADRA Olympics & Luncheon - Friday 3/31/23
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NADRA National+ Deck Competition will open in October 2022!.
Members, please keep your eyes on your email for details and the Official 2022 National+ Deck Competition Handbook.
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Perma-Column® Deck Posts Install Fast and Are Built To Last!
Precast deck posts are your permanent solution to the hassles and delays of pouring or mixing concrete on the job site. ICC-approved and ready when you are. Step up to the best.
BUILD BETTER. BUILD STRONGER. BUILD TO LAST. Learn More
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Master Deck Professional CODE Certification
Earn your Master Deck Professional – CODE Certification with NADRA – fees apply for certification. A Four-Part Series, provided by Building Code College.
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How to Build a Free Standing Deck
Learn how to properly design, frame, and build a code-compliant freestanding deck, and take these skills onsite from start to finished product with expert builder and craftsman Mike Guertin.
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EDUCATION AT DECKEXPO - SPECIAL PROMO! |
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NADRA PreConference Education: All NADRA Members who register for NADRA classes held on 11/14/22 will receive a promo code to attend DeckExpo exhibits, the Welcome Party, and all “deck” related education and all Show Floor Education (Deck Education Pass) for FREE.
NADRA Deck Evaluation/Inspection Certification and-or Secrets to Build Predictable Profitable Growth
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Monday, November 14, 2022
MORNING SESSION: 8:00 - 12:00 PST
NADRA’s Deck Evaluation/Inspection Certification Program
Continued education approved for InterNACHI, AIBD, ASHI and ICC CEU's
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Monday, November 14, 2022
AFTERNOON SESSION: 1:00 - 4:00 PST
Start With The End In Mind: Secrets to Build Predictable Profitable Growth Presented By: Chris & Amy Breen – Legacy Decks Academy
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Tension Zip by SummerSpace®
You Built It, Now Shade It.
Add sun shelter over a pergola, porch, or skylights with the FlexShade Tension Zip Shade System. This unique system is built with a side channel fabric retention system that securely holds the fabric and prevents it from billowing in the wind...Learn More
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Protect your deck with Mitsubishi Chemical America’s Nichigo G-Tape. Our hand-tearable, repositionable, acrylic flashing tape will add years to your deck protecting against moisture. Learn More! Learn More
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INDUSTRY NEWS FROM NADRA MEMBERS: |
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Simpson Strong-Tie News: Simpson Strong-Tie participates in construction of first multi-story 3D printed house in the US! In collaboration with building industry partners, are printing a two-story single-family home that integrates customized architectural design and a resilient...Read More
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Register Today for NADRA Education to Receive a Special “Deck Education” Pass
Deck Education Pass includes:
Entry to Exhibits
Welcome Party
3 Additional Deck EDU classes
Floor Education
Keynote Speakers
Click HERE to use Promo Code: NADRAEDU. The promo code will zero out fees for the Deck Education Pass at checkout. Other fees might apply if you select additional education not included in this offer.
NOTE: This promo code is good for class attendees not to be redistributed.
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Should You Pass Along Credit Card Fees to Customers?
LBM Journal
Dear Thea,
Our company is exploring the idea of passing on credit card fees to our customers. The fees are impacting our profits and seem to be increasing with more customers choosing to pay that way. Any words of wisdom on how to roll something like this out to customers?...Read More
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American Wood Council Schedules Intro to Material Wood Science Webinar
NADRA Blog
Wood material science influences its behavior from harvest through the use phase and beyond. This course will provide an introduction to wood material science, wood-moisture relations, and wood anatomy. The types of wood products structural engineers may use in designs, and...Read More
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7 Ways To Build a Successful Construction Business
By Evyatar Sagie, Business.com
To truly thrive, businesses need upkeep, maintenance and even the occasional renovation. If you own a construction company, there are several simple actions you can take to ensure success, growth and customer...Read More
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Four Ways to Combat Tool Theft in The Construction Industry
By Lucinda Thorpe, PBC Today UK
The statistics on tool theft are eye-watering. According to research by the Federation of Master Builders (FMB), 51% of builders have had tools stolen. Some have been assaulted in the process. According to...Read More
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