January 10, 2025

HOME  I  FIND A BUILDER  I  JOIN  I  RENEW  I  FOR MEMBERS

 

Hello Heather,

In This Issue:

● Industry Events

● News You Can Use

● 2024 National+ Deck Competition Winners Gallery

● Welcome New NADRA Members

● Southeast Networking Event

● NADRA Networking Events

● NADRA Education

● Sponsored Advertising

Thank you to all our Sponsored Advertisers!
 

NADRA NEWS:
 

Thank You to Everyone Who Attended, Supported, and Streamed The 2025 NADRA Summit and 2024 National+ Deck Competition Awards Ceremony!  

Your participation and support mean the world to us!


What a great event and community we are all a part of! Together we make a difference in the lives of families across North America by designing and building spaces that bring family and friends together.


If you have any photos and/or testimonials or stories from the 2025 Summit, please send them to info@NADRA.org. Our complete event recap and photos will be published soon!

 

Congratulations to our 2024 National+ Deck Competition Winners!
 

NADRA recognizes and promotes excellence in the Outdoor Living & Decking Industry. Each year we celebrate and honor outstanding successes in the industry at a prestigious Industry Awards Presentation & Celebration.


The 15th Annual Awards Celebration was held on January 3rd, 2025, in Clearwater Beach, Florida. Professionals of all levels & categories, from across North America (and beyond) enter the deck competition each year.


We invite you to follow this link and scroll through to see the winning entries of NADRA’s 2024 National+ Deck Competition. 


Congratulations to all winners and official partners! More event pictures and full recap coming soon!
 

Congratulations 2025 NADRA Summit Raffle Winners!


In case you missed it, Bryan Hord from CAMO Fasteners and Shawn Miller from Advantage Lumber were the winners of the 2025 NADRA Summit Raffle $500 gift cards!

 
 

Welcome New NADRA Members!


NADRA connects and empowers great ideas and great people to collaborate together, and inspire leadership and achievement within the industry.


"I believe that we are only as strong as the company we keep. After 20 years I can say, with confidence, that we are surrounded by the best people in this Industry"~ Michael Beaudry, Executive Vice President, North American Deck and Railing Association 


Join us in welcoming our New NADRA Members who joined in December 2024:


Adam Gernes, Personal Pride Construction

Alan Verkest, Master Halco

Brett Johnson, Millboard Inc.

Bryan Miller, High Pointe Exteriors

Chris Tausaga, PROproperty Inspection and Services, Inc.

Paul Sampson, Master Halco

Ramon Fregoso, Peak Framing Inc

Sean Price, A+ Home Inspections

Steven Steinmetz, Master Halco

Thomas Fourounjian, Master Halco

Tommy DeLoach, Eastern Engineered Wood Products

Vonl Adams, Discount Fence USA


"Alone we can do so little, together we can do so much."~Helen Keller


Discover a community of Industry Professionals waiting to uplift and inspire you! Find out more about membership benefits HERE or recommend NADRA to your network today!
 
 

NADRA's Southeast Region Networking Event


Join NADRA members in the Southeast region for a Shotgun Showdown on Thursday, February 13, 2025! 


We will be getting together at the Governor's Club in Kennesaw, GA at 3:30PM ET for some target and skeet shooting. If you are not shooting and attending cocktails, dinner and networking, join us by 6PM ET.


Please consider sharing this event with your colleagues, customers, and fans!


Not yet a Member of NADRA, you can join online today!


Stay tuned for a Northeast Region Networking Event announcement!
 
REGISTER NOW!
 

SPONSORED CONTENT:
 

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NADRA EDUCATION:
 

NADRA's Education Offerings


Live Webinars: 2025 Schedule Coming SOON!

  • NADRA Deck Evaluation / Inspection Certification
  • NADRA Decks Done Right Education® 2 Part Series



On-Demand Courses:

  • Wood Restoration BASIC & ADVANCED
  • Master Deck Professional-CODE
  • How To Build A Free Standing Deck 


For more information click HERE
 

NADRA MEMBER RESOURCES:
 

Did You Know?


The mission of the North American Deck and Railing Association (NADRA) is to provide a unified source for the professional development, promotion, growth, and sustenance of the Deck and Railing building industry in North America so that members can exceed the expectations of their customers.


For Member Benefits click HERE


If you have questions please reach out to info@NADRA.org.


Not a NADRA Member. Consider joining HERE today!

 
 

2025 Media Kit Released


NADRA's sponsored advertising opportunities guarantee that you're spreading your brand and message throughout the industry. 



Available to all NADRA members, inclusive to NADRA premier members.


Check out NADRA's Media Kit or contact  info@nadra.org to get started.
 
 

It's Never TOO Late...


Add your "Proud Member" logo to your website TODAY! Log in to the Member’s Only Section to download HERE.

 

PRODUCT SHOWCASE:
 

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GX Coating & 316 Stainless Steel now available...Learn More

 
NADRA MEMBERS NEWS:
 

TimberTech News: The AZEK Company announces transitions and promotions...Read More


Deck Builder Marketers and O'Keefe Built News: We Love Deck Builders, host April Edwards sits down with the team from O’Keefe Built...Read More


Fortress Building Products News: Fortress Building Products rolls out updates to product and labor warranties...Read More


Ogden Decks News: Ogden Decks announced its recognition as one of Deckorator’s Deck Builder Top 10 Deck Builders of 2024...Read More


New Castle Steel News: New Castle Steel proudly announces the launch of its latest innovation...Read More


BlueLinx News: BlueLinx announces expansion of distribution partnership with LP...Read More


​Submit Your Member News Today! NADRA Members, send us your news and tell us what is going on in your lives. "Members News" is for story-based information about NADRA Member companies, staff, and community/industry activities such as new hires, mergers, acquisitions, collaborations, expansions, partnerships, and events. Send your Member's News to info@NADRA.org. NOTE: NADRA does not publish third-party or product-type content within this section except for Gold and Silver Premier Members. If you are interested in marketing your products please see the Media Kit HERE. 

 

FEATURED ARTICLE:
 

Build Safer Decks in 2025


The new year is a great time to think about the safety of the spaces you will be building. Now is the time to ask yourself: Is my client’s deck safe? Read More about deck safety and how ledger boards can literally make or break a deck. 
 

UPCOMING INDUSTRY EVENTS:
 

NADRA EVENTS:


NADRA Southeast Shotgun Showdown February 13, 2025 at the Governor's Club in Kennesaw, GA! Register HERE


NADRA On-Demand Education HERE


For more information about NADRA Events CLICK HERE
 
 

NARI Nights, Jan 14, 2025 Duluth, GA...Read More


NAHB International Builders’ Show (IBS), Feb 25-27, 2025 in Las Vegas, NV...Read More


IDEAS SHOW, Feb 20, 2025 in King of Prussia, PA...Read More


Atlantic Builders Convention, Mar 25-27, 2025 in Atlantic City, NJ...Read More


JCL LIVE Residential Construction Show, Mar 27-29, 2025 in Providence, RI...Read More
 
 
NEWS YOU CAN USE:
 
 

5 Leadership Trends That Will Help To Shape 2025

By Sally Percy


In our fast-moving world it’s impossible to know what next year will bring. But here are five important trends for leaders to...Read More

3 Tips For Building Support For Your Entrepreneurial Endeavor

By Sokwoo Rhee


Taking the risk to build a new company or create a new product requires a leap few...Read More

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