May 16 2025

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In This Issue:

● Deck Safety Month Ambassador Registration

● NADRA Deck Evaluation / Inspection Certification Program

● NADRA Decks Done Right Education®

● Deck Expo Hotel Registration

● Sponsored Advertising

● Member's Resources

● Industry Events

● News You Can Use

Thank you to all our Sponsored Advertisers!

NADRA NEWS:

Equip Yourself with NADRA's Free Marketing Resources

NADRA has everything industry professionals need to promote deck safety awareness. NADRA Members can access a wealth of FREE deck safety marketing resources. These include the 10-Point Deck Safety Consumer Checklist, over 60 visual graphics, 31-day social media content with customizable verbiage, flyers, press release templates, and more.

As a member of NADRA, you have the opportunity to customize these resources with your logo and contact details. Visit the Member's section and Deck Safety Page to access all the resources available and help spread the word about deck safety this May and beyond.

Let's work together to ensure that all decks are safe and secure this May and beyond. Visit NADRA.org to access all of NADRA’s Deck Safety Month® resources.

Thank You Deck Safety Month® Ambassadors!

Join the companies working to promote deck safety and support safer practices in the communities they serve. Your sponsorship helps move the industry forward, one deck at a time. It's not too late to become an official Deck Safety Ambassador and have your logo displayed all year long.

Read Deck Safety Ambassador quotes HERE

 The 16th Awards Gala will be held on January 8th, where we will honor outstanding achievements in deck construction and design.

Tickets and sponsorship opportunities coming soon!

2025 National+ Deck Competition opening this summer.

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:

Alejandro Smith, Excel Custom Decks, LLC

Alex LaGreca, Owens Corning Lumber

Alex Tis, Owens Corning Lumber

Andrew Grundmann, Badger Custom Decking

Andrew Kravchak, Kravchak construction llc

Andrew Bacon, Bacon Home Remodeling

Andy Bartick, Lakeside Decking

Armando Salazar, Roofing and More INC.

Austin Grant, DuxxBak Composite Decking

Austin Newberry, Owens Corning Lumber

Bo Anderson, Lakeside Decking Co.

Charles Underhill, Owens Corning Lumber

Charles Shannon, Roofing and More INC.

Chuck Saleen, CHS Custom Decks and Design

Craig Bouthiette, Owens Corning Lumber

Craig Deimler, Roofing and More INC.

Daryl Wernette, Owens Corning Lumber

David Merrick, Merrick Design and Build, Inc.

Dustin Holliday, Roofing and More INC.

Edward Chmar, Homelife Remodeling Inc

Elliot Lavinder, South Banks Builders LLC

Ellis Williams, FLX Home Inspection Services, LLC

James Beaudry, C&L Ward

Jared Dewalt, Owens Corning Lumber

Jared Honsvick, Owens Corning Lumber

Jay Pease, Owens Corning Lumber

Jeff Tinsman, 5 Star Decks

Joanna Ashley, Archadeck of Athens

John Bowley, BuildingSpecsPros LLC

John Szegner, Owens Corning Lumber

Josiah McDonald, Excel Custom Decks, LLC

Justin Lupien, Titan Home Inspection, LLC

Kendrick Dye, Yonah Mountain Ventures

Kevin Cekanor, Owens Corning Lumber

Kourosh Montaser Asadi, Owens Corning Lumber

Kyle Lancaster, Owens Corning Lumber

Kyle Schuhart, Owens Corning Lumber

Lizzi Gorman, Lakeside Decking

Luis Vargas, Northwoods Deck Company

Madeleine Uible, Owens Corning Lumber

Madi Hamm, Owens Corning Lumber

Marcus Nogaj, Owens Corning Lumber

Mark Orofino, C&L Ward

Matt Dickerson, Roofing and More INC.

Matt Erdman, Decks & Docks Co.

Mike Flynn, Archadeck of Athens

Rick Zedeker, Owens Corning Lumber

Robert Trice, Upperdeckz

Ryan Kost, Excel Custom Decks, LLC

Ryan Maniaci, Maniaci Construction Inc.

Scott House, Owens Corning Lumber

Scott Girard, DuxxBak Composite Decking

Shane Flanagan, Roofing and More INC.

Shawn Rutledge, Black Label Built

Stacie Combs, Simpson Strong-Tie

Tom Hansen, Owens Corning Lumber

Tony Lewis, KTL Remodeling & Renovation, LLC

Trevor Wegner, TW Craftsmen

Yogesh Phuyal, Owens Corning Lumber

Zach Bentzen, Hometown Builders Unlimited

"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!

SPONSORED CONTENT:

NADRA EDUCATION:

Congratulations to the NADRA Members who were certified for:

NADRA's 2025 Deck Evaluation / Inspection Certification Program

When it comes to the structural integrity of decks, safety should always come first. A well-constructed and well-maintained deck not only enhances the value of a property but also ensures the safety and enjoyment of those who use it. 

NADRA's Deck Evaluation / Inspection Certification webinar is ideal for inspectors, deck builders, engineers, code officials & architects.

Adam Gernes, Personal Pride Construction

Alejandro Smith, Excel Custom Decks, LLC

Alex Tis, Owens Corning Lumber

Alex LaGreca, Owens Corning Lumber

Allan Trant, Allan Trant’s exterior finish work llc

Allyse Pierce, Armstrong Construction

Amy Crabill, Sunburst Construction dba Deck Guru

Andrew Grundmann, Badger Custom Decking

Andy Bartick, Lakeside Decking

Armando Salazar, Roofing and More INC.

Arturo Toledo, Armor Fence

Austin Newberry, Owens Corning Lumber

Austin Grant, DuxxBak Composite Decking

Bo Anderson, Lakeside Decking

Bryan Miller, G. M. Roth Design Remodeling

Casey Ingle, Owens Corning Lumber

Chad Hilweh, Hawaii Deck Builders

Chance Baker, Armstrong Construction

Charles Underhill, Owens Corning Lumber

Charles Holder, Central Florida Landscaping Inc

Charlie Crippen, Crippen Woodworks, Inc.

Chris Duet, C&L Ward

Chris Lightsey, Impresa Modular Charleston

Christopher Liston, People Come First Construction Group

Daryl Wernette , Owens Corning Lumber

David Merrick, Merrick Design and Build, Inc.

David Kolar, Outback Deck, Inc

Eddie Holzem, DuxxBak Composite Decking

Elias McDonald, Excel Custom Decks, LLC

Elliot Lavinder, South Banks Builders LLC

Ellis Williams, FLX Home Inspection Services, LLC

Eric Lamoreaux, C&L Ward

Fillype Souza, Acadia Outdoors

Francisco Crisostomo, Jmans BUILDERS INC

Jake Volway, C&L Ward

James Beaudry, C&L Ward

Jared Honsvick, Owens Corning Lumber

Jared Dewalt, Owens Corning Lumber

Jason Littig, Quad City Deck Company

Jason Jewison, Personal Pride Construction

Jay Pease, Owens Corning Lumber

Joanna Ashley, Archadeck of Athens

John Hamlin, Schaefer Inspection Service

John Szegner, Owens Corning Lumber

Jose Ugalde, TrueDecks

Jose Gonzalez, J G And A Renovation

Joseph Martelli, Boss Property Management Group, LLC.

Justyn Francona, Gerger Construction

Katie Basham, Deck Systems, Inc.

Kourosh Montaser Asadi, Owens Corning Lumber

Kyle Schuhart, Owens Corning Lumber

Larry Wedige, LarryInspects Home Inspection Service

Lizzi Gorman, Lakeside Decking

Madeleine Uible, Owens Corning Lumber

Madi Hamm, Owens Corning Lumber

Majlinda Agojci, AGGO Pro

Marcus Nogaj, Owens Corning Lumber

Mark Orofino, C&L Ward

Matt Hefferin, HeRo Home Inspection

Matt Dickerson, Roofing and More INC.

Michael Conley, Straight Inspection Service

Mike Stephans, 3-D Home Inspection

Mike Baier, C&L Ward

Mike Flynn, Archadeck of Athens

Patrick Ellis, Ellis Home Inspections LLC

Patrick Rasmussen, People Come First Construction Group

Patrick Hankerd, Premier Deck Builders LLC

Rick Zedeker, Owens Corning Lumber

Rob Julander, Deckorators

Robert McDonald, Excel Custom Decks, LLC

Robert Trice, Upperdeckz

Ryan Kost, Excel Custom Decks, LLC

Scott Girard, DuxxBak Composite Decking

Scott House, Owens Corning Lumber

Shane Flanagan, Roofing and More INC.

Shawn Rutledge, Black Label Built

Tim Solano, Canopy Builders

Tom Hansen, Owens Corning Lumber

Travis Crickenberger, Middle Utah Property Inspection

Vernon Wilkins, Baseline Home Inspections. LLC

Wayne Wolven, All Southland Services Inc

Wes Brown, Outback Deck, Inc

Yogesh Phuyal, Owens Corning Lumber

Zach Bentzen, Hometown Builders Unlimited

There is one more opportunity to take the 2025 NADRA’s Deck Evaluation / Inspection Certification Program happening Thursday, Nov 20th from 9:00AM to 2:00PM ET, live online –See details below.

NADRA's Deck Evaluation / Inspection Certification

Thurs, Nov 20, 2025

from 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM ET

The industry’s best resource for learning how to safely evaluate a deck. Includes a 48-page manual, and certification.

ICC approved for .40 Credits. AIBD, ASHI, and InterNACHI approved for 4 CEU's.

Sign up or Recertify Today!

NADRA's Decks Done Right Education® Two Day Classes

Thurs, October 2 & 9, 2025

from 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM ET

Part 1 & Part 2 - Live Webinar

This 10 hour, two-part series was developed for deck construction based on the entirety of the system. 

Register Today!

A short completion certificate exam follows Part 2.

NADRA MEMBER RESOURCES:

Did You Know?

The US has over 60 million decks, with 50 million being residential and 10 million commercial. An estimated 30 million of these decks have exceeded their useful life and are in need of repair or replacement. 

NADRA’s Deck Safety Campaign creates an opportunity to: Educate. Inspect. Correct, ultimately, helping to prevent injuries and bringing an awareness to the importance of regular deck inspections.

Visit the Member's section and Deck Safety Page to access all the resources available.

Interested in Learning More About Your NADRA Membership Benefits?

Schedule a call to learn all about your NADRA member benefits. During this time, we'll review how to set up your profile, where to access various resources, and answer any questions you may have. Select a time slot HERE.

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:

TimberTech News: The AZEK Company achieves validation of GHG reduction targets by the science based targets initiative…Read More

Digger Specialties Inc. (DSI) News: DSI Partners with American Lumber to Service Various Northeast Markets…Read More

Simpson Strong-Tie News: Simpson Strong-Tie introduces Sage System™ DIY pergola connectors...Read More

FastenMaster and Trex Company News: FastenMaster expands Cortex Line with plugs for New Trex Select, Enhance and Transcend Lineage Boards...Read More

Builders FirstSource News: Builders FirstSource celebrated the grand opening of its new truss manufacturing facility...Read More

Vista Railings News: Vista Railings has promoted James Scott, Dwayne Walser and Carol Mussi to marketing manager…Read More

Fiberon News: Fiberon Decking’s New London, NC, facility earned the first-place Beam of Excellence award in Augury’s inaugural Spotlight Awards…Read More

Bison Innovative Products News: Bison Innovative Products win 2025 Popular Mechanics Yard & Garden Awards…Read More 

Deckorators, California Deck Pros and Dock & Deck News: NADRA Members featured in LBM Jounal: What contractors want homeowners to know for Deck Safety Month…Read More

BlueLinx News: BlueLinx has appointed Christopher Kelly Wall as Senior Vice President, Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer...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 Premier Members. If you are interested in marketing your products please see the Media Kit HERE.

UPCOMING INDUSTRY EVENTS:

NADRA SAVE THE DATE! 



Deck Expo – October 22 - 24, 2025 – Las Vegas Convention Center, Las Vegas, NV

NADRA 2026 Summit & 2025 National+ Deck Competition Awards - January 7 - 9, 2026 - Wyndham Grand Clearwater Beach, Clearwater Beach, FL

2025 National+ Deck Competition opening this summer.

NADRA EDUCATION

NADRA Decks Done Right Education® 2 Part Series – October 2 & 9, 2025 – Register HERE

NADRA Deck Evaluation / Inspection Certification – November 20, 2025 – Register HERE

NADRA On-Demand Education HERE

For more information about NADRA Events HERE

INDUSTRY EVENTS

NARI 7th Annual Brew Bash, June 12, 2025 in Atlanta, GA...Read More

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Technological advancements continue to push digital transformation forward and change how businesses operate. In response to this, leadership styles and best practices are shifting toward greater agility, collaboration, and real-time decision...Read More

Selling to Remodelers: Unique Needs Require Unique Approaches

By Mike Berger

The modern American home has gone through a number of changes throughout its history—from the rise of the en suite bathroom in the primary bedroom and accessory dwellings to the integration of new technology—many of today’s homes would likely be...Read More

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