October 5, 2022
NADRA NEWS:
NADRA's Southeast ShotGun ShowDown Networking Event
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!

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

We will be getting together at the Governor's club in Kennesaw, GA at 4:30 pm for some target and skeet shooting. If you are not shooting and attending cocktails, dinner and networking, join us by 6pm.

Not yet a member of NADRA, you can join online today!
Thank You to Our Event Sponsors:
CAMO
Digger Specialties, Inc.
FastenMaster
Fortress Building Products
Oldcastle/Moistureshield
Owens Corning WearDeck
Regal ideas
Southeastern Underdeck
Town & Country Industries

Sponsorship opportunities are still available. Interested in becoming an event sponsor? Click HERE.
WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT DECKEXPO:
NADRA is headed to Las Vegas, NV for the PSP/DeckExpo in November!

PSP/Deck Expo is dedicated to the success of your business. Interact with industry leaders, ask questions to top manufacturers, and learn about how to thrive in today's pool, spa, and outdoor living industry. Learn more about registration packages HERE.

NADRA Members who attend PSP/Deck Expo receive FREE entry to Exhibits. Use Promo Code: NADR299
NADRA EDUCATION
November 14th
8am - 4pm
 
Learn more below or Register HERE.
NADRA ANNUAL MEETING:
November 16th
9:00 am
LVCC West Hall
Details coming soon!
NADRA SOCIAL EVENT!
Happy in the booth on November 15th
12:00 pm

NADRA's booth #8344
Introducing Booza-POOL-Ooza: Networking Happy Hour

On the Wednesday afternoon (November 16) of the show – STAY ON THE FLOOR in the afternoon. From 4:30 p.m. – 6:00 p.m., you can partake in Booza-POOL-Ooza: Networking Happy Hour. We’ll roll out the drink carts so you can mingle with colleagues and exhibitors for yet another networking opportunity. Carts will be across the Expo Show floor, and close to NADRA’s booth! Admission is included with all registration types.
NADRA's Official Hotel:

NADRA's official hotel is the Hilton Grand Vacations on Paradise (Convention Center).
Follow this link to reserve your rooms at NADRA's official hotel! Be sure to reserve your room(s) through this link only to access the exclusive NADRA Room block!
The NADRA National+ Deck Awards Event in Florida at the Sheraton Sand Key Resort - March 29th - 31, 2023

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

NADRA National+ Deck Competition Opens THIS Month!

Members, please keep your eyes on your email for details and the Official 2022 National+ Deck Competition Handbook.

Follow along! #DeckComp2022 @NADRARocks
EDUCATION AT DECKEXPO - SPECIAL PROMO!
NADRA Deck Evaluation/Inspection Certification and-or Secrets to Build Predictable Profitable Growth Monday, November 14, 2022
AM SESSION: 8:00 - 12:00 PST

NADRA’s Deck Evaluation/Inspection Certification Program

Continued education approved for InterNACHI, AIBD, ASHI and ICC CEU's
PM 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
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. 
EDUCATION:
NADRA's Deck Evaluation / Inspection Certification Class

Tuesday, January 10, 2023 from 9 am - 1:00 pm EDT - Live Webinar

ICC approved for .40 Credits. AIBD, ASHI, and InterNACHI approved for 4 CEU's.
Master Deck Professional CODE Certification

Earn your Master Deck Professional – CODE Certification with NADRA – fees apply for certification.

This Four-Part Series, provided by Building Code College.
How to Build a Free Standing Deck

Learn how to properly design, frame, and build a code-compliant free-standing deck.

Take these skills onsite from start to finished product with expert builder and craftsman Mike Guertin.
PRODUCT SHOWCASE: SUMMERSPACE®
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
INDUSTRY NEWS FROM NADRA MEMBERS:
FastenMaster and O'Keefe Built Inc. News: Fas­ten­Mas­ter, a divi­sion of OMG, Inc., recent­ly teamed with Col­orado-based O’Keefe Built, a lead­ing region­al deck-builder and NADRA mem­ber (North Amer­i­can Deck and Rail­ing Asso­ci­a­tion), and the Build­Strong Acad­e­my of Col­orado to host a day-long, 10-step deck build­ing train­ing ses­sion for indi­vid­u­als who are inter­est­ed in learn­ing about the deck-build­ing trade...Read More

MoistureShield and BlueLinx News: MoistureShield, an Oldcastle APG brand, announced its agreement with BlueLinx, a leading U.S. wholesale distributor of residential and commercial building products, to expand its position in Texas. BlueLinx branch locations in Dallas and Houston will offer the full line of MoistureShield composite decking products, adding San Antonio in early 2023...Read More
FEATURED ARTICLE: SCREW PRODUCTS INC.

Thank You Premier Sponsor

Screw Products Inc.

Bronze Premier Member
since October 2020!

LATEST INDUSTRY NEWS:
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

NADRA Members who attend PSP/Deck Expo receive FREE entry to Exhibits. Click HERE and Use Promo Code: NADR299.
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