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NADRA
Join us in San Diego on Sunday, January 24th, 2016 from 8:00 am - 12:00 pm for NADRA's Deck Evaluation Certification Class. Learn more.
This program will allow industry professionals to properly evaluate decks, stairs and railings using the NADRA Deck Evaluation checklist. The NADRA Deck Evaluation checklist has been developed specifically for industry professionals as a comprehensive tool to be used to properly assess the safety issues of a deck. After the program the professional will understand how to analyze the following deck components and issues and more:
- Stairs
- Footings and Posts
- Joists
- Joist Connections
- Girders
- Ledger Connections
- Deck Boards
- Handrail Assemblies and Guards
- Recognize proper and improper fasteners
- Assess hardware or material corrosion
- Review of the safety standards of all (decks, stairs, guards) structures
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LBM Journal
As soon as we think the busy summer building season is behind us and it’s time to slow down just a bit, the winter home shows are upon us. Winter home shows can either be a huge success or a major waste of time and resources. Below are three keys to making this year’s home show tour a big success for you and your team.
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Houzz
Using only four materials — stone, wood, concrete and steel — Chris Corbett designed and built a new patio and deck for a backyard in Davis, California, that’s anything but basic. “My philosophy is to use natural, raw materials,” Corbett says. He focused on thoughtful, handcrafted details that not only make this backyard and patio design stand out, but also make it more livable and likely to thrive with little maintenance or attention for years to come.
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MarketWired via CNN Money
No matter the season or the region, outdoor living is hot. In fact, industry analysts predict that in 2016 the market will top $5.7 billion. To help homeowners make the most of their outdoor living spaces in the coming year, Trex Company, the leader in high-performance, low-maintenance outdoor living products, teamed up with design experts Paul Lafrance and Kate Campbell of HGTV's "Decked Out" series to compile its annual Outdoor Living Forecast.
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Bob Vila
A coat of durable wood finish on your hardwood floors, fine furniture and outdoor decking can mean the difference between a long, lustrous lifespan and one cut short by the passage of time and exposure to the elements.
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PRWeb via Virtual-Strategy Magazine
Introducing Horizon Symmetry Collection Decking, a breakthrough deck board that demonstrates once again why Fiberon is the leader in composite decking innovation. Already earning rave reviews, this exciting new collection offers the most natural look, feel, and color palette available today, balanced with Fiberon’s time-tested durability and performance.
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Duradek
If you are considering the reliable, low maintenance advantages of sheet vinyl for your deck waterproofing solution, you may be presented with the idea that a thicker vinyl is better waterproof protection for your deck; but that is not necessarily accurate.
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MarketWired via Sys-Con
Let's face it, creating an outdoor living space can be a bit overwhelming. In its ongoing effort to make the process as easy as possible, Trex Company, the world's number one decking and railing brand and leader in high-performance, low-maintenance outdoor living products, has teamed with backyard design experts Paul Lafrance and Kate Campbell of HGTV's acclaimed "Decked Out" series to help contractors and consumers achieve the decks of their dreams through a combination of inspiration, experience, humor and hutzpah.
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PRWeb via Benzinga
MoistureShield, a leading innovator in creating attractive, high-performance composite decking products, introduces a rebate program for its stocking dealers. The new program provides a 4 percent rebate on stocking orders valid Jan. 1 through Nov. 30, 2016.
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PRNewswire via Sys-Con
TimberTech, a CPG Building Products brand and leader in high-performance decking, is unveiling its new Tropical Collection at the 2016 National Association of Home Builders' International Builders' Show Jan. 19–21, 2016 in Las Vegas.
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By Emma Fitzpatrick
 From Snapchat to Instagram and now Periscope, images reign on social media. Text has become secondary as more readers skim rather than read an entire article. When reading on the Web, and especially on social, people want to the whole story via one image. Your best bet is always to include as many quality images as you can. Some images perform better, increasing the time people spend reading and sharing your content. Find out what types of images work best.
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Business 2 Community
Social media use isn’t quite universal — but it’s getting close. Seventy percent of the U.S. population now has at least one social networking profile; more than half use two or more social networks. The number of worldwide social media users is projected to grow from 2.1 billion last year to 2.5 billion by 2018.
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USA Today
Rhonda Abrams writes: For over 25 years, I’ve helped small business owners start, run and grow their companies. I’ve worked with all sizes of businesses: from one-person micro-businesses to companies with hundreds of millions in revenue. I’ve consulted with companies in all kinds of industries. Some serve consumers; some served other businesses. There were start-ups and long-established entities. I’m a small business owner myself as well.
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