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NADRA
 ICC-ES AC326 Effective July 15, 2016
Many of you may or may not be aware of the discussions that have been taking place regarding potential changes to Treated Wood Standards moving many structural and critical items to a Ground Contact treatment retention level.
Those New Standards have now passed the AWPA (American Wood Protection Association) and the ICC (International Code Council). The final effective date of implementation is July 15, 2016.
NADRA’s mission 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.
This mission includes the promotion of proper deck construction, deck safety and ultimately serving the best interest of the consumer. While the Association is made up of professionals from all industry segments, we are aware that consumers use a significant amount of treated wood in DIY projects. The consumer is usually not knowledgeable enough to be able to know the proper uses for which treated wood product they are buying and therefore misuse and misapplication can occur.
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NADRA
Earn your Certification through NADRA on March 8th.
Properly constructed outdoor living structures, built using quality materials designed for use outdoors and maintained on a consistent yearly basis, can lead to many years of enjoyment. Being professionals in the industry require continued education on these materials and construction practices. You will be positioned to greatly help reduce deck, stair and railing failures - and in doing so, help prevent injuries and save lives. ASHI Members will earn 4.0 ASHI credits.
Join us on Tuesday, March 8th, 2016 at 5:00pm for NADRA's Inaugural Southeast Regional Networking Event. Come socialize with your fellow outdoor living professionals. All are welcome; from deck builders to inspectors, pool and spa professionals, fence, patio and paver installers, engineers and architects, manufacturers, distributors, suppliers and dealers, as well as, industry service providers. Let's get together & plan for the growth and future of Southeast Region of NADRA. Snacks will be served and a cash bar will be open.
Limited Sponsorship Opportunities: Click here.
Main Sponsor - $2,500:
- Top tier logo placement and appropriate signage
- Website presence on event page and emails
- Signage and Handouts in NADRA booth at the show
- Podium recognition
- 2 minute Speaking opportunity at event
Supporting Sponsor - $750:
- Logo placement and appropriate signage
- Website presence on event page and emails
- Signage in NADRA booth at the show
- Podium recognition
Attend the Show! Use Promo Code "NADRA2016" & get FREE entry on the showroom floor. Register for BRExpo here.
Register here for education, networking and/or sponsorship.
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The Wall Street Transcript
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Most decking sold in the U.S. today is wood, with synthetic decking making up a little less than 30 percent of the total residential market. But pros install a lot more synthetic decking than the average weekend warrior; our surveys show that PDB readers install wood-plastic composite, PVC, and other types of nonwood decking products on nearly 60 percent of their projects.
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You may not have the title of a salesperson, but it’s imperative that you polish up on your skills and become a better communicator to win in business and in life. Whether you run your own company or currently employed by one, there is a good chance that at some point throughout the day you are spending time doing sales related work. All of us, regardless of job title or influence, do some type of sales on almost a daily basis.
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