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Important NADRA Education Update NADRA Share    
NADRA's NJ Education Tour moves to Pennsylvania on April 27 and 28 in Milford, Pa. The location is very convenient for many of our east coast members. Important Note: Space is limited! Do not wait to register! First come, first serve. 
New Members, Tague Lumber, Invite NADRA to 'Deck Night' NADRA Share
NADRA was honored to be a guest speaker at Tague Lumber's beautiful facilities in Media, Pa., last week. The house was packed with 200+ contractors who were very interested in learning more about 2012 code and becoming involved with NADRA. Michael Beaudry, NADRA Executive President, presented information on the IRC code as it relates to decks, highlighting 5 to 6 differences from 2009 vs. 2012. Beaudry provided "Deck Night" attendees with NADRA's Deck Evaluation checklist and NADRA's Consumer Safety checklist. A special thank you to Tague Lumber and Kate Connor for inviting NADRA to this great evening! NADRA Minnesota Chapter Update NADRA Share
NADRA Minnesota President Pat Noonan talked about the education tour stopping in Minnesota on April 19 and 20. If you are a Minnesota Chapter member, registration is open and limited to the first 50! So do not wait to register!Mike Kunard with AZEK gave a great presentation on the new AZEK planters and bench. He talked about the new Modeno color, new rail lighting and the Vast Pavers. Thanks again to AZEK for making the meeting possible! See you all on April 19 and 20 for the education event!
NADRA NJ Announces April 10th Meeting! NADRA Share
When: Tuesday, April 10, 2012Time: 6 p.m. Location: The ChimneyRock Inn in Bridgewater, NJ, 800 North Brook, NJ 08808 (use Bound Brook for driving directions) Cost: $20 NADRA Member / $25 Non-Member RSVP: Judy Verblaauw, jverbl@aol.com Sponsor: AZEK Guest Speaker: Rich Perlmann, experienced building inspector and respected industry instructor, will be our guest speaker. Rich's presentation includes "How to File for a Permit so You get Approved the First Time" and "What Not to Do on a Jobsite to Pass Inspection." 
More homeowners choosing to spruce up rather than sell U.S. News and World Report Share
Consumers have been feeling a little more confident about their finances lately, and that's translated into an uptick in home remodeling over the past several months, according to recent data. After being in the post-recession doldrums, the number of Americans spending cash to spruce up their homes is recovering, according to the National Association of Home Builders, and it's not just fixing a sagging gutter here or a broken patio paver there. More Cities with the most new construction Forbes Share
Thanks to the housing bubble, Phoenix garnered a reputation for dusty abandoned homes and half-built tracts of retail sprawl. Arizona's biggest city suffered a 55 percent drop in home prices since the 2006 peak and it consistently ranks among the country’s 20 worst cities in terms of foreclosures. Yet a recent rebound in home sales — and more modestly in home prices — has spurred talk of a recovery there. More Why screened porches are making a big comeback PRWeb via Virtual-Strategy Magazine Share
Virginians love the outdoors but not the annoying bugs, scorching sun and unexpected rain showers that can spoil a beautiful spring or summer day. That's why screen porches are regaining popularity in both new and existing homes. In 1992, the U.S. Census noted that 42 percent of new homes had one or more porches. By 2008, that statistic had risen to 60 percent. In fact, deck replacement, the addition of a new screened porch and front porches are three top remodeling trends on the rise. More Home Depot, US Green Building Council launch database of green building products BuildingOnline Share
The U.S. Green Building Council, in conjunction with The Home Depot, has launched an online green home products database. The database is a special microsite within The Home Depot's website that features products geared toward green home building, many of which may contribute toward earning Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design points and prerequisites for the LEED for Homes program, making it easier for homeowners and builders to find the products they need. More Make entertaining easy and increase property resale value with a deck Gambit Share
Adding a deck to your home can provide a large return on your investment and enrich your quality of life. Decks combine the comfort of indoors with the leisure and beauty of the outdoors — and they provide a great place to entertain. Because they increase living space at a low price, decks offer a remarkable return on investment. More Today's outdoor furniture is durable, stylish and a lot more comfortable Indianapolis Star Share
Forget Groundhog Day when Punxsutawney Phil told us we had six more weeks of winter. March is offering warmer than usual temperatures, but we're still dreaming of summer. So let's talk outdoor living. Outdoor upholstery is the big direction, said Malachi Chapman, outdoor furniture buyer for Family Leisure. More |
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