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Call To Action: Code
NADRA
From Glenn Mathewson: "...Are you with me? I have heard your stories, your frustrations and your anger about codes, old and new, for many years. I still have a memory of being in the shoes of a deck builder, but lateral loads and such weren't an issue back then. Do I understand the plight of today's builder enough to speak for them at the hearing? Do you trust me to do so, or do you have anything else to tell me first?" We are asking for your feedback, Click here to take the Survey (Read the full article HERE)
Take Action:
- Click here to review proposed code changes with notes from Glenn Mathewson so that you can understand what they mean and how they will affect you and the industry
- Click here to take the survey and offer NADRA the input and feedback we are seeking
- Read all of the original proposed changes from the ICC Building Committee here
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Deck Safety Month® 2013
NADRA
Deck Safety Month® 2013 is fast-approaching. NADRA will be launching a tool-kit to help you and your business market this annual campaign for deck safety awareness. Check in next week for more details!
The Engaged Experts Deck, Rail & Fastener Event — May 9
NADRA
Meet the experts on May 9, 3-7:30 p.m.
Engage and share:
- Local building code officials
- NADRA builders and manufacturers
- ICC-ES, CCRR accredited NADRA manufacturers
- Element materials testing engineers
- ICC-ES senior staff engineer
- Live testing demos
- May is Deck Safety Month — Take action now!
Where: Element Materials Technology, Ed Peterson – 651.645.3601
662 Cromwell Ave., St. Paul, MN 55114
Contact: NADRA HQ – 215.679.4884/info@NADRA.org
Links:
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Builder Magazine's 2013 study: Trex named No.1 in brand familiarity and usage
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Trex, the world's largest manufacturer of wood-alternative decking and railing, has once again captured three first-place rankings in Builder magazine's 2013 Brand Use Study. Proving its unparalleled brand power among trade professionals, Trex was named No. 1 in "brand familiarity," "brand used the most" and "brand used in the past two years" for the composite/PVC decking category.
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Already a member? Make the most of your membership today. Call or email NADRA HQ to set up a 1-hour live webinar to discuss benefits and marketing opportunities. Call us direct at: 215.679.4884 or email us at Info@NADRA.org.
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Homebuilder confidence dips again
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Rising materials costs, a tight supply of developed lots and a lack of construction labor are squeezing homebuilders and putting a damper on confidence, according to an industry report released. Builder confidence for newly built, single-family homes dropped two points in April, to 42 according to the National Association of Home Builders/Wells Fargo Housing Market Index, marking the fourth consecutive month of losses.
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Important dates to remember
NADRA
- April 21-30 — 2013 Group B Committee Action Hearings — Sheraton Dallas Downtown Hotel
- May 1 — Deck Safety Month®
- May 9 — NADRA MN Event at Element Materials Technology, Register here or Sponsor here
For more details on NADRA Events, email your questions to info@NADRA.org.
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