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NADRA
Members at NADRA are having a relaxing evening of food, drinks and a bit of banter over at the Chimney Rock Inn in Bound Brook, NJ - and we'd like you to come along. Heath Bowman will be giving a short-but-sweet presentation on the benefits of using an underdeck system in your upcoming builds.
There will be plenty of time for questions and conversations following the presentation. All members and new guests will have an opportunity to stand up and introduce themselves. Be sure to bring your business cards!
*First time attending a NADRA event? Send an email to Info@NADRA.org and ask for the promo code to attend for FREE!
All attendees are welcome to bring a door prize! (You will have a 30 second window to introduce your door prize)
A note from the Sponsor:
We are excited to introduce Haven Underdeck, our new company providing quality underdeck kits nationwide. Haven Underdeck is committed to quality products and exceptional customer service. We've been honored to provide people with the underdeck of their dreams through Southeastern Underdeck and now we are excited to expand beyond the southeast. You can now get a quality underdeck system no matter where you live. I look forward to seeing you in New Jersey and sharing my passion for this industry... it's been many years in progress, this is going to be fun! -HeathBowman, 404-405-0754
Come on out, have some fun and get involved with your industry's association.
Click below to secure your seat on May 15th.
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As one of the industries largest producers of treated wood products for outdoor construction, we remain steadfast in our commitment to exclusively serve independent lumber dealers. When quality and service matter, you can trust Culpeper products.
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NADRA
 May is Deck Safety Month®. Here are some marketing materials to help your business share the message:
- 10-point consumer checklist
- Deck Evaluation Form: A step-by-step guide to evaluating the integrity of the deck structure, stairs, surface, and railings. A downloadable form and online form (BETA) are available to members and non-members.
- Certified inspector program: NADRA is working diligently with ASHI, The American Society of Home Inspectors, as well as, AIBD, The American Institute of Building Design. The associations are working towards educating and certifying thousands of industry professionals to meet the need for inspecting the millions of decks that are past their useful life. Classes are available for scheduling.
- Read more and access flyer and visual content here
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LBM Journal
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“It’s all about the outdoor space,” says Maria Jacobs, who owns Somerset Nursery in Zionsville with husband John. “People don’t want to be inside in the summer.”
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Forbes
When it comes to digital marketing, quality trumps quantity and makes your brand more personable in the long run. We live in the age of transparency, and consumers crave authenticity.
Think about your day and the long list of tasks you give yourself to complete. Consider the frequency of interactions you have with others — both in your work and home life. In that time, how many of your interactions do you conduct digitally? How many ads do you think you see?
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