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July Code Update: Glenn Mathewson, NADRA Technical Advisor
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NADRA has begun to draft public comments for the Public Comment Hearing (formally the Final Action Hearing). With the development of the 2015 IRC half way through, NADRA remains on top of the process by participating in each phase of code development. The committee has made their vote in the previous hearings, but all can still be turned around, both for our advantage and disadvantage. Links to public comments are posted on NADRA's code page as they are developed. As always, NADRA welcomes feedback from our members. Here is the latest public comment in regards to RB265-13.
What does code require in regards to wood rail post attachment ... outside of RB61-13?
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The below inquiry came in from a NADRA Maryland Deck Builder. With permission from Dave, NADRA opted to post this publicly so we could accept replies from fellow members and industry leaders. Please reply in the comments section on the NADRA Blog. There will be an approval process, so give us a day or two to post your comments. Thank you! ~NADRA HQ
- What does code require in regards to wood rail post attachment ... outside of RB61-13
- Why are some jurisdictions mandating the Simpson or USP bracket?
- What is testing results of 2 thru bolts and blocking?? Read more on the NADRA Blog. Read comment by Glenn Mathewson here
Easy ways to add digital fun to outdoor living spaces
BPT via Lubbock Avalanche-Journal
It's always been possible to watch the big game or your favorite movie from your deck or patio. But until the arrival of wireless technology, you would have needed a really long extension cord and a super-long cable connection to do it. And rain would have ruined your fun in more ways than one.
Patio or deck? Tips to make the decision
WTXL-TV
Choosing whether to build a deck or patio deserves careful attention as either can give homeowners years of enjoyment if designed correctly. Patio Contractor Kevin Schluchter says patios work best on flatter terrain because they require a minimal amount of structural engineering to install.
Outdoor living trends for the 2013 landscaping season
Business 2 Community
When filling their outdoor spaces, most American homeowners seek comfort, function and convenience above all else, according to the 2013 Residential Landscape Architecture Trends survey, commissioned by the American Society of Landscape Architects. The outdoor living features currently most popular among respondents are grills, outdoor living spaces and installed seating.
Have questions about decks? Get straight answers on TimberTech's 'Straight Talk' deck forum
10 Thousand Couples eMagazine
It's the time of year when homeowners start to consider outdoor improvements like decks, but research shows that homeowners may suffer from information overload, often confused or intimidated by product choices, costs and benefits. To help those customers make educated choices about composite products that best meet their needs, TimberTech, a leading manufacturer of alternative decking materials, has launched an interactive Q-and-A platform called "Straight Talk."
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Upgrades increase home's sales potential
The Lowell Sun
Selling a home in today's aggressive marketplace can be challenging. The good news is there are a few tweaks that can give homeowners a serious leg up on the competition. With the warmer months being the most active time of year to buy and sell real estate, it's important to ensure your home is seen in the best light possible.
Tips for safe outdoor living
Cape May County Herald
Summer, the season of outdoor living, is the time we often gather with friends and family outside to enjoy activities on our decks, patios and yards. We tend to entertain more often and with more people when the weather is warm. Moving our lives outside usually means frequent trips inside and out with food, beverages and other needed items. How safe is your path?
Deck fires are keeping fire departments busy
KVLY-TV
North Dakota firefighters have been kept busy dealing with more than a half of a dozen deck fires recently. Valley News teams Eric Crest helps us re-examine how more often than not, these types of fires are started. Over the last month fires have been happening on decks across Fargo, West Fargo, and Moorhead in North Dakota and they've been keeping fire fighters busy.
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How to get employees to think like an owner
Inc.
One of the great challenges in running a fast-growth company is aligning your company's vision, mission, value and culture with the daily activities of the business. It is vital, however, as the growth of your company is in part dictated by how quickly you can transfer these values from the mind of the owner to everyone else.
6 rules for creating the best workplace on earth
CEO
Chances are, your dream workplace has never been far from reality; it just seemed too costly, complicated or tradition breaking to implement. Ultimately, workplace dynamics will either support or undermine your workers. One of the best ways to amp up productivity is to pay closer attention to the intangible virtues of your office.
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