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NADRA
All entries must be received by Tuesday, Sept. 26 at 11:59 p.m. No extensions. Winners will be recognized at the NADRA Awards Dinner in Nashville on Thursday, Oct. 26 at Jimmy Buffett's, Margaritaville. Learn more and enter the competition here.
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Typical warranties only cover replacing the damaged wood, leaving you holding the bill for the rest of the repair.
The Cox Premium Warranty plan protects you against those costs; labor and fasteners, which can often be much more than the wood itself.
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NADRA
NADRA NE Regional Networking Event
Tuesday, September 12th, 2017 at 6pm
Chimney Rock
Click here to register and learn more.
NADRA SE Regional Networking Event
Thursday, September 19th, 2017 at 6pm
Ivy Buckhead
Click here to register and learn more.
NADRA NY Deck Evaluation Class
Join the NY Metro ASHI Chapter on September 8th to earn credits and gain the Deck Evaluation Certification. Testing will take place directly after class. Click here to learn more & register.
LBM Strategies Conference
When: September 7-8
Where: Omni Hotel - Frisco, TX
Who: Registration is open to LBM Dealers and Distributors
Details: Fueled by a vigorous housing market, the lumber/building material industry is enjoying solid growth. Built on a foundation of healthy housing starts, residential remodeling and commercial development, the opportunity is there for the entire supply chain—everyone from manufacturers and distributors to dealers—to grow their business. The purpose and goal of the LBM Strategies 2017 is to connect companies who share a common mission: to outperform the market, to generate higher margins, and to build their share of market.
NADRA's Awards Dinner & Sponsorship Opportunities
Thursday, October 26th, 2017
Jimmy Buffett's Margaritaville - Nashville, TN
More details on dinner registration & sponsorship opportunities can be found here.
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The Washington Post
Home is no longer just about personal retreat and comfort — more and more, we are seeing people place a high value on how well it can serve and entertain family and friends. According to real estate agents across the Mid-Atlantic, outdoor living and entertainment spaces are gaining momentum as the next big trend and must-have amenity for homes.
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By Brent Gwatney
 Wood-plastic composites are increasingly becoming a popular option for homeowners and builders who are looking for an alternative to traditional wood decking. This is largely due to manufacturing advances related to beauty and performance. However, market research shows surface temperature is the number one buyer concern not addressed by composite decking products. Composite products can become uncomfortably hot in direct sun.
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DekTek Tile is the beautiful new decking material transforming outdoor spaces. The 1" thick, (highly-reinforced) precast concrete tiles are designed for elevated-decks, roof-decks, porches/patios, & over existing concrete. Engineered to hold 1,000lbs/tile & span 16"o.c. -NO SUBSTRATES NEEDED! (Standard Framing-with minor modifications). DekTek Tile is Low-Maintenance, Non-Combustible (safe for grilling/fire-pits), No-Fading or Mold/Algae, & Absolutely Stunning Appearance!
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Star Tribune
When the Becken family comes together, it’s a lot of people — 25 in all, including Kay and Tom, their five grown children and spouses and 13 grandchildren.
“We try to get together as many times as we can,” said Kay, who enjoys hosting their extended family at their longtime home in Lake Elmo, Minnesota.
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Small Business Trends
Gone are the days when managing brand presence on social media was just an option for the small businesses. Today, it is practically impossible to acquire and retain customers without having a solid social media strategy.
That’s why businesses spend a fortune to leverage this new medium of improving customer experience.
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AGS Stainless, Inc.
Extending the overall living space in this award-winning home is an inviting screened patio with impressive views of nearby Portland, ME. This outdoor living area is well-appointed with a gas fireplace, IPE decking, and a custom-made stainless steel railing system from AGS Stainless – elegant finishes, each of which help to differentiate this gorgeous vacation home.
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Entrepreneur
If your marketing messages aren’t powerful and don’t speak to the right audiences, they won’t deliver the results you need. In other words, you’ll lose money on your investments, and you’ll lose sales. No business owner can afford that.
Words carry a lot of weight, and you need to use them wisely in your marketing messages.
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By Catherine Iste
 Whether or not we love our job, boss, commute, pay or team, there are several good reasons to practice gratitude at work. Here are simple ways to flex those appreciation muscles and start enjoying the healthy benefits. According to research, practicing gratitude can make us happier and healthier. It can improve our sleep, self-esteem and overall well-being. It can also result in more people liking us, better relationships and more success at work. So, why aren't we all doing it?
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