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NADRA
We are just blown away at how many members entered, and the amazing work you have all accomplished. Our judges sure have their work cut out for them!
NADRA
Join industry friends for an afternoon on the greens - Wednesday, October 25th, 2017 at 12pm.
- Longest drive contest
- Closest to pin challenge
- Hole in one prizes and more
- $150 per player include:
- Practice range
- Greens fees & carts
- Lunch
- Awards & prizes
- We are still looking to secure a few additional sponsors!!!
- Register online here
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PRNewswire
AZEK Building Products, a leader in low-maintenance, durable, outdoor building materials, has won three 2017 Golden Bridge Awards. Honors include Gold for the Best Live Event and Best Product Launch Video, and Silver for the company's 3-D Deck Designer App for iPad.
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Builder Magazine
Findings of the quarterly AIA Home Design Trends Survey released indicate that consumers continue to put emphasis on practical features that expand the functionality of their home via heavy investment in outdoor living spaces and accessibility features. This iteration of the survey delves into emerging home features, systems and technologies during the second quarter of 2017, based on responses from more than 500 residential architecture firms.
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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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By Michael J. Berens
 Benefiting from low-rate mortgages and rising home values, more Americans who traditionally would be in the market to buy up are choosing to remain in their current homes. Many are taking advantage of the increase in equity to take out home loans to pay for upgrades and repairs. That, in turn — as remodelers already know — is creating more business for the remodeling industry. According to recent reports, the pace of activity heated up in the second quarter.
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MarketWatch
International trade of softwood lumber is on pace to a new record high in 2017 if the trend from the first six months of 2017 continues in the second half of the year. Of the ten largest lumber-exporting countries in the world, Russia, Finland, Austria and Ukraine increased shipments the most year-over-year during the first half of 2017.
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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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Extraordinary Living via AZCentral
The beauty of the Sonoran Desert is being incorporated into the design of Valley homes in Arizona. From fixtures to furnishings, the desert contemporary style is inspired by elements derived from the natural surroundings to bring sophistication and functionality to both indoor and outdoor living spaces. Susan Hersker, owner of Design Directives LLC and professional member of the American Society of Interior Designers, beautifully displays this award-winning style at Desert Mountain, a premiere golf and recreational community, in north Scottsdale.
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The EverSHORE collection by Shoreline can enhance your deck with the natural look of a stained wood but with the low maintenance of extruded vinyl. EverSHORE vinyl is a 100% co-extruded PVC that is less expensive than your traditional composite rail systems. Colors currently available are Mocha Walnut, Earl Gray, and Green Teak. Make sure to stop by booth #827 at the upcoming Nashville Deck Expo to see these colors on display!
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The beauty and durability of 100% pure North American Hardwood, sustainably harvested and thermally modified to perfection. Eco-friendly, no chemicals, easy installation, with consistent quality and sourcing. Resistant to rot, decay and termites and significantly less likely to crack, split, bow, shrink or swell. Made in the USA. Learn more: www.americanadecking.com.
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Marketing Land
Summer is officially over, kids are back in school, and it’s time to start diving into holiday planning. Brands can avoid the rush of the holidays by doing some of the legwork now. At Brandlive, my employer, we assembled some of the key details to start considering today — even if your potential holiday video marketing efforts are still a few months out.
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Small Business Trends
About 80 percent of small business owners use Facebook for marketing, according to a recent study. That makes the iconic social media platform the most popular tool for small business marketers in the digital world and beyond. It’s more popular than other social channels like Twitter and LinkedIn, online advertising networks like AdWords, and traditional advertising methods like newspapers and radio.
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