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Capstock and cellular PVC decking on the move, growing Plastics News Share     In the world of decking, the growth belongs to an "ultra-low maintenance" category — decks made with a durable coextruded capstock and cellular PVC, according to speakers at a Principia Partners conference. Several speakers even predicted the ultra-low maintenance decking will overtake traditional wood-plastic composite decking (WPC), which has experienced some problems with mildew, color fading and staining. Standard, uncapped WPC decking could become a lower-end product fighting it out with wood decking, they said. More
Remodeling Show/DeckExpo saw growth and optimism NADRA Blog Share
The 2010 Remodeling Show and DeckExpo, held Sept. 15–17, at the Baltimore Convention Center exemplified the growing optimism in the residential remodeling and deck building industries. The Remodeling Show is officially sponsored by the National Association of Homebuilders (NAHB), NAHB Remodelers and Remodeling Magazine. DeckExpo is officially sponsored by the North American Deck & Railing Association (NADRA) and Professional Deck Builder Magazine. More Join NADRA today! NADRA Share
 NADRA is made up of deck builders, manufacturers, dealers/distributors, wholesalers, retailers and service providers to the deck and railing industry. By working together we can be one voice for the industry and deliver a clear message to the consumer and the code development bodies.
NADRA serves as a trade association with emphasis on safe building practices and deck safety.
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NADRA Deck and Railing Product & Service Guide NADRA Share
The NADRA Deck and Railing Product & Service Guide has proven to be a valuable resource for association members and other industry professionals who use the Internet to locate products and services for the entire deck and railing industry. This information resource uses powerful search technology that continually indexes the content of participating supplier websites. Users have the option of performing keyword-driven searches that mirror traditional search engines, or a category-specific search. Both methods produce the most relevant results on the Web. More Don't forget to check out the NADRA Deck and Railing Product & Service Guide! Sponsorship opportunities with NADRA! NADRA Share
Take a few minutes to check out the NADRA Media Kit and learn about the many sponsorship opportunities that are available to you as a NADRA member. More  NADRA is now on Facebook! NADRA Share
 Be among the first to learn NADRA news and updates by joining us on Facebook. Network with other NADRA members. Check out their deck photos or product promotions from manufacturer members. Join your local chapter's Facebook page and see pictures from local events or accept invitations to local meetings.
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sure to check out the official blog for the North American Deck and Railing Association (NADRA)! This blog is routinely updated to provide you with a deeper insight into our work and who we are. Feedback is always welcome. We're very excited to be out here talking to you! More
Trex Company unveils new colors for Trex Transcend® decking MarketWatch Share
The Trex Company is expanding its high-performance Trex Transcend® decking collection to include a full range of aesthetic options with the introduction of two new tropical styles. Inspired by the beauty of streaked hardwoods, the new offerings feature the superior durability, low-maintenance and eco-friendly qualities of the innovative Transcend collection. More Recovery in building is forecast for 2011 The Wall Street Journal Share
The nation's construction industry, virtually on life support during the economic downturn, will begin a slow recovery next year, according to a forecast released recently. Next year, the value of new projects that start construction is expected to climb to $445.5 billion, an 8 percent rise from this year when that figure hit a post-recession low, according to the closely watched McGraw-Hill Construction forecast. More
US existing home sales rise, supply edges down Reuters Share
Sales of previously owned U.S. homes rose a greater-than-expected 10 percent in September but remained at depressed levels that point to a painful and protracted recovery for the housing market. The rise took sales to an annual rate of 4.53 million units, the National Association of Realtors said recently. It was the second monthly gain and far outstripped economists' expectations for an increase to a 4.30 million-unit pace. More Year-to-year construction employment declines in 236 out of 337 metro areas For Construction Pros Share
Construction employment declined in 236 out of 337 metropolitan areas between September 2009 and September 2010 according to a new analysis of federal employment data released today by the Associated General Contractors of America. Meanwhile, the number of metro areas adding jobs (56) matched the previous month's data, indicating the sector remains weak more than a year after the official end of the recession, association officials noted. More
Confidence slightly up for small-business owners The Wall Street Journal Share
Small-business owners showed more confidence in the economy this month as a Discover Financial Services survey posted its biggest one-month gain since April. The four-year-old monthly index rose to 84.2 in October, up 10.4 points from September. In August, it fell to 73, the lowest point in 1 1/2 years. In the latest poll, 28 percent of small-business owners surveyed said they expect economic conditions for their businesses to improve in the next six months, up from 20 percent last month. That figure reached 30 percent earlier this year before sliding. More Marketing tips for small and startup businesses North Bay Business Journal Share
At its core, marketing and advertising are about creating conversations that start relationships. Many companies make the mistake of focusing on which megaphone they want to use rather than figuring out what they are going to say. More
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