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NADRA Chapter Update
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- NADRA's Atlanta Chapter Holiday Party Dec. 8
- NADRA's New Jersey Chapter will be holding their 2011 Regional Deck Competition, Awards Ceremony and Holiday in December. Deck Competition details and online registration will be available very soon. Check back at NADRA.org in the days ahead!
- NADRA Minnesota Chapter meeting — Success!
The meeting was a huge success — dinner was awesome. Thank you to our sponsor, Absolute Distribution!
Local members from The Deck Store, Bob Heidenreich and DecksDirect.com, Blair and Craig, presented a session on Low Voltage lighting, Craig had created several displays to show the differences between, LED light colors (temperature) and incandescent bulbs (old type). Blair explained the basic's of how these systems work and provided some tips on how to promote lighting as an add on to a deck sale. Bob spoke about the building and electric codes that govern these low voltage systems in Minnesota. We briefly spoke about metal rail bonding as it relates to the hot tub and lighting when used on a deck. We also discussed why GFCI are ineffective when low voltage transformers are used, and the risk of fire that can be caused. NADRA members input added to the importance of why we need to understand and mitigate the risks.
All in all, the meeting was a success! The next meeting for Minnesota will be announced in the weeks ahead. Thank you all who attended.
Firms announce decking market innovations
Plastics News
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Tamko Building Products Inc. — which manufactures EverGrain, the industry's only compression molded composite deck board — is planning to introduce a new compression molded deck board that is capped on three sides, sources said. But that's not the only new deck board innovation that will shortly hit the market.
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The WP Fail-Safe Form Footer is a complete system for building piers and footings. Integrated Re-Bar Holders for (Vertical&Horizontal Re-Bar) pieces are sold individually, for easy adaption to local codes and building requirements, you buy only what you need. WP Fail-Safe products are bright orange plastic for easy inspection even in deep excavations. Why risk footer failure when you can BE SAFE with FAIL-SAFE FORM FOOTER. VIDEO
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Aluminum decking shows its mettle
BPD-Building Products Digest
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Long a popular choice for commercial and multi-family applications, aluminum deck systems are gaining new acceptance from homeowners seeking low maintenance outdoor living spaces. "Aluminum is the perfect material for decking," says Don Garrison, general manager of FSI Home Products, Cullman, Al., which manufactures NextDeck and LockDry. "It's able to withstand the most extreme outdoor elements, weighs less than half of wood decking and is much stronger."
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Decked out for fun
Times Colonist
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Last Christmas, the 17-member Halaburda family spent a large part of the holiday season outside, celebrating under the stars in the evenings. No they weren't in Cuba sipping mojitos, or even partying on the ski slopes in sub-zero gear. They were at Bear Mountain on a new deck designed by Wally Halaburda and built by his son Todd.
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The model for going green
Construtech Magazine
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Can green buildings create more jobs? According to a recent report on strategies related to energy efficiency financing, this can be one of the residual effects of creating environmentally sustainable buildings. The report concluded opportunities for financing $150 billion annually in energy efficiency projects throughout the next 10 years would increase the competitive nature of the United States.
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Construction spending rises for the second straight month
The Hill
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Builders slightly increased their spending in September for the second straight month, driven by an increase in residential construction, while spending on government projects fell. Construction spending was up 0.2 percent in September, following a 1.6 percent increase in August, to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of $787.2 billion, the Commerce Department said recently.
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Ecolife™ Stabilized Weather-Resistant Wood is an environmentally preferred building product that enhances the strength and long-term natural beauty of your deck projects - with significantly less maintenance.
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Important dates to remember
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- Dec. 8 - NADRA GA Chapter Meeting: Annual Christmas Party
For more details on NADRA Events, email your questions to info@NADRA.org.
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