This message was sent to ##Email##
|
|
|
|
|
| |
|
As 2016 comes to a close, NADRA would like to wish its members, partners and other industry professionals a safe and happy holiday season. As we reflect on the past year for the industry, we would like to provide the readers of the NADRA Industry Update a look at the most accessed articles from the year. Our regular publication will resume Jan. 4.
|
LBM Journal
From April 6: Homeowners are continuing their love affair with outdoor entertaining by expanding and upgrading their decks to take full advantage of the possibilities. Manufacturers are responding with new materials, added colors, expanded accessory options and better performance.
READ MORE
Professional Deck Builder
From March 23: When a wood balcony fails, it's usually sudden and catastrophic. To prevent this from happening, building-science guru Joe Lstiburek recommends a comprehensive waterproofing strategy that includes both drainage and properly detailed flashing. Of course, the devil is in the details, as Lstiburek explains in the most recent Building Science Corporation newsletter.
READ MORE
FORTUNE
From June 1: As an entrepreneur, one of the trickiest things to figure out is the type of leadership style that will ultimately be best for your company. There are hundreds of books written by successful businesspeople, and every single one of them tells you that their way is the best way. It can be incredibly difficult to discern the type of leadership that’s right for you and your company.
READ MORE
|
Promoted by
|
|
|
|
 |
Cape Cod Times
From June 15: The mere phrase “deck, patio or porch” is enough to warm the heart if you’ve been cooped up in the house all winter long. What more could you ask for than a simple folding chair outside on a sunny day? A lot more actually. You can find all manner of fun accessories to rev up your outdoor experience.
READ MORE
Professional Deck Builder
From Sept. 7: To meet energy codes, many homes in colder climates are now built with a layer of exterior foam insulation between the siding and sheathing. And when an existing home is resided, it’s increasingly common to first retrofit it with a wrap of rigid foam panels. While exterior foam insulation offers good thermal performance, it presents a wrinkle when it comes to mounting a deck ledger.
READ MORE
 |
|
What makes Mantis Clips™ so different!
• Performance: Best hold down performance in the market!
• Durability: 30-year warranty against loose deck boards.
• Ease: The easiest clip to install.
• Versatility: Fits most grooved edge decking.
• Cost: Up to 20% less than the competition.
|
|
By Faye Williams
From June 30: When it comes to backyards, the possibilities are endless. The popularity of simple, boxy deck and landscape designs is transitioning to a desire to create something unique and modern. From multilevel decks to decks shaped like leaves, deck builders and homeowners are imagining amazing designs and figuring out how to make them come to life. The rise of deck accessories like specialty railing and lighting has opened the door even wider to creative outdoor spaces.
READ MORE
Morrow County Sentinel
From May 25: First introduced in the late 1980s, composite decking quickly gained acceptance among builders and homeowners who recognized and appreciated being able to achieve a natural wood look without the ongoing hassles of upkeep. While most people today understand the main benefits of composite decking – durability and minimal maintenance – the material itself is still new enough to raise questions, confusion and some skepticism among homeowners who grew up with wood decks.
READ MORE
LBM Journal
From April 20: Now that deck season is getting into full swing, you are bound to find more customers coming in for decking estimates. Some are of course contractors or handy DIYers looking for materials to build or complete their own projects, and others are looking to you for deck construction services and advice. For either customer, the key to turning their visit into a sale and successful relationship is to have a strong understanding of deck design.
READ MORE
Houzz
From Jan. 20: Using only four materials — stone, wood, concrete and steel — Chris Corbett designed and built a new patio and deck for a backyard in Davis, California, that’s anything but basic. “My philosophy is to use natural, raw materials,” Corbett says. He focused on thoughtful, handcrafted details that not only make this backyard and patio design stand out, but also make it more livable and likely to thrive with little maintenance or attention for years to come.
READ MORE
LBM Journal
From Feb. 24: Can you imagine a Major League Baseball team going into the season without first gathering for spring training? No matter how many times they’ve played the game before, it only makes sense to focus and get ready for the season. It is during spring training that a team puts together the best staff, gets everyone on the same page and fine-tunes processes for a successful season.
READ MORE
|
|
|
|
7701 Las Colinas Ridge, Ste. 800, Irving, TX 75063
|
