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Welcome New & Renewing Members!
New Builders:
Curt's Custom Decks, Inc.
Banell Custom Decks & Basements, LLC
NEW
Supplier Members:
Advanced Environmental Recycling Tech
Renewing Builder Members:
Deck & Door Company
Deckmasters
Fine Decks, Inc.
MK Williams Homes, LLC
American Deck
Deckscapes
Shotwell Contracting
Archadeck of N. Pittsburgh
American Home Services, LLC
Nature Bridges
Carfaro, Inc.
Renewing Associate Members:
NTA, Inc.
Renewing Manufacturer Members:
Fiber Composites, LLC
Home Tops
BW Creative Wood Industries/ Rail SImple
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Greetings!
With multiple chapter meetings scheduled & education seminars launching, 2008 is off to a great start! DeckExpo 2008 is fast approaching; there is so much to tell you. Please read through this issue of The Buzz carefully. NADRA's 2nd annual golf outing deadline is right around the corner. Be sure to register soon.
Happy Reading,
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DeckExpo Fast Approaching
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Orange County Convention Center
Orlando, Florida
NADRA Pre-Conference Courses: March 3rd
Seminars: March 4th
NADRA Annual Meeting: March 5th
Exhibits: March 5th - 6th
NADRA Golf Outing: March 7th
Be sure to register before February 13th to have your badge material mailed directly to you!
Register Now
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GOLF OUTING - NADRA OPEN II
When: Friday, March 7, 2008
Time: 8:00 a.m. Shotgun Start
RSVP: No later than February 22, 2008
NADRA Thanks its 2008
Golf Outing Sponsors:
BASF
Wolf Distributing Co.
Deckit Deck Spacers
Osmose Wood Preservation
Arch Wood Protection
Moisture Shield
Correct Building Products
It's not too late to be a Sponsor
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NADRA 3rd ANNUAL SILENT AUCTION
When: March 5 - 6, 2008 - Wed. &Thurs.
Time: During Exhibit Hours
Thank you for supporting the 2008 Silent Auction!
Deck Tools
Decktools Design and Sales Software
UFO
Composite Balistic Nail Screws - 10 cases any color (tan, gray, cedar or woodland brown
OHC
Everlasting Hardwoods 6' Ipe Park Bench
Aurora Deck Lighting
Titan Series Low Voltage DeckLight Kit includes six lights and six pigtails
Dek Drain
Dek Drain Topside water diversion system
PAM Fastener Technology
PAM P13KDE Dedicated Long Gun Auto Feed Screw System
Tiger Claw
Bucket of Tiger Claw Hidden Deck Fastener
Screw Products
Gold "Star Drive" Wood Screw Assortment Kit
Silver "Star Drive" Wood Screw Assortment Kit
Bronze "Star Drive" Wood Screw Assortment Kit
Trim Head "Star Drive" Wood Screw Assortment Kit
Cabinet Finish "Star Drive" Wood Screw Assortment
NADRA
NADRA Full Page Star Supporter Advertorial in Professional Deck Builder Magazine (6 advertorials available) * You must be a current NADRA member to bid on this item.
Are you interested in supporting the 2008 Silent Auction?
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NADRA Going GREEN? |
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NEW GREEN Committee Now Forming:
NADRA recognizes the importance in environmental awareness. This is why our "Green" committee is now forming. NADRA HQ will be making efforts in the weeks and months ahead to green its offices and events. If you have certain qualities and or knowledge that would benefit Green awareness in the decking industry, NADRA is asking for your help and participation.
Hi this is Gustavo de la Cruz from Barrett Contracting, a NADRA Charter Member. If you feel you have something to offer this newly forming committee please contact NADRA HQ or contact me directly. We are currently working on putting together NADRA's Guidelines for Green Deck Building. We are moving fast, and expect results as soon as DeckExpo 2008.
I look forward to hearing from you,
Gustavo de la Cruz
Barrett Contracting
NADRA Charter Member
Barrettdecks.com
732 780 1710
As seen at: http://www.epa.gov/greenbuilding/
In the United States, buildings account for:
39 % of total energy use
12 % of the total water consumption
68 % of total electricity consumption
38 % of the carbon dioxide emissions
A list of additional statistics on buildings and the environment (PDF) (5 pp., 66K, About PDF) is available.
The built environment has a vast impact on the environment, human health, and the economy. By adopting green building strategies, we can maximize both economic and environmental performance. Green construction methods can be integrated into buildings at any stage, from design and construction, to renovation and deconstruction. However, the most significant benefits can be obtained if the design and construction team takes an integrated approach from the earliest stages of a building project. Potential benefits of green building can include:
Environmental benefits
- Enhance and protect biodiversity and ecosystems
- Improve air and water quality
- Reduce waste streams
- Conserve and restore natural resources
Economic benefits
- Reduce operating costs
- Create, expand, and shape markets for green product and services
- Improve occupant productivity
- Optimize life-cycle economic performance
Social benefits
- Enhance occupant comfort and health
- Heighten aesthetic qualities
- Minimize strain on local infrastructure
- Improve overall quality of life
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Get The Most Out Of Your NADRA Membership:
Food For Thought
Comparison:
NADRA & True Value Hardware
True Value Hardware started with 7 franchisees. They embraced the name, brand, concept, theory and mission to be the best. By marketing the True Value brand the True Value Company, headquartered in Chicago, is now one of the world's largest retailer-owned hardware cooperatives with sales of $2.0 billion in 2006. The True Value cooperative includes approximately 5,500 independent retailer locations worldwide.
The NADRA Brand: In order to work best for you, NADRA needs to be promoted by you. Please make sure you're doing the following to obtain the best benefits.
Is the NADRA logo displayed on:
- Your Work Van, Trucks or Trailers
- Business Cards
- Letterhead
- Yellow Page listing, Ads
- Website
- Post Cards
- Invoices
- Estimates
Have you taken advantage of NADRA's Just Installed marketing program?
If You Are A Manufacturer, Distributor, Or Supplier Member Have You Incorporated The NADRA Logo In Your Ads?
Help Us, Help You BUILD The NADRA Brand.
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If you do not already have an electronic copy of the NADRA logo please contact Headquarters: 1.888.623.7248 or email: Info@NADRA.org
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Upcoming NADRA Events:
 Thank you PPW For Being Our Host!
New Jersey's Chapter Forming NOW!!!
When: TODAY Wednesday, January 16th, 2008
Time: 5:00pm
Where: Parksite Plunkett-Webster (PPW) 627 Route 1 South
North Brunswick, NJ 08902
RSVP: Lainie Sleppin 1.973.945.1951
New York Chapters Forming NOW!!!
There are two chapters forming in NY, please choose the location that is most convenient for you...
When: Thursday, January 17th, 2008
Time: 5:00pm
Where: Cosimo's 100 State road 32 Central Valley, NY 10917
Downstairs Room
RSVP: Lainie Sleppin 1.973.945.1951
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Long Island, New York Chapter:
When: Thursday, February 21st, 2008
Time: 5:00pm - 8:00pm
Where: Huntington Hilton on Rt 110 Huntington Long Island
Deck Framing Connections Seminar:
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When: Tuesday, January 29th, 2008
Time: 4:00pm - 8:00pm
Where: Bear Creek Mountain Resort & Conference Center
RSVP: NADRA HQ 1.888.623.7248 or Email us at: Info@NADRA.orgCost: FREE
This program will provide a better understanding of what may cause a deck to fail and what a code compliant deck looks like. The International Residential Code and International Building Code have requirements for post and column supports, post-to-beam connections, bearing requirements for joists, stair treads, stringers and port-to guardrail connection requirements. This program will review the standards and methods used to satisfy those requirements. Also, we will review what causes corrosion of metal connectors and fasteners, and Simpson Strong-Tie guidelines when selecting the proper connector and fastener.
Objectives: After successfully completing this course you will be able to:
Identify common causes of deck failures
Put into practice standards and methods of code compliant connections
Choose fasteners and connectors for specific applications
NADRA Certification Course: Upon successfully passing the test offered at the end of this course, you will receive a certificate good for a period of three years for Deck Framing Connections as taught by Simpson Strong-Tie.
*Please Note: The course offered on January 29th, 2008 is free. This is a preliminary round. This will NOT be free in the future! This is a great opportunity, you don't want to miss it!
* Although you do not need to be a NADRA member to attend this seminar, you must be a current NADRA member in order to take the certification test.*
Please contact NADRA HQ if you have any questions: 1.888.623.7248
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