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Regional Education & Chapter Event:
 
To: NADRA Members & Friends
 
Please join us for The NADRA "Deck Framing Connection Class"
 Taught by Jim Mailey of Simpson Strong-Tie 
 
And the First Ever Regional Chapter Dinner & Meeting
If you do not wish to take the course you are welcome to sign
up for the Regional Dinner Event only
 
December 9th, 2008
Bear Creek Mountain Resort & Conference Center
101 Doe Mountain Lane
Macungie, PA 18062
 
 
Click below for details and registration form: 
 
 
 RSVP 12/2/08 by filling out a registration form provided HERE
If you would like to sponsor a vendor table contact: 1.888.623.7248
      

                             Simpson Strong-Tie Logo            Deck Cometition 2008 Winners

 

                              Trex          Azek

 
Why Join Us on December 9th
 
12:00 - 4:00 Deck Framing Connection Class
$99/Member     $149/Non-Member 
 
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 two years for Deck Framing Connections as taught by Simpson Strong-Tie. Although you do not need to be a NADRA member to attend this seminar, you must be a current NADRA member to be eligible to take the test. All will receive a certificate of attendance.
 
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4:00 - 5:00    Azek Presentation
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5:15 - 9:00   Regional Chapter Dinner, Meeting & Awards
$40-Member     $50/Non-Member 
 
 
                          Cocktail Hour:                                 5:15 - 6:15 Sponsored by TREX
                          Dinner:                                            6:30 - 7:30
                          Regional Meeting & Awards:             7:30 - 9:00
 
Of all the many benefits with NADRA none is more powerful than the exchange of ideas with NADRA members and fellow industry professional. This is NADRA's first ever Regional Chapter Event. Clear your schedule, bring a guest and join us for the evening.
 
Please contact NADRA HQ if you have any questions: 1.888.623.7248
Directions:
 
Bear Creek Mountain Resort & Conference Center
101 Doe Mountain Lane
Macungie, PA 18062
610-682-7100
Toll Free: 1-866-SKI-AT-BC
info@skibearcreek.com 
 
From Philadelphia (54 miles)
Take I-476 North (the PA Turnpike Northeast Extension) to exit 44/Quakertown. Turn right onto Route 663 South towards Pennsburg. Turn right onto Route 29 North and follow to the Route 100 intersection. Continue straight at traffic light (do not follow 100/29) for 4 miles to Bear Creek.

From the Philadelphia Airport
Follow I-95 South for about 2 miles. Merge onto I-476 North. Follow directions from Philadelphia.

From New Jersey/New York (60-90 miles)
Take 1-78 West to Route 100 South via exit 49A/Trexlertown. Follow Route 100 South into Macungie. Turn right onto Church Street (becomes Mountain Road) and continue 5 miles to "T". Turn left onto State Street and continue ½ mile to Bear Creek.

From Wilmington/Baltimore/D.C. (65-120 miles)
Take 1-95 North into Pennsylvania. Take I-476 North (the PA Turnpike Northeast Extension) to exit 44/Quakertown. Turn right onto Route 663 South towards Pennsburg. Turn right onto Route 29 North and follow to the Route 100 intersection. Continue straight at traffic light (do not follow 100/29) for 4 miles to Bear Creek.

From Harrisburg (60 miles)
Take I-78 East to Route 100 South via the Trexlertown exit. Follow Route 100 South into Macungie. Turn right onto Church Street (becomes Mountain Road) and continue 5 miles to "T". Turn left onto State Street and continue ½ mile to Bear Creek.

From Reading/Lancaster (25-60 miles)
Take Route 222 North through Temple. Turn right onto Route 73 East and continue ½ mile to first traffic light. Turn left at light. Follow approximately 15 miles to Bear Creek.

From Allentown (12 miles)
Take Route 222 South to Route 100 South into Macungie. Turn right onto Church Street (becomes Mountain Road) and continue 5 miles to "T". Turn left onto State Street and continue ½ mile to Bear Creek. From the Lehigh Valley Airport: Take Route 22 West to Route 100 South via exit 49A/Trexlertown. Follow route 100 South into Macungie. Turn right onto Church Street (becomes Mountain Road) and continue 5 miles to "T". Turn left onto State Street and continue 1/2 mile to Bear Creek.
 

About Bear Creek Mountain Resort

 
  

Bear Creek

 
 Discounted room rates available for overnight guests. Call 1.610.682.7100
and mention that you are with the NADRA group.

Bear Creek Mountain Resort & Conference Center is a first class facility located on more than 330 acres in scenic Berks County, Pennsylvania. The resort features skiing, snowboarding and snowtubing winter activities and hiking, biking, fishing and boating during the summertime. Relax at their bar and restaurant, The Grille at Bear Creek, pamper your wife or significant other at their full service spa, The Spa at Bear Creek*, or spend the night at their luxurious on-site hotel, The Inn at Bear Creek, with indoor pool and outdoor pool* and hot tubs.

 

 

It is the  mission of the North American Deck and
Railing Association (NADRA) to provide a unified
source for the professional development,  promotion,
growth, and sustenance of the Deck and Railing
building industry in North America so that members
can exceed the expectations of their customers.
 
We hope you take advantage of this great opportunity!
 
We look forward to seeing you there!
 
SIncerely,
 
NADRA HQ