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05-19-08 - "A Probabilistic Risk Assessment for Children Who Contact CCA-Treated Playsets and Decks"

05-19-08 - "Consumer Advise Related to CCA -Treated Wood"

05-05-08 - Evaluation of the comparative performance of Alkaline Copper Quat and Micronized Copper Quat formulations in field stake tests - Courtesy of Viance

05-05-08 - The International Research Group on Wood Protection - Field Stake Tests with Copper- based Preservatives - Courtesy of Viance

05-05-08 - Are you staking your reputation on unproven micronized copper preservatives? - Courtesy of Viance

04-22-08 - From the Deck of the President

04-16-08 - "Building Codes. How do they help you?"

04-16-08 - "Benefits of building permits"

8-14-07 - DeckTools Offers Deep Discounts for NADRA Members

8-14-07 - DeckTools Pricing and Release Plan Changes

7-25-07 - Retail Pricing Decision by the U.S. Supreme Court

7-25-07 - Deck For A Soldier

6-29-07 - NADRA Codes & Standards Committee - Call to Action

5-15-07 - "Prescriptive Requirements and Inspection of Residential Decks" - Description: an overview and interpretation of building codes related to design and inspection of decks.
By Larry Lewis and Frank E. Woeste, PhD., P.E. - Courtesy of Building Safety Journal
(April 2007)

5-09-07 - NFBA Votes to Change its Name to National Frame Building Association

4-26-07 - Tips for a Safe Summer Season on Your Deck

4-26-07 - Deck Safety Month Press Release

4-17-07 - May 2007 is Deck Safety Month
  Click here to read about Nadra's Deck Safety Program

4-17-07 - DeckExpo 2007 Recap

4-17-07 - Heatcon announces kit for bending composite boards!

3-22-07 - DeckExpo delivers a record-setting event in Las Vegas

3-20-07 - Mark your calendar for the Frame Building Expo, February 20-22, 2008 at the Greater Columbus Convention Center in Columbus, Ohio!

3-12-07 - DeckExpo 2008 to be held in Orlando, Florida!

1-22-07 - Industry Newsletter Sees Bright Spots for Wood-Plastic Composites

1-10-07 - DeckTools Now Offers Software License Subscriptions

9-30-06 - A scholarship has been established in memory of Bill Baldwin for Forest Resources/Wood Science students at Pennsylvania State University.

9-08-06 - Prospect Phone Interview Record - as seen in Professional Deck Builder Magazine, September/October 2006 Issue, Deck Tech column, page 37
NOTE: To download form - Using your mouse, right click on the link, then select "Save Link as" to save it to your computer."

7-07-06 - Treated Wood Council (TWC) Reports Tragic Deaths in the Family

7-06-06 - NADRA and Hanley Wood Announce Industry Partnership

6-30-06 - Hanley Wood Purchases Professional Deck Builder Magazine and DeckExpo

6-01-06 - CNCC (Canadian Natural Composites Council) tackles product approval process in Canada

5-15-06 - NADRA forms first local chapter in Pennsylvania

4-27-06 - Is your backyard party friendly? Safety tips from the International Code Council

4-14-06 - Presentation given at 102nd meeting of the American Wood Preservers Association conference regarding treated wood products from the deck builder's perspective.

3-26-06 - For Retailers: Choosing Deck Builders to Work With

3-21-06 - McGuire Presented With Post-Frame Industry's Highest Honor

3-13-06 - May 2006 is Deck Safety Month - NADRA is encouraging all property owners to "Check Your DeckTM"
 Related Info:
  "Manual For the Inspection of Residential Wood Decks and Balconies"

3-08-06 - Presentation given at Hearth Patio & Barbeque Expo 2006 regarding trends in decks and partnering with deck builders to increase sales.

2-23-06 - DeckExpo 2007 to be held in Las Vegas, Nevada! Click here for updated info!

10-18-2005 - ACQ Wood Preservative and Fasteners - Are They Compatible?

09-01-2005 - DeckExpo 2006 - The Industry's Premier Tradeshow. Hurricane Katrina update.

05-16-2005 - Environment Canada Revises Its Proposal to Restrict the Import/Export of Treated Wood for Disposal

05-06-2005 - New Survey to Provide Fresh Look at Changing Wood Preserving Industry

Deck Expo 2005 - Deck, Dock, and Railing Professionals Gather in Tampa for DeckExpo 2005

Deck Expo 2004 Statistics
DeckExpo II was held in Reno, February 12-14, 2004, with 152 exhibitors in 254 booths and attracted 753 industry attendees (up 7.7%) with total attendance of 1,501 (up 9.5%).

Deck Expo 2003 Statistics
DeckExpo I show was conducted March 13-15, 2003 in Atlanta. There were 111 exhibiting companies occupying 160 total booths and more than 1,400 total attendees from 40 states, 5 Canadian provinces, and 5 foreign countries.


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