The first 15 registrants for Deck & Railing University will receive a FREE full convention package to FENCETECH/DECHTECH’11! Did you know that over 180 people have died, and even more have been injured, as a result of a deck or rail collapse in the last ten years? The deaths and injuries are most often caused by faulty construction methods, unsuitable or substandard materials or lack of maintenance. Because deck and railing is such a serious issue, AFA is encouraging both tenured and new deck and railing professionals to attend this year’s Deck and Railing University, to be held Monday, February 7, 2011 from 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM at the Mandalay Bay Convention Center. This powerful seminar will combine classroom instruction with hands-on field instruction to teach participants how to build safe, code compliant decks. What’s more is that this class will enhance your customer satisfaction and expand your business by giving you a competitive edge! Register at www.FENCETECH.com today to get your FREE full convention package, which includes:
• Admission to any seminar and roundtable discussion
• Admission to FENCETECH/DECKTECH exhibition and all Demos
• AFA Annual Meeting & Chapter Breakfast with Keynote Speaker Henry Winkler
• “Good Morning AFA” Day 2 Kickoff with Keynote Speaker Lt. Col. Oliver North
• AFA’s VFDRMA Division session: “PVC Outlook: Trends in the Industry”
Don’t miss this steal of a deal!
In a 2003 lawsuit, a woman sued a deck builder for negligence after she sustained several serious injuries from falling as a result of the deck’s collapse. The builder was found guilty and fined $750,000, which was more than 10 times the woman’s medical bills. While the possibility of an accident may seem remote, deck safety should never be a gamble. Read the rest of this entry »
DECKTECH Deck Demo Engineer Robin Lopez, Summertime Deck and Dock
FENCETECH/DECKTECH’s mission in 2011 is to be the “gateway to success” for its attendees. With that in mind, the popular Deck Demos will return. Deck Demos will still provide attendees with the latest tools and techniques in deck construction, but there will be a new twist on the familiar. Deck Demo Engineer, Robin Lopez, explains the new layout, “In the past, we’ve had multiple demonstration areas spread across the demo area. This time, we will have one demo area, and each demo will build on the last, taking a project from concept to reality over the course of the show. By the show conclusion, we will have a unique, custom project that will inspire attendees to imagine more possibilities when they approach their next deck project.” Lopez is a Deck Demo veteran, having conducted demos for fi ve years. Fencepost caught up with him to get an overview of what will be covered in this year’s demonstrations. Read the rest of this entry »
Look for something new and different at FENCETECH/DECKTECH’11 in Las Vegas. It’s the Access Control Demo area, a new demonstration exhibit that will premiere alongside the popular Deck and Outdoor demos. Read the rest of this entry »
Posted by FENCETECH | Posted in Deck and Railing, Education | Posted on 08-02-2010-05-2008
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Hands-on deck training
Over the last six years, 180 people have died and thousands have been injured due to improperly installed and older decks collapsing. Deck & Railing University, presented by the Vinyl Fence, Deck and Railing Manufacturers Association (VFDRMA), will provide you with the latest information on material options and performance and will also teach you safe deck building techniques and practices. Read the rest of this entry »
