MoistureShield Raises Safety Awareness with North American Deck and Railing Association (NADRA) for Deck Safety Month® May 2020

MoistureShield Raises Safety Awareness with NADRA for Deck Safety Month® May 2020

At a time when safety has never been more important for deck builders and their customers, MoistureShield is partnering with NADRA as a Safety Ambassador to create awareness for Deck Safety Month® in May 2020. NADRA devotes this month each year to remind homeowners to Check Your Deck® before planning family activities.   

“With more than 60 million decks in the U.S., we estimate that 30 million decks are past their useful life and need repair or replacement,” said Michael Beaudry, executive vice president of NADRA.  

These are strong reasons why NADRA and MoistureShield encourage homeowners to call on a professional inspector to inspect their decks if they have any concerns. Here are some basic red flags to look for: 

• Check for any deck board movement that may attribute to instability.  
• Examine decks for sagging, racking, or unsecured boards that may indicate loose fasteners. 
• Check the gap between ledger and joist–a widened gap may indicate that bolts need tightening. 
• Look for raised or corroded fasteners which may compromise the integrity of the deck structurally and on the surface, present a trip hazard or danger to bare feet. 

“As part of Oldcastle APG, MoistureShield leads with safety first, in all aspects of how we go to market,” said Matthew Bruce, VP of Sales, MoistureShield. “Deck safety extends beyond just our products. Ensuring we support deck building best practices in the field is integral to of our success, and the safety of our consumers.”  

MoistureShield also has inherent safety features in many of its products. To keep homeowners safer, MoistureShield’s innovative CoolDeck® Technology reduces deck surface temperatures by up to 35% as a solution for decks or docks in direct sunlight. MoistureShield decking features superior slip resistance among composite options, offering homeowners great traction regardless of weather or proximity to water.  

The NADRA Deck Safety Month 10-Point Checklist and additional safety awareness information can be found at  www.nadra.org/deck-safety. Learn more about MoistureShield composite decking at www.MoistureShield.com. 

About Oldcastle APG 

North America’s largest manufacturer of outdoor living products, is part of CRH’s Building Products division. MoistureShield, a division of Oldcastle APG, proudly manufactures composite deck boards and related products, serving a range of retail and distribution customers across North America and several international markets. The development of new technologies and patents has enabled MoistureShield to manufacture superior composite products from recycled wood fiber and recycled polyethylene plastic. Learn more at www.MoistureShield.com. 

 About NADRA: 

The North American Decking and Railing Association is the voice of the decking industry, representing the interests of deck builders, inspectors, and manufacturers alike. NADRA’s mission is 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. www.NADRA.org