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Sign up for Fiberon Decking sponsored Katz-Roadshows. Sharpen the saw!

Sunday, February 5th, 2012

 

For contractors, builders, and distributors:  We’ll be sponsoring Katz Roadshows again this year.  These educational events are great learning opportunities for new techniques and new materials.   They are also… fun.  We’re happy to be a part of the learning!

Check out the schedule for an event near you and sign up! http://katzroadshow.com/upcoming_events.html

And visit the web site: Katz Road show. http://katzroadshow.com/

From Katz site:

The perfect storm is hitting our industry. We’re suffering from the first damaging waves. Jobsite apprenticeship programs have long disappeared, public schools rarely teach courses in the manual arts, and the permanent loss of valuable construction skills is at risk. Profit margins suffer more and more from errors in material ordering, incorrect installation practices, and callbacks. Poor building practices undermine the respect our profession demands.

Simultaneously, new technologies continue to create revolutionary products in the construction industry, often requiring specialized installation tools and techniques: new building materials create an even greater urgency for education. We can no longer rely on tradition for training. The shortage of serious hands-on educational programs erodes the reputation of our industry. The Katz Roadshow, a unique strategic partnership of leading manufacturers and installation specialists, provides hands-on training clinics for professionals at lumberyards across America. Take your craft and your profession seriously, attend an educational event.

Check out the press release announcement: http://www.woodworkingnetwork.com/news/woodworking-industry-trends-press-releases/Fiberon-Key-Sponsor-of-2012-Katz-Roadshow-138634339.html

Fiberon Phantom AutoGun System-DIY

Friday, February 3rd, 2012

Here’s a great video from the folks at DIY about our “cool tool”.

 

Calling All Fiberpros – Earn Up To $1000 for Your Knowledge

Monday, March 7th, 2011

Earn up to $1000 for your knowledge

Fiberon is starting a training program in conjunction with the North American Deck and Railing Association (NADRA). The first session will be at JLC Live in Providence, RI covering railing.

composite railing

Fiberon Horizon Plus

We want to know your top tip or trick for installing Horizon Plus or Inspirations composite railing.

Send us a written description of the tip along with a sketch or photo if appropriate. The top tip or trick as judged by the Fiberon Sales and Marketing team will receive $1,000 applied to their FiberPRO Deck Dollars account. The next 10 will each receive $200 applied to their account.

How To Enter

  1. Be a member of Fiberpro and a Deck Dollars participant
  2. Post your tip one of these places:
    -  In the comment section below
    -  On our Facebook page
    -  Via email to promos@fiberondecking.com
  3. Enter by Sunday, March 13, 2011

Thanks for using Fiberon and sharing your knowledge!

Pro Spotlight: Bobby Parks on Composite Decking vs. Wood

Wednesday, October 20th, 2010

FiberPRO Bobby Parks discusses the benefits of low-maintenance composite decking over pressure treated wood.

While at DeckExpo in Baltimore, we met with our FiberPro and Owner of Peachtree Decks & Porches Bobby Parks. Bobby gives his observations on current decking trends and comparisons between pressure treated wood and composite decking.

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Deck Design Trends

Wednesday, October 13th, 2010

Fiberon Product Specialist Otto Kinzel discusses Decking Trends in New England

At this year’s DeckExpo in Baltimore, we had the opportunity to meet up with our FIberPros and product specialists from the field for some valuable conversation and insights. Otto Kinzel, Field Specialist for the New Endland area, explains current design trends that he’s seen this year. (more…)