PRODUCT DEMOS and seminars were offered all throughout the show.
DeckExpo makes a splash in Dallas The return of DeckExpo was a special moment for builders and outdoor living professionals after a year of show cancellations and chaotic demand throughout the industry. Attendees and exhibitors alike were not disappointed. The show kicked off at Kay Hutchison Convention Center in Dallas November 16-18 and was held in conjunction with the annual Pool |Patio|Spa Expo. With product demonstrations and learning seminars offered throughout the event, deck builders and pool specialists were able to submerge themselves in all things outdoor living. “I spoke to many vendors, and all seemed to be very satisfied with the turnout,” said the owner of BP Consulting & Design, Bobby Parks. “For me, DeckExpo has always been about the people. It’s the connection with fellow contractors, vendors reps, and all that are involved in our industry that mean the most to me. The expo provides an opportunity to reunite with good friends and make new ones. It has become somewhat of a reunion for many of us and each year it’s like your family of contractor friends gets larger.” 32
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Among the seminars offered was deck design for hot tubs and the codes related to the hot tub placement and the deck around it. During a session on leakproof deck ledger flashing, builders saw approaches to minimize trapping debris between decking and flashing. And for a bonus, they learned how to flash cantilevered wood joists at the face of the wall to pro-
DECKEXPO was held in conjunction with the annual Pool | Spa | Patio Expo in Dallas.
