I joined the Simpson Sturdy-Tie staff in Windfall, Rhode Island, for the JLC LIVE tradeshow this previous March. This tradeshow, which specializes in residential building, is a thrilling match comprising convention classes, development clinics and shows. Together with a few of our different merchandise and equipment for residential building, our sales space had a full-scale pergola and deck showcasing our Outside Accents® ornamental {hardware}, which includes a black powder-coat end that gives out of doors constructions with each corrosion coverage and stylistic aptitude.
All the way through the display, Tony Mcklem (Hollywood Decks), Tim Uhler (Superior Framers) and Jen Woodhouse (Space of Picket) all stopped by way of our sales space to fulfill with JLC attendees, get to grasp Simpson Sturdy-Tie staff and feature a reside chat about why they like our answers for his or her jobs and DIY tasks. Additionally they shared how they arrange their trade and private manufacturers on social media and past.
Tony from Hollywood Decks shared the significance of “at all times construct[ing] to code after which some — by way of the use of Simpson.” Through the use of Simpson Sturdy-Tie structural {hardware}, he stated, you’re getting merchandise designed and examined for protection and price. Moreover, he stated, it’s a good suggestion to connect to your native Simpson Sturdy-Tie consultant to be informed about new merchandise and get knowledgeable recommendation. Finally, he shared a tip for trade homeowners who’re lively on social media: “Come with a media unlock for your contract so you’ll use venture pictures and testimonials on social media.”
Tim Uhler, the character at the back of Superior Framers, stopped by way of our sales space to speak all issues framing. For Tim’s staff, the Simpson Sturdy-Tie Quik Stik™ and structural screws had been recreation changers. With regards to decks, he’s all in on our fasteners and tries to stay it easy on jobsites. General, Tim left the target market with the recommendation to “be informed by way of doing — now and again you be informed by way of doing incorrect” and to take into account that “engineers are your mates.”
On Saturday, the display is most commonly geared in opposition to householders and DIYers. Our longtime spouse and inspiration Jen Woodhouse stopped by way of the sales space to percentage her enjoy the use of Simpson Sturdy-Tie out of doors dwelling instrument and {hardware} to construct her DIY tasks. Jen’s recommendation to these beginning out on their DIY adventure: “Simply get started! And make the most of your entire assets.”
The 2024 JLC Reside display was once the easiest creation to tradeshows for my function as Neighborhood Supervisor at Simpson Sturdy-Tie. It was once a thrilling shuttle full of alternatives to be informed extra about our merchandise and choices and, after all, to hang around with and get to grasp our consumers.
