Prep for Planning Season
Posted 15 March 2016 2:38 PM by Jase DeBoer
Are You Ready for Planning Season?
Deck planning season is upon us! And we're here to support professional deck builders with programs, tools and insight to bolster your business — now and throughout the year.
Certified Pro and Pro Programs
Increase your business opportunities, receive benefits and earn rewards by joining the Deckorators® Certified Pro program, our preferred-status program for professional deck installers. Or, get a business boost and take a first step toward aligning with us by signing up for the Deckorators Pro program.
Certified Pros receive expert sales and installation training, a preferred contractor listing on Deckorators.com, access to our Pro-only site, marketing tools, and much more. The Certified Pro rewards program lets you earn points for Deckorators purchases, with points redeemable for promotional materials or cash.
Deckorators Pro membership enhances your business potential by adding your company to the database of reliable, qualified local installers in our website’s Locate a Contractor section.

Deck Visualizer
Help your customers bring their dream deck to life with the interactive Deckorators Deck Designer, our free and easy-to-use design tool for creating a unique deck concept in minutes.
The software lets homeowners pick from hundreds of decking and railing product combinations and see how their choices look on various background scenes. While exploring their options, users can click on an information icon to learn more about any Deckorators product.
Usable on virtually any computer or mobile device, the Deckorators Deck Visualizer enables users to generate a product summary and an image of their rendered deck design that can be printed, emailed to friends and family and shared via social media.

Plan & Install Page
The comprehensive Deckorators Install & Maintain page brings together a wealth of planning tools and installation resources to help make your outdoor living projects go smoothly from inspiration to finishing touch.
During the planning phase download detailed Deckorators product literature — including our right-on-trend 2016 Style Guide — and view our latest informational videos.
When it comes time to perform an installation, return to the Install & Maintain page for simple installation guides, how-to videos and answers to frequently asked questions about our products, installation and maintenance practices.
At Deckorators, we believe contractors should have all the tools necessary for a robust planning season. Take advantage of our Certified Pro and Pro programs, Deck Visualizer and Install & Maintain page to set your business up for success in 2016.