Brett Kelly is an expert in bamboo decking, with years of experience in the lumber and landscaping industries.

In this episode he talks about:

-The history of decking
-Decking vs. raised patios
-Decking sustainability and environmental issues
-Pros and cons of various materials
-Building codes
-Construction techniques
-Fasteners, hangers and hardware
-Outdoor living spaces

Kelly began his building materials career with Georgia Pacific in 1993 after graduating from college. In 1995, he joined Thompson Mahogany Company in Philadelphia to sell a new hardwood decking specie, Ipe. Thompson Mahogany was one of the three original companies to market Ipe to the residential deck market.

In 2005, Kelly left the lumber industry to work commercial construction as a project manager. In 2008, he returned to the lumber business and was able to combine both skill sets as he began to sell lumber into the commercial marine construction market. Kelly worked with New York City on their pile supply and also with the marine transfer stations for the NYC Department of Sanitation.

After helping DassoUSA Americanize their XTR product line, Kelly was asked to stay on board to develop the market. Today Dasso is committed to making a place for bamboo in the exterior deck and siding market. He is also teaching the industry to look at decking from a different point of view.

For more information visit www.dassoxtr.com.