The increasing price of treated lumber and growing concern over the supply is causing some contractors to re-evaluate their business approach.
For Martin Poirier, the Owner of Spartan Decks, it has meant avoiding the traditional materials and opting to build composite decking.
The third-year business owner believes composite provides many pros compared to its expensive counterpart. Poirier says that composite is more attainable from a contractor’s point of view and also requires less upkeep for residents and comes at a lower cost.
He admits that composite has seen an increase since last summer, but says it pales in comparison to the skyrocket prices of treated lumber.
Poirier says last year he sold about 36 decks made out of composite, compared to just four residents that chose to stick with a wood deck.
The Owner of Spartan Decks confirmed that the interest in creating a backyard oasis is not waning with clients booked through the late weeks of the summer.
