The Leading Indicator of Remodeling Activity (LIRA) from the Joint Center for Housing Studies at Harvard says growth in improvement and repair expenditures is expected to remain solid throughout the year and into 2022. And building a deck is one of the popular improvements homeowners are making to expand their living space outdoors.
At the high-end level many are choosing western red cedar, considered by many as the ultimate material for a deck. It is untreated and resists rot, making it very friendly to the environment. With a straight grain and pleasant aroma, cedar is a favorite of designers; but its qualities don’t come cheap….