Are you thinking about a new composite deck, but wondering if a maintenance-free deck really is free from ALL maintenance? When the term “maintenance free” decking first came out years ago, manufacturers, suppliers, and builders all used this common marketing term. And while capped composite decking is still and always will be considered by many …
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Thinking about extending your home, adding to your living space, building a new backyard retreat? The good news is, it’s easy to answer the “but how do I pay for it?” question! There are many financing options available to homeowners for building a deck or patio and improving their lifestyle, while also adding value to …
Capped composite decking is a mix of recycled wood fibers and recycled plastics such as recycled plastic shopping bags. In fact, a 500 square foot capped composite deck is made up of over 140,000 recycled plastic bags. The decking boards are then capped with a plastic covering that resembles real wood, and which resists mold, …
If you are considering a new deck, you may be asking yourself, “Is a permit required when building a deck?” The short answer is, “Yes.” Building a deck in Michigan and elsewhere in the U.S. legally requires a building permit. There are also other compelling reasons, beyond building department legalities, for getting a permit before …
When it comes to adding a deck to your home, you have multiple options to use for your “decking” material, or the top visible layer of a deck. Composite and wooden decks remain the two most popular options, but which is “better”? Which should you have installed for your new deck? Composite vs Wood Decking …
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Inspecting your own deck might seem like a daunting task designated only for professionals. Rest assured we will show you how to easily inspect your own deck for structural damage, cracks, and general weakness. As decks age, they can frequently become structurally unsound and not safe. Decks with rotting framing members, spongy deck planking, and inadequate …
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Canton, Ypsilanti, South Lyon, Ann Arbor, Plymouth, Northville, Novi, Rochester, Rochester Hills, Southfield, Waterford, Hartland, Howell, Brighton, Commerce, Wixom, Chelsea, Saline, Milan, Dundee, Monroe, Dearborn, Livonia, Brownstown, Romulus, Belleville, Farmington Hills, West Bloomfield, and many other Greater Metro Detroit Area / Southeast Michigan cities and townships
Last Updated: 1/29/2022
Custom Deck Creations
A brief look into the current and expected inflation
Quick Summary
Lumber rose +28% locally from November 2021 to January 2022, and is expected for another significant double-digit increase impacting us in June 2022. We’re also anticipating a cost increase from Trex around that same time frame. Depending on size and material selection, decks are anticipated to increase in cost an average of $2,000 to $4,000 come June 2022. Custom Deck Creations is currently scheduling projects for April/May, before we feel these cost increases. Schedule a quote with us today to lock in today’s costs.
For a more detailed look into the market, please continue reading:
Lumber
The lumber market continues to see pressure on the supply side. Canadian truck drivers are protesting COVID vaccine mandates, threatening to disrupt deliveries in Canada and possibly into the US. Fuel prices are also increasing. Overall demand for Southern Yellow Pine (pressure treated lumber used here in MI) remains steady. Mills are not sitting on a lot of inventory. Lead times from mills to dealers are getting extended.
Pressure treated lumber costs increased locally +28% from November 2021 to January 2022.
Lumber is expected to increase another ~+40% in June 2022.
Custom Deck Creations is currently scheduling projects for April & May 2022, before we’re impacted by these increased costs.
Trex
Data from Trex distributors nationwide are seeing a steady growth in purchases even through winter.
Trex continues to see huge demand increases nationwide.
Our Interpretation
Lumber will continue to rise in price throughout 2022. We don’t believe we’ll see pre-2022 lumber pricing any time soon.
In 2021 Trex put out 4 separate approximately +10% price increases. We believe more are to be expected in 2022. We do not expect Trex to ever lower their pricing.
No Inflationary Clause
Custom Deck Creations does not have an inflationary clause. Lock in today’s lumber and Trex costs with a signed agreement which puts you on our schedule. We will not charge you more even if our costs go up.
