The U.S. Census Bureau’s Survey of Construction 2014 data indicate a clear preference for patios over decks in new single-family homes. In 2014, just over 640,000 single family homes were constructed. Of these, 56 percent were graced by a patio. Only 23 percent had a deck.
Even more telling is reviewing the Census Bureau data in its nine census regions. Favorable climate most of the year might influence regional patio installation in new homes. Patios are most common in new homes in the West South Central region, with 79 percent, followed by the Mountain region with 66 percent and the Pacific region with 65 percent.
Check out our article in the May issue's Hardscape Profit Builder section to see what this could mean for your hardscape business.
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