commARCH: The latest quarterly reading from the U.S Remodeling Index (USRI) revealed that nationwide big-project activity is up 118 percent from Q4 2020. With demand for remodeling services higher than ever, homeowners are looking to contractors to recommend high-value building products that can turn underutilized outdoor spaces into backyard destinations intended for a summer of rest and relaxation on deck. Against this backdrop, dealers and distributers can maximize profit margins by stocking the entire backyard package, and with it, wood-alternative deck railing systems.