Product Code: 4858
The report addresses the hardscaping product sector in the US, providing demand segmentation by product type, material, market, application, and the demographic of the end user, which includes both do-it-yourself enthusiasts and professionals. The study discusses the market in different geographical regions of the United States, namely the Northeast, Midwest, South, and West. Product types included are concrete pavers, lumber, blocks, ready-mix concrete, stone, clay, and aggregate materials. Additionally, the research touches upon other specialized hardscaping items like porcelain, ceramic, and glass tiles, as well as synthetic and natural stone products. The materials section of the study covers concrete, stone, wood, clay, and other materials (i.e. glass, metal, and rubber-based products). The market analysis includes residential, consumer, and public spaces like recreational areas and infrastructure. The application analysis covers patios, walkways, walls, and edging and other related uses. The report provides historical data points for 2013, 2018, and 2023, with projections for 2028 and 2033, detailing hardscaping product demand in both nominal and real US dollars. Yearly data from 2020 to 2027 is also included. This report is part of a series that offers insights into the US landscaping market, specifically catering to those interested in hardscaping. The Freedonia Group also offers a broader US Landscaping Products study for a more comprehensive view.
Table of Contents
1. Executive Summary
2. About This Report
- Report Details
- Study Scope & Product Description
- Short-Term Hardscaping Industry Trends
3. Overview
- Historical Market Trends
- Markets Overview
- DIY versus Professional Trends
- Demand by User/Installer
- Professional
- Consumer/DIY
- Pricing & Inflation
- General Landscaping Outlook & Competitive Products
4. Factors Impacting Hardscaping Demand
- Homeownership
- Ownership vs. Rentals
- Household Income & Homeownership
- Homeownership by Age Group
- Average Lot Size & Outdoor Space Trends
- Urbanization
- Outdoor Living
- What is Outdoor Living?
- Impact on Hardscaping Product Purchases
- Xeriscaping Trends
- Sustainability
- Recycling & Recycled Content
- Water Conservation/Drought
- Climate Change
5. Consumer Trends & Insights
- Lawns, Gardens, & Outdoor Space
- Improvements to Yard, Garden, or Other Outdoor Space
- Landscaping Attitudes
- Recent Hardscaping Product Purchases
6. Products
- Demand by Product Type
- Concrete Pavers, Slabs, & Planks
- Lumber (Wood, Plastic & Composite)
- Stone Tile, Slab, & Veneer
- Ready-Mix Concrete
- Blocks (Concrete, Stone, & Glass)
- Clay Brick
- Aggregates (Sand, Gravel, & Crushed Stone)
- Other Hardscaping Products
7. Material Trends
- Demand by Material
- Concrete
- Rock & Stone
- Wood
- Clay
- Other Materials
8. Applications
- Demand by Application
- Patios
- Walkways
- Walls
- Edging & Other Applications
9. Residential Market
- Market Scope
- Product Trends
- Demand by Product
- Concrete Products
- Stone
- Lumber (Wood, Plastic, & Composite)
- Clay Brick
- Aggregates (Sand, Gravel, & Crushed Stone)
- Other Hardscaping Products
- Applications
- Demand by Application
- Patios
- Walkways
- Walls
- Edging & Other Applications
- Project Types
- New Construction
- Renovation & Repair
10. Commercial Market
- Market Scope
- Product Trends
- Demand by Product
- Concrete Products
- Stone
- Lumber (Wood, Plastic, & Composite)
- Clay Brick
- Aggregates (Sand, Gravel, Pebbles, & Crushed Stone)
- Other Hardscaping Products
- Applications
- Demand by Application
- Patios
- Walkways
- Walls
- Edging & Other Applications
- Project Types
- New Construction
- Renovation & Repair
11. Recreation & Infrastructure Market
- Market Scope
- Product Trends
- Demand by Product
- Concrete Products
- Stone
- Lumber (Wood, Plastic, & Composite)
- Clay Brick
- Aggregates (Sand, Gravel, Pebbles, & Crushed Stone)
- Other Hardscaping Products
- Applications
- Demand by Application
- Patios
- Walkways
- Walls
- Edging & Other Applications
- Project Types
- New Construction
- Renovation & Repair
12. Regions
- Demand by Region
- Northeast
- Midwest
- South
- West
13. Retail Strategies
- Retail Level Hardscaping Product Sales
- Marketing & Advertising: Telling the Story; Reaching the Client
- Strategies & Media Used
- Sustainability & Eco-Friendliness
- Product Origin
- Digital Media
- Retail Distribution Channels
- Consumer Retail Shopping Patterns: Sales by Primary & Secondary Retail Outlet
- Home Centers
- Mass Merchandisers
- Garden Centers
- E-Commerce
- Other Retail Distribution
14. Key Suppliers & Market Share
- Industry Composition
- Market Share
- Mergers & Acquisitions
- Professional Distributor & Direct Sales
15. Appendix
- Scope
- Definitions
- Freedonia Methodology
- Study-Specific Methodology
- Sources
- Associations & Agencies
- Related Studies & Reports
- Macroeconomic Assumptions
- Economic Environment
- Consumer Spending
- Building Construction
- Residential Building Construction
- Residential Improvement & Repairs
- Commercial Building Construction
- Commercial Building Improvement & Repairs
- Nonbuilding Construction Expenditures
- Housing Stock