Let's be honest. Made in America can cost a bit more. When you are pricing out a new deck or porch, it is only natural to look at the numbers first and wonder whether the difference is really worth it.
We think it is. Not because of anything on a spec sheet, but because of how it feels to live with something you believe in. Here is what we mean.
The Feeling of Knowing Where It Came From
Picture a Saturday morning. You step outside with a cup of coffee, the yard is still quiet, and the sun is just coming over the fence. There is a simple kind of comfort in knowing exactly where the boards under your feet came from, and who made them.
When something is Made in America, it has a story you can actually trace. Ours starts in Linden, New Jersey, where Patwin Plastics, the family behind American Pro, has been making things since 1971. That is not a label we put on a box. It is where we show up to work every day.
Pride You Get to Share
Your home is where life happens. Birthday cookouts. Fourth of July fireworks. A graduation party that runs late into the evening. Kids chasing the dog around the backyard while the grown ups catch up at the table.
When the people you love gather on something you chose with care, there is a quiet pride in that. Maybe a friend asks about your new deck, and you get to say it was made right here, by a family run company in Linden, New Jersey. That little moment becomes part of the story of your home.
Some things are worth paying a little more for. Your home is one of them.
Peace of Mind You Never Have to Second Guess
A deck or porch is a big decision. The best decisions are the ones you never think twice about, the ones that still feel right years later.
Part of that peace of mind comes from knowing there are real people behind what you bought. When you buy from a company that makes its own products, you can pick up the phone and talk to folks who know them inside and out. You are not just a number. You are a neighbor.
Real People, Real Families, Real Communities
Every Made in America purchase supports people close to home. Patwin Plastics was founded in 1971 by Thomas Hannen, a tool and die maker. Today his sons, Timothy Hannen and Thomas Hannen Jr., run the business, and the next generation of the family is already coming up through it.
When you choose a product that is made here, you are helping keep skills, jobs, and family businesses alive in American towns. That is something you can feel good about every single time you step outside.
A Little More Today, a Lot More Over the Years
A price tag only tells part of the story. The real measure is how you feel about your choice five, ten, or fifteen years from now. Will you still be glad you made it? Will you still be proud when friends come over?
Saving a little up front can feel good for a week. Loving where you live feels good for years. That is the trade most families are really making when they choose Made in America.
A Few Questions Worth Asking
Whatever you are shopping for, a few simple questions can help you feel confident about your choice:
- Where is it made, and by whom?
- Is there a real company I can call if I ever have a question?
- Will I feel good about this years from now?
- Is it something I will be proud to share with family and friends?
If the answers make you smile, you are probably on the right track.
See It for Yourself
The best way to feel the difference is to hold it in your hands. Order free samples, which ship anywhere in the continental U.S., or try our 3D deck designer to picture your new deck at home. Have a question? Call us at 1-877-442-6776 or email sales@americanprobp.com. You can also read our family's story.
Here's to more Saturday mornings, more cookouts, and more moments at home that you are proud of.