Home Depot lack of Cedar Fencing throughout all of New England
We use cedar fencing for many things, but mostly smaller fenced areas to keep critters out - deer can jump up to 7ft. We require something rot-proof that lasts a while. We like the look and durability of the cedar picket fencing modified for our needs. However, we live in New England, and Home Depot has zero throughout New England. Smaller mills don't carry because it is not something that is grown here too much, and what is, are usually large pieces.
I cannot find any publicly documented explanation — no news articles, trade reports, antitrust filings, exclusivity agreements, or consumer advocacy coverage — that explains why cedar fence pickets would be consistently unavailable across all six New England states at Home Depot while being available just across the border in New York.
This sharp regional cutoff — all of New England but not New York — does suggest a deliberate regional distribution or procurement decision, not some random supply chain gap. Or I could be wrong, but I doubt it.
Don't get me wrong, there are other solutions, but now I'm just so annoyed that Home Depot is pulling this crap, I'm looking for an answer. Yes. I am filing a formal inquiry and contacting the AGs office, but I wondered if anyone here has insights. Thx