09/30/2026
As we look toward the future of SHLY™ Deck & Fence, we want to share an important strategic decision. We have made the difficult decision to close our Akron, Ohio and Frederick, Maryland locations before the end of the year. These decisions are never easy, especially because they affect communities, customers, and people who have invested their time and energy into helping us grow.
The reason behind this decision is rooted in who we want to be as a company. We are a hospitality company. Building decks and fences is what we do, but creating an exceptional experience for our customers, our employees, and the communities we serve is who we want to be. We have come to believe that we would rather be exceptional at three locations than really good at five. By narrowing our focus, we can put more leadership, resources, energy, and attention into the locations where we can truly deliver the level of hospitality and service we expect from ourselves.
Making this transition before the new year is intentional. It gives us the opportunity to enter the new year with a clear strategy and a concentrated plan for how SHLY™ can contribute to the continued economic growth and success of the communities we serve. Our goal isn't simply to operate locations—we want to become meaningful members of our communities, create great customer experiences, support local economies, and build lasting relationships.
Just as importantly, we recognize that behind every position is a person, and behind every person is a family. We are very intentional about how we make this transition. Wherever possible, we are moving people into other roles and lateral positions within the organization so that this strategic change does not unnecessarily impact the families who work with us. Our people are an important part of SHLY™, and we want to navigate this change with the same hospitality, respect, and care that we expect our teams to show our customers.
This is not about doing less. It is about doing what we do better. It is about concentrating our resources, strengthening our teams, investing in our communities, and raising the standard for the SHLY™ experience. We are grateful to Akron and Frederick for allowing us to be part of their communities, and we will carry the relationships, lessons, and experiences from those markets with us as we move forward.
The next chapter for SHLY™ is about focus, intentionality, and excellence. Three exceptional locations. One hospitality-driven company. One clear commitment to our people, our customers, and the communities we serve
