Perennial Wood Preferred Contractor Program
20th May 2013The Preferred Contractor Program is an incentive-packed program designed to reward select contractors and remodelers for using Perennial Wood.
Step 1 - Save 10% on your first Perennial Wood purchase after registration. Perennial will email you your login to the Preferred..Read More
INTEX PVC Boston Gutter System
20th May 2013
Atlantis Rail Systems
20th May 2013By, Ron Winner
Shepley is excited to offer custom fit Atlantis Rail Systems. The Atlantis RailEasy™ cable system is an attractive, affordable, low maintenance stainless steel railing infill option for indoor and outdoor applications. The fittings are made from marine grade, type 316, corrosion resistant stainless steel..Read More
June 2013- Market Report
20th May 2013Regionally, the anticipated demand for lumber in May was beyond the reality as sales didn’t meet expectations for most, leaving many retail and wholesale outfits heavy on inventory and scrambling for a way to spin off their stock before an impending market correction. Fear-based purchasing at the..Read More
June 2013 – To Fix Or Not To Fix
20th May 2013The easiest thing in the world is to settle for the easy way out, while the hardest thing is to realize that easy isn’t always easy. As a matter of fact, how often is “easy” actually the long way around? A recent conversation I had made me think about..Read More
Cape Cod Healthcare Blood Drive
25th April 2013Title: Cape Cod Healthcare Blood Drive
Location: Shepley Showcase, 75 Ben Franklin Way Hyannis MA
Description: Tuesday, May 21, 2013
9:30 AM—3:30PM
Walk-ins welcome or Call for an appointment 508-862-6261
Start Time: 9:30 AM
Date: May 21st
End Time: 3:30 PM
Congratulations Red Cross Heroes!
24th April 2013On April 4th, The American Red Cross hosted the Cape and Islands Heroes Breakfast. This event recognizes heroes throughout our community who perform extraordinary acts of courage by saving someone’s life, helping in the rescue of someone in need, or who has committed countless hours of service to an..Read More
ZURI Premium Decking
23rd April 2013By, Clay Gilmore
Shepley Wood Products is excited to become a stocking dealer for Zuri Premium PVC decking. Zuri Premium PVC decking is manufactured by Royal Building Products and is the best PVC decking currently on the market.
Zuri’s unique features consists of a PVC substrate, wrapped in a photo realistic..Read More
May 2013 Market Update
23rd April 2013Although business hasn’t been terribly strong and New England weather hasn’t been very conducive for construction over the past several months, building materials in general have endured a steady increase since the beginning of February. The pricing run-up has not been controlled so much by an overall strong demand..Read More
May 2013 – You Left An Indelible Mark
23rd April 2013Mike Cole 1947-2013
Even though we’re all faced with the two inescapable inevitable’s of life, death and taxes, there are certain people who leave an incredible effect behind them. On April 9th, Mike Cole of Cape Associates in Eastham, Yarmouthport and Chatham left this earth and became one of those..Read More
Beyond The Energy Audit
22nd April 2013Title: Beyond The Energy Audit
Location: Shepley Showcase, 75 Ben Franklin Way Hyannis MA
Link out: Click here
Description: GO BEYOND home energy audits and weatherization. The Cape and Islands Network meets April 30 at 5:00 pm at Shepley Showcase (75 Ben Franklin Way, Hyannis) to hear from Matt Dudley..Read More
PROFESSIONAL TRADE EXPO
12th April 2013Come to the largest Andersen event EVER to hit Cape Cod! Click here for details.
CertainTeed Mobile Training Vehicle At Shepley In Hyannis!
9th April 2013Click here for details!
Oak Pointe Stair Parts and More!
25th March 2013By, Matt Peirce – Shepley Interior Trim Road Salesman
Choosing a basic 5015 baluster and 6010 handrail is easy. It’s when we go beyond the basics that there is apprehension on where to buy and what to choose. There are a ton of stair part suppliers out there, but if..Read More
Nantucket Contractors – Earn 2 Continuing Education Credits!
25th March 2013Join Shepley and Andersen on Thursday, April 4th!
Complimentary dinner AND 2 continuing education credits toward the renewal of your CSL license! Learn more here!
April 2013 Market Update
25th March 2013The consistent pace of construction is keeping available lumber supplies slim and, subsequently, lumber pricing firm as the market continues its run into Spring. Many lumber yards are busier than they had expected and have had to continue buying based on the speculation that construction will remain strong over..Read More
April 2013 – You Get What You Inspect, Not What You Expect
25th March 2013As a wise coach once said, “Even if you’re on the right track, if you’re not moving fast enough…you get hit from behind”. Our world has certainly sped up in our lifetimes, and the rate of change feels exponential. With change there are always consequences and part of consequences..Read More
You Could Win A FREE Velux Skylight!
25th March 2013Title: VELUX Dinner Seminar
Location: Shepley Showcase, Hyannis MA
Description: Learn about the NEW Solar Powered Fresh Air Skylight! Join us to be eligible for a chance to win a FREE skylight!
Start Time: 17:00
Date: 2013-04-16
Click here for more information.
HB&RACC General Membership Meeting
4th March 2013Title: HB&RACC General Membership Meeting
Location: Doube Tree by Hilton, Hyannis MA
Link out: Click here
Description: Tool Time from Northeast Tool!
register to attend at www.capecodbuilders.org
Start Time: 5:00 PM
Date: 2013-03-12
End Time: 8:00 PM
CSL Education Half-Day | 3-classes | 6 CEU’s
4th March 2013Title: CSL Education Half-Day | 3-classes | 6 CEU’s
Location: Shepley Showcase
Link out: Click here
Description: HB&RACC offers 6 continuing education credits!
visit www.capecodbuilders.org to register!
Start Time: 07:3
Date: 2013-03-22
JLC Live Show
4th March 2013Title: JLC Live Show
Location: Providence Rhode Island
Description: Shepley/Andersen will take a bus to the JLC show in Providence. Call Leah if you want to register. 508-862-6261
Start Time: 08:00
Date: 2013-03-22
End Time: 17:00
ZURI Decking and Atlantis Rail System Dinner Seminar
4th March 2013Title: ZURI Decking and Atlantis Rail System Dinner Seminar
Location: Shepley Showcase, Hyannis MA
Start Time: 17:00
Date: 2013-03-14
End Time: 20:00
HB&RACC General Membership Meeting
4th March 2013Title: HB&RACC General Membership Meeting
Location: Sea Crest Beach Hotel, North Falmouth MA
Link out: Click here
Description: Register at www.capecodbuilders.org
Start Time: 18:00
Date: 2013-05-14
End Time: 20:00
CSL Education Half-Day | 3-classes | 6 CEU’s
4th March 2013Title: CSL Education Half-Day | 3-classes | 6 CEU’s
Location: TBD
Link out: Click here
Description: Register at www.capecodbuilders.org
Start Time: 07:30
Date: 2013-04-19
End Time: 14:30
HB&RACC Associate Member Table Top Trade Show
4th March 2013Title: HB&RACC Associate Member Table Top Trade Show
Location: Doube Tree by Hilton, Hyannis MA
Link out: Click here
Start Time: 16:00
Date: 2013-04-09
End Time: 20:00
Shepley Service Department Manager Launches Installation Video!
26th February 2013Mark “The Hammer” Hambly just released an installation video, focusing on proper techniques to avoid water penetration issues. Check it out on the Shepley YouTube Channel!
Click here to watch “Shepley Andersen A-Series Patio Door/Frame Installation”.
Shepley Dedicates Largest Solar Project On Cape Cod!
22nd February 2013A ribbon cutting ceremony took place amidst a Nor’Easter on Wednesday, November 7th, 2:30pm at Airport Way Solar Field in Hyannis, MA. Senator Dan Wolf, Tony Shepley of Shepley Wood Products, Cape business leader Bruce MacGregor, My Generation Energy founder Luke Hinkle, and town energy coordinator, Richard Elrick spoke..Read More
Zuri Decking and Atlantis Rail Systems
22nd February 2013On Thursday, March 14th, Shepley will host a Zuri Decking and Atlantis Rail dinner seminar in the Shepley Showcase. Join us and see why we love these products! Click here for details on Zuri and Atlantis.
Earn CSL Credits with Shepley and Andersen!
22nd February 2013Join Shepley and Andersen in one of four locations, and earn 2 continuing education credits toward your CSL renewal. Find the dates on our events calendar or download the details here.
Congratulations To The Award Winning Shepley Service Team!
22nd February 2013Shepley was recently recognized for having the “Highest Customer Satisfaction and In-Home Experience” rating in the Eastern region of the United States!
The notable work of Mark Hambly (Shepley Service Department Manager) and Dede Miller (Service Coordinator) was reflected in the accolades collected during customer satisfaction surveys performed by Andersen..Read More
What The Shepley-Andersen Team Can Do For You!
22nd February 2013One of the greatest selling points of Andersen® windows, and an important reason that so many builders use their products, is the ability to get parts and pieces years, and even decades, after the window or door is installed.
The fastest and most efficient way to get parts information and..Read More
Battic Door Stair Cover
22nd February 2013Weatherization experts agree that it is vitally important to reduce air leakage into your attic. Air leakage takes heat and moisture with it, wasting energy and leading to potentially serious problems like attic mold or ice damming. Did you know that air infiltration can account for 30 percent or..Read More
March 2013 Market Update
22nd February 2013Much to the surprise of many, the lumber market continues to pick up momentum at a time of year when activity is usually quite dormant. There has been little faith in buying beyond immediate needs as the unexpected rally that was enjoyed over the past several months had led..Read More
February 2013 Market Update
22nd February 2013The unexpectedly high demand of lumber in January continued to drive down dealer and reload inventory levels, forcing many to replenish their stock at somewhat uncomfortable price levels. Activity was strong enough that dealers continued buying through January, even those who had taken the pre-New Year advice to cover..Read More
March 2013 – The Ice Cream Prayer
22nd February 2013Here’s a great parable (author unknown) that a friend shared with me. As we journey through life, it’s important to remember that we will be thrown a curved ball or two, but it’s okay to pray for and enjoy ice cream every once in a while!
Last week, I took..Read More
February 2013 – Don’t Worry, Be Happy!
22nd February 2013Just when we finally see signs of relief after the longest and deepest recession of our careers, just when we should be breathing a little easier because of the positive indicators, what do we do? We start on a whole new worry path!
An improving market has people speculating that..Read More
No officer, I haven’t been drinking…
11th January 2013
Contractors Earn 6 Credits In One Day!
11th January 2013February 8, 2013
7:30AM – 2:30 PM at the Shepley Showcase.
Earn continuing education credits toward the renewal of you Construction Supervisors License. Click here for details.
Architects Earn 7 Credits In One Day!
11th January 2013On January 24, 2013, from 9:00AM – 5:00PM, Architects can earn 7 continuing education credits. click here for details!
Cape Cod Healthcare Blood Drive
11th January 2013Cape Cod Healthcare Blood Drive
Tuesday, January 22, 2013
9:30 AM -3:30 PM
Shepley Showcase
75 Ben Franklin Way
Hyannis MA
Walk-ins Welcome!
To call for an appointment,contact Leah at Shepley 508-862-6261 or lkosnack@shepleywood.com
CertainTeed Streakfighter Shingles, by Gordon Correia
11th January 2013As you drive around Cape Cod, admiring all the beautiful homes, have you noticed awful looking black stains on some of the roofs – even on fairly new houses? Welcome to the Cape…and black algae! Because we are surrounded by water and have high moisture levels, black algae loves..Read More
January 2013 Market Report
11th January 2013Anxieties of the “Fiscal Cliff” didn’t stop the homebuilding rush that started late in fourth quarter 2012 and carried right on into the New Year. The sudden increase in lumber sales triggered reactive buying amongst dealers and raised concerns about being able to fill inventory holes before the mills..Read More
January 2013 – Why Do We Scare Ourselves Like This?
11th January 2013We’ve outdone ourselves in 2012 conjuring up dire threats that have created a climate of fear. In some perverse way, we must enjoy this, because we continue sounding alarms with increased panic.
Fortunately, you just survived the end of the world! The Mayan Calendar scare was supposed to happen on..Read More
LEED
30th November 2012Are you considering LEED Certification on your next building project? Or just wondering what the heck LEED stands for? The Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design designation is managed by the United States Green Building Council (USGBC). This certification program requires the applicant follow a comprehensive checklist, from the..Read More
What Makes A Product Green?
30th November 2012“Green” is a term we hear more and more, but what does it mean to the homebuilding industry? Read more here…
Simpson Introduces NEW LRU Hanger!
30th November 2012The LRU offers an economic alternative for htose applications requiring a sloped hanger for rafter-to-ridge connections.
Read the details here.
Change
30th November 2012“It is not the strongest of the species that survives, nor the most intelligent that survives. It is the one that is the most adaptable to change.”
Charles Darwin
Adversity
30th November 2012“There is no education like adversity.”
Benjamin Disraeli
Strategy
30th November 2012“The most dangerous strategy is to jump a chasm in two leaps.”
Bejamin Disraeli
Napoleon
30th November 2012“To his dog, every man is Napoleon, hence the constant popularity of dogs.”
Aldous Huxley
Publicity
30th November 2012“What kills a skunk is the publicity it gives itself.”
Abraham Lincoln
Character
30th November 2012“The best index to a person’s character is: one, how he treats people who can’t do him any good and two, how he treats people who can’t fight back.”
Abigail VanBuren
How You Feel
30th November 2012“It’s not about how you feel, but how you act on how you feel.”
Tom Dennison, Shepley General Manager
Present Circumstances
30th November 2012“Your present circumstances don’t determine where you can go; they merely determine where you start.”
Nido Quebin
Supa Doors
30th November 2012By Rob Taylor, Shepley Interior Trim Salesman
Supa Doors, Inc. has been manufacturing environmentally kind” stile and rail MDF doors for over 20 years in the USA. All doors are hand checked before they are shipped, ensuring product reliability. With two decades, and over a million doors of experience, Supa..Read More
December 2012 Market Update
30th November 2012Similar to what we experienced in 2011, lumber sales in 2012 came alive fairly late in the fall season resulting in a rush of sales that, at times, was difficult for some to manage. Business was quiet through September and into late October, and dealers intentionally kept their inventories..Read More
December 2012 – Keep On Shining Through
29th November 2012What produces electrical power without making a sound, with no moving parts, and with no impact on our environment except positive benefit? Solar panels!
With all the hot air being blown around about the pros and cons of wind turbines, photo voltaic solar arrays are quietly generating power. Solar panels..Read More
What You Need To Know About Continuing Ed For Contractors
12th November 2012Construction Supervisors License Continuing Education Requirements:
For license renewals July 1, 2013 and after, you WILL need to provide proof of continuing education (credit hours) at the time of renewal in order to be granted a renewed license.
Note that taking any courses now will “count” toward the first time you..Read More
Benefits Of Pre-Stained Shingles
12th November 2012Nothing beats the classic look of stained Eastern White Cedar Shingles. The durability of cedar siding has been proven for over a century. That’s why it’s so well suited for the environments of Cape Cod and the Islands. Left unfinished, cedar..Read More
November 2012 – Heroes’
1st November 2012Heroes’
Boy, did I unleash a firestorm of response to the article I recently wrote about customers wanting “More, more, more”. People have gone out of their way to tell me stories of how customers have put them through the wringer to quote a job six ways to Sunday, only..Read More
November 2012 Market Update
1st November 2012In what appears to be a repeat of Fall 2011, overall lumber sales in the New England region have been relatively quiet over the past two months. From a historical perspective, Spring and Fall have always been the “building” seasons (especially for Cape Cod) and suppliers try to plan..Read More
Tony Shepley named Hyannis Elks Club “Citizen of the Year”
4th October 2012
(Article courtesy of CapeCodToday.com October 4, 2012)Last month, the Hyannis Elks Club presented their “Citizen of the Year” award to Tony Shepley of Shepley Wood Products.
The award is given out annually to one person in Hyannis/Barnstable who demonstrates..Read More
Bay State Builder
4th October 2012In the 2012 Summer issue of Bay State Builder, Tony Shepley provides some of his insight in the article “Lessons for the Legends” by Melissa Wood. Click here to read the article…
October 2012 – When Is A Shortcut The Long Way Around?
1st October 2012When Is A Shortcut The Long Way Around?
I recently listened to a talk on diversity which offered insight on how stereotypes, pre-conceived beliefs and our impressions drive our behavior. It got me thinking about how we react to the world around us.
A lot of our behavior is likely based..Read More
October 2012 Market Update
1st October 2012Although September sales weren’t particularly strong for most New England dealers, the tepid demand didn’t have much of an effect on pricing. Unlike historical patterns, pricing remained relatively firm with the exception being panels (especially OSB) which, in some cases, gained in double digits. A certain prescient attitude has..Read More
September 2012 – More, More, More…
20th September 2012MORE, MORE, MORE…
I listened to someone recently complaining about his customers. He told me that everyone is hard to satisfy and that all his customers seem to constantly want more. More attention, more response, more discounts, more hand holding and more innovation.
I found this interesting. I told him I..Read More
September 2012 Market Report
19th September 2012Unexpectedly strong demand has been reported by our building material suppliers as everything from pressure treated to roofing experienced an upsurge in sales in recent weeks. Lumber mills in particular, after being closed for several weeks for their annual shut-downs, re-opened to encounter full order files and busy phone..Read More
August 2012 Market Report
19th September 2012The summer months on Cape Cod generally lend to a lull in lumber sales as construction is typically limited in vacation communities, but this summer was off to relatively strong start as compared to recent years. The same can be said by New England dealers in general, as fill-in..Read More
April 2012 – Imagine If Airlines Sold Lumber
19th September 2012IMAGINE IF AIRLINES SOLD LUMBER
I recently received an e-mail from a cousin of mine. He asked me to imagine what it would be like to buy lumber the way we buy airline tickets. He said the typical transaction might sound like this:
Customer: How much for a 2×10-14’ KD SPF?
Clerk: ..Read More
May 2012 – What Goes Around Comes Around
19th September 2012WHAT GOES AROUND COMES AROUND
If you ask a table full of businesspeople “How’s business been so far this year?” chances are 9 out of 10 will tell you that business is better this year than last. We are emerging from the deepest recession of our lifetime, and it has..Read More
June 2012
19th September 2012CONTRACTS – DON’T LEAVE HOME WITHOUT THEM!
Money will never make you happy, but no money is guaranteed to make you unhappy. The quickest way to lose money in business is to leave business details open ended and not pin them down in a legal document. Spelling out expectations clearly..Read More
July 2012
19th September 2012DO UNTO OTHERS
I’ve always tried to follow a five word business philosophy, “Use common sense, no surprises”. Sounds simple doesn’t it? You know from running your own business that things look more complicated the deeper you get. The most important thing we must all remember is that it’s up..Read More
August 2012
19th September 2012CHANGE
It certainly seems like we can’t resist a diet of stress, intrigue and suspense. Much like that Bavarian Crème donut just won’t stop beckoning when the only thing you came in for was a cup of coffee; we somehow get attracted to a lot of things that really aren’t..Read More
January 2012
19th September 2012TURN DOOM AND GLOOM IN TO BOOM!
I realized, while sitting down to write this, that at least phonetically there isn’t a lot of difference between doom, gloom and boom. I think a lot of the difference is state of mind.
We have been wringing the last drop out of terrorism,..Read More
August 2012 – Change
1st August 2012It certainly seems like we can’t resist a diet of stress, intrigue and suspense. Much like that Bavarian Crème donut just won’t stop beckoning when the only thing you came in for was a cup of coffee; we somehow get attracted to a lot of things that really aren’t..Read More
July 2012 Market Report
1st July 2012Lumber pricing is remaining firm as demand has been strong but production has been somewhat lacking due to lumber mills’ inability to keep up with order files. New England had a robust spring which left many dealers short on wood. Mixed tally demands stripped what was available in reloads..Read More
July 2012 – Do Unto Others
1st July 2012I’ve always tried to follow a five word business philosophy, “Use common sense, no surprises”. Sounds simple doesn’t it? You know from running your own business that things look more complicated the deeper you get. The most important thing we must all remember is that it’s up to us..Read More
June 2012 Market Report
1st June 2012Lumber sales were strong in May and they continue to hold steady as we roll into June. However, supply issues have worsened and created numerous headaches for dealers, traders and mills alike. Several unforeseen circumstances have tied into the lack of production, further pushing pricing up and instigating a..Read More
May 2012 Market Report
1st May 2012The lumber market remains in a state of balance as moderate sales are meeting an ample supply. Dealers are remaining on the sidelines, ordering just enough for prompt shipment to keep their inventory afloat and mills are producing only as much as they can justifiably estimate will turn. Threats..Read More
April 2012 Market Report
1st April 2012The sales momentum seen throughout first quarter 2012 has carried into April as demand on lumber has remained relatively firm across the region. However, many of us remain concerned that the business that we have been enjoying during this unusually mild winter was merely robbed from spring. This mindset..Read More
TAKE CONTROL OF YOUR PROFITS BY CONTROLLING THE PROCESS
A builder’s job is not an easy one, with so many variables to control and decisions to be made. Any job with this many component parts requires a good critical path plan to ensure successful results. A..Read More
March 2012 Market Report
1st March 2012There is no doubt that there is a fresh optimism within our industry that business is improving. According to one trade magazine, Pulse Research has announced that consumer confidence for lumber consumption had increased a significant 28% from 4th quarter 2011 to 1st quarter 2012. At the local level,..Read More
February 2012 Market Report
1st February 2012February 2012
Very strong lumber sales in New England in December gave way to moderate demand in January. Thin inventories at the reload and dealer levels pushed an unanticipated demand on mills, and obtaining material was difficult even with the mild weather. As we’ve become accustomed to, a lack of..Read More
February 2012 – The Mayonaise Jar and the Beer
1st February 2012THE MAYONAISE JAR AND THE BEER
The piece below is a classic for our times. Never do we question the meaning of everything more than in times of challenge and these are certainly times that challenge everyone. Sometimes we have to remind ourselves of the very basic elements that are..Read More
January 2012 Market Report
1st January 2012Lumber sales activity for 4th quarter 2011 came much later than anyone had anticipated and, as a result, what would have been normal sales during the course of October and November was condensed into a few short and bustling weeks in December. As the habit for most has been..Read More
