“The future depends on what we do in the present.” – Mahatma Gandhi

TruStile

by Frank Saluti, As a product specialist for Shepley I have the opportunity to visit, and be part of the construction of some of the nicest projects on Cape Cod and the South Shore. These structures are not just homes, they are your customer’s dream!  So when your customer wants to make a statement with Read More

August 2018 – Heat Stress Prevention

by John Howell Heat Stress Prevention When the body is unable to cool off by sweating, heat-induced illnesses, such as heat rash, cramps, heat exhaustion, and heat stroke can occur. These illnesses can be serious, sometimes even resulting in death. Factors Leading to Heat Stress The following are common factors that can all contribute to Read More

The Good Old Days

by Tony Shepley, July marked the 40th anniversary of Shepley. What an interesting milestone! At 40, we are supposed to be old enough to know better but young enough to live our dreams. Mentally I still have myself pegged at 35. Our sons think that is amusing so my vision of what I look like, Read More

Lumber Update – August 2018

By Paul Rogers, Coming off of record highs, lumber pricing softened in July as stock that was ordered in June’s panic-state rolled in to distributors and yards, bolstering inventories and sending purchasers to the sidelines as they evaluated current and upcoming business. Although the industry as a whole is still quite busy, it does appear Read More