Shepformation Monthly Newsletter
Information, resources, and news from Shepley for building professionals on Cape Cod and Nantucket.
Lumber Market Report, November 2025
The turmoil caused by tariffs and duties this year has set many on their heels, and charges such as these are initially hard to swallow for people like us who fight tooth and nail every day for the better price.
Lumber Market Report - October
Contrary to many suppliers’ expectations, sales were in a slump for most of September as a weak demand kept buyers on the sidelines.
Lumber Market Update- September
Sales in August were flat across the board, but prices rose despite that, thanks to the latest adjustments to the Softwood Lumber Agreement (SLA).
“Patience, persistence, and perspiration make an unbeatable combination for success.”
Napoleon Hill
Lumber Market Report- August
The lumber market continues to plod along, holding all within the supply chain in a state of suspense as both short- and long-term forecasts remain unclear.
Lumber Market Update- July 2025
There’s never a lack of drama when it comes to the lumber market, and June was no exception. Lumber traders clamored about dwindling supplies and prices that would soon be escalating due to a myriad of factors.
Lumber Market Updated- June
For most of the industry, May was a quiet sales month due to a lagging demand and, particularly on the East Coast, bouts of soggy weather certainly didn’t help matters.