Shepformation Monthly Newsletter
Information, resources, and news from Shepley for building professionals on Cape Cod and Nantucket.
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).
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.
“What makes resisting temptation difficult for many people is they don't want to discourage it completely.”
Franklin P Jones, American Journalist
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.
Lumber Market Report- May
On April 3rd it was announced that Canadian lumber would be spared the 25% reciprocal tariff and, with that, a collective sigh of relief coursed throughout the industry.