Shepformation Monthly Newsletter
Information, resources, and news from Shepley for building professionals on Cape Cod and Nantucket.
Lumber Market Update- January
A seasonal fade in demand cooled the lumber market last month, which gave mills some much needed time to rebuild depleted stock, a challenge that they have been under since early October.
Lumber Market Update- December
In conjunction with thinning inventories in the supply chain, moderate demand from the field kept October’s sales momentum well in play as November arrived but it blossomed even further once the Presidential election passed.
Lumber Market Report- November
There was much anticipation in New England that October would be a strong month, and it did not disappoint: business was brisk, and many dealers had to react fast to replenish what was flying out the door.
“I remind myself every morning: Nothing I say this day will teach me anything. So if I'm going to learn, I must do it by listening.”
Larry King, American Television and Radio Host
Lumber Market Report-October
Thinning inventories on both the retail and wholesale ends kept activity motoring along in September, but dealers mostly stuck to the sidelines, ordering fill-in stock and not much more.
Lumber Market Update- September
A host of factors that converged in August propelled the market forward, stimulating sales that had been stagnant for months.
Lumber Market Report- August
As the dog days of summer coincided with scheduled family vacations, the lack of building activity across the nation was palpable, with many suppliers inquiring about upcoming business, trying to determine which direction the market would track.