Shepformation Monthly Newsletter
Information, resources, and news from Shepley for building professionals on Cape Cod and Nantucket.
Lumber Market Report-October
Prices waffled in September, struggling to take hold of a seasonal demand that has yet, as of print, to materialize.
Lumber Market Report-September
August proved to be a difficult month for the lumber market, as extreme heat, summer vacations, wet weather, and a general pause in the action all played roles in slow sales on the retail level.
Lumber Market Report-August
Since the 4th of July holiday, the market has been steady but strangely subdued, with prices climbing based upon a tightening supply rather than a strong demand.
“Let us not seek the Republican answer or the Democratic answer, but the right answer. Let us not seek to fix the blame for the past. Let us accept our own responsibility for the future.”
John F. Kennedy
Lumber Market Update-July
June started off as another month of mostly lethargic sales as traders and mills failed to spark interest with their offers.
Lumber Market Update-June
Lackluster sales in May continued to put a damper on the lumber market, much to the dismay of traders and mills who tried in vain to inspire sales and move inventory.
Lumber Market Update-May
Across the nation, sales fell short of expectations for April but the overall retail outtake was sufficient enough to keep the stream of materials moving relatively well and prices firm, but not at levels that have pleased the mills.