Shepformation Monthly Newsletter
Information, resources, and news from Shepley for building professionals on Cape Cod and Nantucket.
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.
Lumber Market Update-April
Spring fever usually brings a rush and a push to lumber sales at this time of year. But with spring-like weather throughout most the season, business has been abnormally strong. With the recent winter-like weather, the current pace is subdued.
Lumber Market Update-January 2023
Shepley Purchasing Manager Paul Rodgers looks ahead to 2023
“There is a saying in Tibetan, 'Tragedy should be used as a source of strength . . . '”
Dalai Lama XIV
Lumber Market Update - December 2022
Hear from Purchasing Manager, Paul Rogers, with an update on the lumber market as we head into the holiday season and year-end, and the importance of moisture control to protect your materials from the elements.
Lumber Market Report - November 2022
A lackluster pace was prevalent throughout the market in October as sales continued to sag, spurring mills and traders to work in earnest to sell their inventory and hasten a reversal of the market.
Lumber Market Report - October 2022
As October is typically the start of the fall building season (contractors get their projects weathertight before inclement weather hits), most are anticipating a pop in business and for prices to moderately climb as we progress through the month.