Shepformation Monthly Newsletter
Information, resources, and news from Shepley for building professionals on Cape Cod and Nantucket.
Lumber Market Update- February
Lumber sales started off the new year flat-footed, with concerns about rising mortgage rates, seasonally disruptive weather and, with the inauguration of President Trump, threats of tariffs to be assessed on Canadian lumber.
Spell it Out Clearly for Success
In our role as a supplier, we get a view into several thousand of our customers’ businesses. We have the privilege of seeing what works and the lessons from what doesn’t.
Driving in Adverse Conditions
Inclement weather can dramatically decrease visibility and increase the risk of accidents. Learn about the proper driving techniques and precautions that can help prevent an accident in such conditions as rain, snow, ice, and fog.
“With great power; there must also come great responsibility.”
Uncle Ben, Spider-Man
Inclement Weather
Winter weather can expose outdoor workers to frostbite, hypothermia, and cold stress, all can be fatal. It is important to know the wind chill temperature to better prepare and perform the work safely.
Andersen 400 Series Energy Performance Panels
Greater energy efficiency and ventilation is made easy with the 400 Series Energy Performance Panel.
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.