Shepformation Monthly Newsletter
Information, resources, and news from Shepley for building professionals on Cape Cod and Nantucket.
Heat Stress Safety
Summer is in the air! Learn how to protect against heat stress, the top 10 warning signs of heat stroke, and what to do if you suspect heat exhaustion or heat stroke.
Lumber Market Report - July 2021
By mid-June, buying slowed considerably as lumber prices hit their zenith, marking the beginning of a hard correction to a market that seemingly had no end.
What Goes Up, Must Come Down
No one likes inflation & unpredictability. Both put a lot of extra pressure not only on those who are buying, but also on those who are selling. The rise in lumber prices over the past year was not the result of one thing, but the sum of many things.
“If seeing is believing, some skeptics wouldn't look.”
Laurence Peter, Canadian Writer
Shepley Minute: Andersen Big Doors
Engineered for smooth and easy operation, giving you design freedom with the performance and innovation you expect from Andersen. Explore the endless possibilities and add even more living space to your home.
Hard Hat Safety
The brain is the control center of the body. If it is damaged in any way, the entire body will be at risk. Normally the skull protects the brain from injury, but when falling or flying objects are a hazard, additional protection must be worn.
Lumber Market Update - June 2021
The market surged ahead to new stratospheric heights in May, leaving mouths agape upon the release of every new price report. A continued strong demand and an inadequate availability of lumber in the marketplace ratcheted prices higher every week.