Shepformation Monthly Newsletter
Information, resources, and news from Shepley for building professionals on Cape Cod and Nantucket.
Lumber Update – December 2019
In reflecting upon the lumber market this past fall, it’s been a bit of an enigma as a tightening supply and moderate demand has done little to move it to more profitable territory. Not for a lack of effort, traders put out their best...
Veterans Day
On Monday, November 11th, Veterans Day, we at Shepley had the pleasure of being a small part of the 7th Annual Veterans Day breakfasts in Falmouth and South Dennis. Well known restauranteurs Bill Zammer and his wife Linda, hosted hundreds...
New and Improved Storm & Screen Door Products
Just in time for the rugged New England winter, Andersen Windows and Doors’ Storm Door Division has announced several new products and product enhancements that will increase the durability, ease of use, and attractiveness of design for...
“Tell me and I forget. Teach me and I remember. Involve me and I learn.”
Benjamin Franklin, Founding Father of the United States
Electrical Safety
Know the hazards of electricity. Your knowledge will help prevent injuries and death. It is easy to underestimate the dangerous potential of electricity because its use is so common. However, electricity can cause burns, shocks, and...
Lumber Update – November 2019
Another month has passed of a flat lumber market, and the anticipation of a rally that would spur pricing upward is fading. Tight supplies, not necessarily demand, had kept prices propped up. It became apparent as the month ended that...
Old Friends Are Never Forgotten
We lost two old friends this month. We share our sadness with you at losing them but we got a lot of joy from having known them. They both had a lot of friends in the industry, all around Cape Cod, and far beyond. In order of chronology...