Shepformation Monthly Newsletter
Information, resources, and news from Shepley for building professionals on Cape Cod and Nantucket.
Lumber Update – May 2018
It’s taken a long time to get here but, finally, the warmer weather is upon us and it seems to have given an extra boost of energy to an already active market. With many contractors doing all they can to keep up with the...
Heroes
Boy, did I unleash a firestorm of response to the article I wrote about customers wanting “More, More, More” recently. People have gone out of their way to tell me stories of how customers have put them through the wringer...
Rex Lumber Company
Rex Lumber Company is a key supplier of millwork for Shepley and I’m eager to tell you why they’re the company we turn to when supplying your projects. Established in 1946 in Somerville, Massachusetts, Rex Lumber Company is...
“Advice From a Tree”
Stand tall and proud, Go out on a limb, Remember your roots, Drink plenty of water, Be content with your natural beauty, and enjoy the view.
Lumber Update – April 2018
Once again, another month of gains were realized as the lumber market continued along its marathon run. With new precedents having being set for high prices and lead times, a general malaise has overcome buyers and traders...
Déjà vu All Over Again
This past year has seen some major market upheaval because of the re-introduction of Countervailing Duties on softwood lumber from Canada. Please note the use of the word re-introduction. This isn’t our first time, just...
A Message From Tony Shepley
To all customers, US Customs and Border Protection announced last Thursday that all wood shingles and shakes from Canada will now fall under the Anti-dumping/Countervailing Duty that was put in place last year (2017) on softwood lumber....