Shepformation Monthly Newsletter
Information, resources, and news from Shepley for building professionals on Cape Cod and Nantucket.
More Power To You
We are the beneficiaries of an amazing reliable source of energy, the sun. Thankfully, it is the paragon of reliability and for thousands of years has provided us with a livable climate in a universe that may not contain...
Fibergutter®
I’ve experienced building products from both sides of the fence – I spent a few years swinging a hammer and now twice as many years in building material sales – so I can appreciate a product that delivers what it promises....
January 2018 – Lumber Update
The lumber market calmed down in December but, despite the retreat in sales, prices remained relatively firm. The pervasive cycle that went on in recent months of urgent demand/slow delivery had finally broken and,...
“Tell me and I forget. Teach me and I remember. Involve me and I learn.”
Benjamin Franklin, Founding Father of the United States
To Fix or To Do . . . That is the Question!
The easiest thing in the world is to settle for the easy way out and the hardest thing is to realize that easy isn’t always easy. As a matter of fact, how often is “easy” actually the long way around? A recent conversation...
Alaskan Yellow Cedar: A Welcome Addition to the Wood Roof Market
From a dealer perspective, over the past several years we have been hearing more and more buzz around the use of Alaskan Yellow Cedar shingles in place of traditional Western Red Cedar for roofs, so the next time a home...
December 2017 – Dressing for Winter Work
Dressing For Winter Work During cold weather, it can have a chilling effect on the senses. It is usually difficult to be productive when you are cold. Therefore, it is important to dress for the weather conditions found on...