Shepformation Monthly Newsletter
Information, resources, and news from Shepley for building professionals on Cape Cod and Nantucket.
Lumber Market Report - October
Contrary to many suppliers’ expectations, sales were in a slump for most of September as a weak demand kept buyers on the sidelines.
Lumber Market Update- September
Sales in August were flat across the board, but prices rose despite that, thanks to the latest adjustments to the Softwood Lumber Agreement (SLA).
Lumber Market Report- August
The lumber market continues to plod along, holding all within the supply chain in a state of suspense as both short- and long-term forecasts remain unclear.
“People say you don't know what you've got until it's gone. Truth is, you knew what you had, you just never thought you'd lose it.”
Clarissa Wild, Author
Lumber Market Update- July 2025
There’s never a lack of drama when it comes to the lumber market, and June was no exception. Lumber traders clamored about dwindling supplies and prices that would soon be escalating due to a myriad of factors.
Lumber Market Updated- June
For most of the industry, May was a quiet sales month due to a lagging demand and, particularly on the East Coast, bouts of soggy weather certainly didn’t help matters.
Lumber Market Report- May
On April 3rd it was announced that Canadian lumber would be spared the 25% reciprocal tariff and, with that, a collective sigh of relief coursed throughout the industry.