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Could This be the Lumber Price Bottom?
Currently most standard construction framing dimension softwood lumber prices are close to that of one year ago. The northern species 2x4s, Western and Eastern S-P-F, are slightly higher than the end of May 2023. In the southern pine belt, Southern Yellow Pine East Side 2x4s are $100, or 22%, below this time last year. There…
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Madison’s Lumber Prices Index May 24, 2024: US$417 mfbm
The Madison’s Lumber Prices Index for the week ending may 24, 2024 is: US$417 mfbm The Madison’s Lumber Prices Index for the week ending May 24, 2024 is: US$417 mfbmThis is up +0.2%, or +$1, from the previous week when it was US$416. For information regarding the construction of this Index (species mix, weighed averages)…
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Lumber Prices at Same Level as One-Year-Ago
The big question among forest products industry and home building players has been: where will lumber prices land after all the disruptions to business of the past four years? One thing that provides a good indication is that most housing construction lumber prices are currently at or very close to the levels of May 2023.…
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Madison’s Lumber Prices Index May 17, 2024: US$416 mfbm
The Madison’s Lumber Prices Index for the week ending may 17, 2024 is: US$416 mfbm The Madison’s Lumber Prices Index for the week ending May 17, 2024 is: US$416 mfbmThis is down by -0.2%, or -$1, from the previous week when it was US$415. For information regarding the construction of this Index (species mix, weighed…
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OSB and Plywood Prices Update: Mid-May 2024 [video]
Gain deep understanding of the market dynamics between the two main construction softwood panel prices produced and sold across North America: oriented strand board and plywood. In the week ending May 10, 2024, the price of Oriented Strand Board – 7/16″ – Ontario was C$590 / msf. This is down -$70, or -11%, from the…
