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During these months of deep summer when construction activity is still going on but lumber sales slow because most retailers and end-user have received the wood they expect to need before 3Q, the lumber market generally finds new balance. There are, of course, other variables which affect solid wood prices during the summer season; such…

Most softwood lumber and panel prices dropped significantly on a holiday-shortened week in Canada, as customers were well stocked with wood and producers faced shrinking order files. All of which is normal for this time of year. Something very interesting is that this current price matches very closely to the same week in 2020. Are…

We hope you enjoy the very important timely North America sawmill and lumber manufacturer information inside! This update is related to the fabulous Madison’s Lumber Directory, currently available with our good friends at Lumber Blue Book https://www.lumberbluebook.com/join-today-2/ Madison’s Sawmill Curtailment Lookout: July 2022 Your trusted source for weekly softwood lumber prices and market updates, Madison’s…

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As July waned, lumber prices remained flat but players warned that muted demand and ample supply could mean lower prices on the horizon. Field inventories were strong and transportation issues — while still frustrating — were getting worked out. Highly populated areas of traditionally significant building activity turned quiet as scorching temperatures prevented most construction…