Lumber producers wonder if they can sustain current production levels if demand continues to abate.
Darren Satsky
Darren Satsky is owner of Lumber Technology Corp., a wholesale lumber firm. He has 25 years experience specializing in high-quality lumber to the shed builder market. He can be contacted via email at darren@lumbertechnology.com.
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