In terms of the overall U.S. economy, real gross domestic product increased at an annual rate of 0.7 percent in the first quarter of 2017, according to the Department of Commerce. This is subject to revision, but it’s below the previous increase in the fourth quarter 2016 of 2.1 percent.[Read More…]
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.
Chaotic Markets
Prices will move around a lot.” Did I really say that in the previous column? What an understatement! The catalyst for this volatility is the same—the failure to resolve the softwood lumber dispute and the uncertainty in the near future. Prices Lumber prices have been all over the map the[Read More…]
Tuff Shed Opens New California Location
Tuff Shed Inc. opened a new location in Redding, Calif., the company reports. A Grand Opening celebration took place November 10, 2016. The company says the event featured a ribbon-cutting ceremony with the Redding Chamber of Commerce. Additionally, Tuff Shed raffled off ten $100 Tuff Shed Gift Certificates and offered[Read More…]
2016 Lumber Market Review, Forecast
When it comes to the lumber market, many factors affect supply and prices. And that has a direct impact on shed builders. For my first report of 2017, I can say that consumer confidence is up, but lumber prices are in flux. Read on for more details. Economic Background[Read More…]
True Story of the Market — Lumber Prices
It’s a normal Tuesday in the lumber market. Well, not quite. It’s a presidential election in the United States. I am answering customer emails and speaking with customers on the phone as usual, but what is also not normal is that many of you are not looking for lumber to[Read More…]
