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Lumber Market Report

Builders will find more softwood plywood imports from South America in the remainder of 2016. The United States is seeing a surge in the imports. Analysts expect import volumes to continue to grow—at least in the short term. These and other findings were recently published in The Outlook for North[Read More…]

The Back Door: The Frontier Shed

James Wurst, vice president of marketing and web for North Country Storage Barns in Philadelphia, New York, says the company’s customers wanted a low-cost, plain, and affordable storage unit for general storage. Enter the “Frontier.” North Country started offering the Frontier model two years ago, and it’s now the company’s[Read More…]

Shed Size Selector Unveiled

Shed builders say consumers frequently wonder, “What size outdoor shed do I need?” So another way for builders to be an invaluable resource for homeowners is to help them confidently choose the right sized structure for their needs. For those homeowners who purchased an outdoor structure (vs. building it themselves),[Read More…]

Woodtex Reveals 2016 Open House Dates

Woodtex, a manufacturer and retailer of storage sheds, garages, cabins, and horse barns, released the dates of its open houses for 2016, the company reports. The open houses are scheduled to take place on the following dates at the indicated Woodtex locations: March 12, 2016— Robinson, Texas April 2, 2016—[Read More…]

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