A slower pace of sales was widely noted, but
strength in prices of framing lumber prevailed.
The gains mostly came early in the week on
momentum carried over from the previous week.
Many traders paused to digest recent purchases
and higher prices. That approach was abetted by
the Montreal Wood Convention and spring break,
which took many traders out of their offices.
Easter observances were an additional factor
late in the week. The Random Lengths Framing
Lumber Composite Price rose for an eighth
straight week.
| This Week Mar 25 |
Last Week Mar 18 |
Year Ago 2015 |
|
| Random Lengths Framing Lumber Composite Price* | $340 | $332 | $333 |
| KD Western S-P-F #2&Btr 2x4 R/L Mill Price | 303 | 299 | 276 |
| KD Eastern S-P-F #1&2 2x4 R/L, delivered Great Lakes | 378 | 375 | 381 |
| Green Douglas Fir Std&Btr 2x4 R/L (Portland) | 332 | 328 | 298 |
| Southern Pine (Westside) #2 2x4 R/L | 387 | 381 | 395 |
| KD Coast Hem-Fir #2&Btr 2x4 R/L | 352 | 337 | 310 |
| Ponderosa Pine (Inland) #2&Btr 1x12 R/L | 675 | 675 | 670 |
| * Weighted average of 15 key items | |||
