Framing lumber traders welcomed the approaching
holiday as a chance to take a break from
difficult market conditions. Some turned the
three-day weekend into a four- or five-day
vacation, resulting in sluggish sales for mills.
Thursday’s downturn in futures added to the
market’s bearish tone. Buyers filled in
conservatively, but some had at least moderate
needs to address that kept them in the market.
They worked hard to find the tallies they wanted
and shopped extensively for discounts.
| This Week Sep 2 |
Last Week Aug 26 |
Year Ago 2015 |
|
| Random Lengths Framing Lumber Composite Price* | $354 | $362 | $309 |
| KD Western S-P-F #2&Btr 2x4 R/L Mill Price | 311 | 316 | 249 |
| KD Eastern S-P-F #1&2 2x4 R/L, delivered Great Lakes | 421 | 429 | 366 |
| Green Douglas Fir Std&Btr 2x4 R/L (Portland) | 332 | 335 | 310 |
| Southern Pine (Westside) #2 2x4 R/L | 409 | 420 | 312 |
| KD Coast Hem-Fir #2&Btr 2x4 R/L | 330 | 330 | 311 |
| Ponderosa Pine (Inland) #2&Btr 1x12 R/L | 695 | 695 | 665 |
| * Weighted average of 15 key items | |||
Random Lengths Panel Market Report
Structural panel prices were firm to higher amid steady sales.
OSB markets sailed into the holiday weekend with an extra push of
momentum, especially in the South. Mills in the Southeast sold the
heaviest volumes and most readily found support for price increases.
Sales of Southern Pine rated sheathing were decent. Truckloads
available for quick shipment were most in demand, while carload
sales lagged. Western Fir plywood sales were steady as momentum from
early in the week carried into Friday.
(f.o.b. mill prices)
| (f.o.b. mill prices) | This Week Sep 2 |
Last Week Aug 26 |
Year Ago 2015 |
| Random Lengths Structural Panel Composite Price* | $391 | $390 | $360 |
| Southern (west-east) 15/32-inch 3-ply rated sheathing plywood | 370-389 | 367-387 | 390-415 |
| Southern (west-east) 15/32-inch 4-ply rated sheathing plywood | 372-390 | 370-390 | 395-420 |
| Western 1/2-inch 4-ply rated sheathing plywood | 420 | 415 | 415 |
| North Central 7/16-inch Oriented Strand Board | 300 | 300 | 210 |
| *Weighted average of 11 key items | |||
