Wandering into a lumberyard or big box store with the intention of buying lumber can be an intimidating experience. There seems to be an obscure foreign language spoken: "FAS-S4S random width, number ...

January has been a rough month for Los Angeles homeowners, many of whom were victimized by the massive wildfires that engulfed vast swaths of Pacific Palisades and Malibu, among other communities. The ...

The global lumber and wood market plays a crucial role in various industries, including construction, furniture, and packaging. As one of the most versatile building materials, lumber is essential for ...

On August 8, the US Commerce Department’s International Trade Agency reported that it will raise the countervailing duties on Canadian softwood lumber. The duty would increase from 6.74% to 14.63%.

Physical lumber futures have been trading around the $500 per 1,000 board feet level since early August 2023. Lumber prices have experienced a significant correction from the 2021 and 2022 highs but ...

An expanded creative palette, quality guarantees, searchable wood libraries, secure packaging and UPS delivery are taming Internet-mail order At its best, woodworking is a handcraft like painting. It ...

Due to increasing demand and supply chain issues, lumber prices are expected to continue climbing. Given this backdrop, we think it could be wise to bet on quality lumber-related stocks... Due to ...

The Chicago Mercantile Exchange rolled out the physical lumber contract in 2023 to attract more volume for hedgers and other market participants. The physical lumber contract is smaller than the old ...