EP 161: Miss It Today, Pay Up Tomorrow
The lumber market just flipped. What looked slow turned into real buying, tightening supply, and rising prices—fast. This week, the crew breaks down why low-grade and studs are leading, freight is becoming a major constraint, and order files are pushing into April. Buyers who waited are now chasing, while supply cuts and steady demand raise a bigger question: are we already short of wood? If so, this move may just be getting started.
Timeline
0:00 – Market flips from slow to active
2:30 – Low-grade & studs lead strength
7:00 – Prices up ~$100+ since Nov
10:00 – Order files into April
12:00 –…
The skinny
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