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DC Gmen Fan : 9/21/2020 5:21 pm
Need some 2x4 x 8ft studs to do a project I'm working on. Expected to see them for the usual 2.99 per board at Lowes. 7.99 per piece now. WTF? Is it due to the fires in the NW? ANyone have any suggestions where to get some cheap 2x4s?
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CoughlinHandsonHips : 9/21/2020 5:26 pm : link
Anything involving home improvement is stretched thin.

I work for a supplier that sells to the Home Centers (Lowes, Depot, Menards) in a pretty big category, and we've been operating with a supply chain that's been operating +75% over prior year demand since May. All unforecasted.
There are different kinds  
section125 : 9/21/2020 5:28 pm : link
of wood. Some cheaper than others. I am see between $6 and $7 per board.

Whoa - WTF?
Encouraged by COVID lockdowns  
pjcas18 : 9/21/2020 5:28 pm : link
so many people are doing home improvement projects and it's tapped many unexpected resources - such as lumber.

Same prices here in MA - if you can even get it.

And not just home improvement projects, but construction in my area is out of control.
RE: There are different kinds  
DC Gmen Fan : 9/21/2020 5:29 pm : link
In comment 14980735 section125 said:
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of wood. Some cheaper than others. I am see between $6 and $7 per board.

Whoa - WTF?


Cheapest 2x4s at my Lowes are 7.99 per board for 2x4 x8ft
Supply and demand.  
MOOPS : 9/21/2020 5:49 pm : link
It's been a screwed up year to say the least.
Home building surged the last few years, crashed in April-May timeframe, shot up again in the summer. Mills slowed or stopped in initial Covid phase and haven't caught back up with the recent surge. They didn't expect this fast a recovery in home building. Low interest rates are exacerbating the situation and driving the demand.

I needed 6x6x12 PT  
rasbutant : 9/21/2020 7:04 pm : link
All the local lumberyards were sold out except 1 and they wanted $85 for it. Lowes was also sold out but I found some at homedepot for about $50.

I see tons of ads on facebook market place for rough sawn lumber. Might be an option.
Price of lumber and a lot of other items  
Giant John : 9/21/2020 7:22 pm : link
Has increased tremendously. My brother is replacing cedar siding on his home and price Is stupid expensive. Food too. Time to rip off the average citizen.l I just bought some treated 4X4x8. Over $20 a piece. Salaries going up that fast?
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