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GOLD BEACH LUMBER - BANDIT LUMBER PRICES MARKET REPORT

BANDIT's MARKET REPORT - Gold Beach Lumber

23 August 2010, Issue #545

Gold Beach Lumber PricesThe Bandit Market Report, in existence since 2000, is published on a weekly basis and is intended to be a source of west coast lumber prices and commodities present, future, and pricing trend information.  We appreciate receiving some of this information from Do it Best Corporation.

 

Gold Beach Lumber values the opportunity to serve it's customers on the Southern Oregon Coast and provide you with Lumber prices and Commodities information.

THE BOTTOM LINE: Gold Beach Lumber price motion this week:  Trending down for the most part.


Lumber Prices Market Report
 

OSB Lumber Prices:   OSB continues to send mixed messages. Last week mills were able to hold prices firm in most regions. Order files were thin, but on the other hand, were not taking much in the way of inquiry. We know that retail inventories are lean. What we don't know is when the yearly push for panels will begin. Even though prices are up from the prior week's lows, we believe these levels are still a bargain. Look to future sales to decide which way this market will settle.


Western Plywood Lumber Prices:  Western plywood mills sat through a quiet week and numbers adjusted downward on sheathing as mills hunted for orders. Demand was slack locally. Speculative activity on CDX and ULAY was lean as well. Order files are one to two weeks, with sanded plywood and form the furthest out. Recommend dealers maintain a 30 day inventory.


Western SPF Lumber Prices:  Prices on western spruce are firmer as a result of Chinese buying over in prior weeks. North American business remains spotty with some distribution and wholesale purchasing needs due to the firming of prices. Forest fires in B.C. have forced some logging operations to shut down in the Northern Interior. Expect prices to remain firm to higher this week.


Treated Lumber Prices:  Treated prices were "hot" last week. Oh wait a minute . . . . . that was the weather, not pricing! Pricing continues to erode gradually while the summer heat along with the overall lack of business made for a slow week. Suppliers say they expect more of the same in upcoming weeks.


Coastal Dimension Lumber Prices  
Green Dimension:  Green Doug Fir sales were muted again for the week. Mill prices flattened and stayed in a narrow range. Prices will be flat in the near term. Strategy is to be covered for two weeks.

Dry Dimension:  US mills saw a round of replacement buying, allowing mills to bump prices modestly on most items. Buyers sought primarily to fill inventory holes with quick shipping mill trucks.


Transportation / Retail Diesel Fuel:  Lead times for trucks averaged two to three days last week in most areas. Do it Best has bolstered allocation levels with two select carriers for loads originating in the South and Southeast, and service levels are improving in these areas as a result. Generally prompt shipping in much of the rest of the nation has materialized.

Diesel fuel averaged $2.979 per gallon at the close of last week, representing a modest decrease from prior weeks. Overall, we forecast lead times for trucks will average two to three days for most regions during the next 30 days.


Plywood and OSB Lumber Prices  (± indicates change and direction)
4'x8' sheets 1/4 3/8 7/16 1/2 5/8 3/4 1 1/8
CDX 12.99-   14.75- 17.99- 24.95
ACX 22.40 24.85 27.95 34.95
S. Shop   19.95 20.49 28.95 29.95  
U/L FF 24.50 33.95
OSB   9.19- 14.59- 25.99 43.95
Green Douglas Fir Lumber Prices  (± indicates change and direction)
Prices per thousand 8' 10' 12' 14' 16' 18' 20'
2X4 360- 390- 390- 375 440 400 420
2X6 390- 390- 390- 380- 430 410 430
2X8 490 470 430 400 490 450 460
2X10 480 450 430 460 480 440 450
2X12 490 480 455+ 430 480- 440 480
Stud Lumber Prices  (± indicates change and direction)
prices per thousand 2X4 2X6          
92¼ 395 410
104¼ 420 440  
               

Gold Beach Weather Report

Gold Beach Weather Forecast:  Temperatures have dropped a bit and are only expected to reach the mid 60's until early next week when they are expected to slowly climb back into the mid 70's.  There is a small chance for rain showers this weekend.  Overnight lows remain in the mid 50's.



 


CEILING TILE

USG 08/16/2010
     -Ceiling panels   15% +
   

FELT

Tarco 08/16/2010 5 - 7% +
   

GYPSUM

American Gypsum 08/30/2010 20% +
CertainTeed 08/30/2010 20% +
Georgia Pacific 08/30/2010
     -Gypsum board   20% +
     -Dens product, except DensShield   20% +
     -Joint Systems     5% +
Lafarge 08/30/2010
     -Gypsum board   20% +
     -Finishing products    5% +
National 08/30/2010
     -Gypsum board   20% +
     -Interior finishing products    5% +
     -ProForm Joint Tape   10% +
Temple Inland 08/30/2010
     -GreenGlass products   20% +
     -Gypsum board   20% +
   

STEEL

Dietrich 09/07/2010 10% +
Marino Ware 09/07/2010 10% +
   

Gold Beach Lumber is a Full Service Building Materials Dealer.

The lumber prices and commodities information offered herein is for material that has volatile prices and does not take into consideration trade and/or volume discounts.  While every attempt is made to be accurate, we will not be held responsible for errors.  If you see something that looks wrong, or if you are preparing a significant purchase please contact us.  We distribute this report weekly by email and/or fax to those who have requested it.  To be added/removed please contact bandit@goldbeachlumber.com.
 

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