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The Lumber Market Continues to be Flat as a Board (for today anyway)

The Lumber Market Continues to be Flat as a Board (for today anyway)

Regardless of the mills futile attempts at curtailments, the lumber markets supply and demand dance continues to achieve a steady balance.
April Housing Starts Up, Permits Down and Builder Confidence Maintains
Arizona continues to have a strong economic outlook and Trio trucks keep rolling out of the lumberyard fully stocked.

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Trio’s Unsurpassed Lumber Industry Knowledge

Trio’s Unsurpassed Lumber Industry Knowledge

Trio’s longevity in the lumber business is rooted in a firm commitment to understanding both your business and specific product needs. These guys are the real deal when it comes to lumber and product knowledge, customer relationships and solutions to your business needs.

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New Safety Regulations Will Go Into Effect for the Railways

New Safety Regulations Will Go Into Effect for the Railways

Over the last few years, half the battle in lumber purchasing has been in the realm of logistics. Each month, we attempt to keep our customers informed on what’s happening in the world of flatbed trucking and railcars. Kinks in the overall supply chain play a factor in lumber pricing, timeliness of deliveries and overall inventory availability. Stay informed!

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Lumber Market Considerations: March and April 2023

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What do flat lines in our graphs mean for the lumber market?
Perhaps is means that supply and demand are at a temporary check mate.

Even though interest rates continue to fluctuate, nationwide residential housing starts are up and permits are also up overall since January. Approximately 75% of builders anticipated housing starts down in 2023. Builders confidence has improved by about 20% after Q1.
Multifamily is predicted to stay strong for this upcoming spring season.

As winter winds down, spring conditions are bringing a stronger demand for lumber. Building typically amps up nationwide with favorable weather conditions.

Overall, our business partners are cautiously optimistic about the consistency in volume demand for 2023.