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SYP

Southern pine turned lower this week. What looked like a pause last week became a real pullback, with

the narrow widths taking the brunt of it. Mid-summer heat, humidity and slow job sites are pulling

demand out of the market.

#2 2x4s, 2x6s and 2x8s are all down $15 to $20. 2x10s eased $5 to $10, and 2×12 was the only width to

hold flat.

#1 held up much better, thanks to tight supply of the wide widths. 2x4s, 2x6s and 2x8s slipped $5 to $10,

but 2x10s and 2x12s actually inched up a hair on scarce production. Low grade was flat to down a couple

dollars.

SPF

SPF is now about the only thing still climbing. It came up around $5 on average, with 2x6s again carrying

it at $5 to $15 while 2x4s were flat. Tight supply out of Canada and Europe plus long order files keep the

pressure on.

Studs finally cooled and slipped a little on average, with the 2×4 trims giving back the most while 2×6

held up.

OSB

OSB mill prices were basically flat again, with the North Central up a token $5 on tightening supply and

everywhere else steady.

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