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Greetings!
After months of
inactivity the housing market is finally showing signs of new
life. Local reports from builders and vendors indicate consumers
are beginning to spend on home improvement projects from small deck
projects to new home starts. This uptick in business is having a
ripple effect in the supply industry.
The law of supply
and demand is playing out in lumber and building
material prices as well as availability. Lower lumber prices
over the past several years forced many lumber mills, logging
operations, and trucking firms out of business. The ones
still standing cut back production and consolidated to stay alive.
A surge in business recently found lumberyards scrambling to
fill inventories creating a seller's market not seen since 2005.
Prices are expected to grind higher over the next several weeks but the
Spring surge in activity historically peaks around this time.
Please read the Market Update section for further details. Protect
yourself when bidding in this climbing market!
On another note
G.W. Smith Lumber Co. is proud to announce that we are now a Certified Green Dealer. Over
the past several months all G.W. Smith salespeople have been through a
training and testing program on green building products and
practices. We strive to keep pace with the increasing demand
for green building and to be you and your customer's knowledgable,
competent partner. "There is a Material Difference!"
Sincerely,
Mark F. Smith
G.W.
Smith Lumber Co.
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Market Update:
SYP Lumber
Prices
continue their climb as dealers struggle to fill holes in a relatively
busy market. Dealers have for the most part enjoyed a busier sales pace
in the last couple of weeks depleting an already thin inventory on
ground. This has lead to more buying based on needs. Trucking is very
challenging, in many cases adding a week to lead times.
SPF Lumber
Mills are showing
little sign of weakness even though sales have been slower this week.
Lead times are (still) 2 weeks. There seems to be one good day of sales
every week or two, which keeps prices firm. Expect this trend to
last at least thru mid- June.
OSB Panels
OSB prices continue to move
forward. Reduced production and increased demand have driven prices
higher and higher. If you are going to be using board in the next 45-90
days you should be anticipating these increases when you
bid now.
SYP Plywood
The SYP plywood market
continues to climb. Order files, in some cases, reach into May. Planning
ahead is the way to go. Trucking is extremely tight right now and
rising rates are cutting into profit. No relief is in sight for, at
least, the near future.
Roofing
Roofing prices from our
suppliers remain stable for the time being. Once suppliers start
to replenish their inventories, expect to see an increase on the retail
level as distributors pass on the higher prices they will be paying due
to the increase already in place by manufacturers.
Effective with
shipments on and after Monday, May 10, 2010, prices will increase for
these products:
All SHEETROCKŪ brand gypsum wallboard products will
increase 20% per MSF.
All SECUROCKŪ Glass Mat Sheathing and
SHEETROCKŪ Glass Mat Liner Panels will increase 20% per MSF.
Fasteners & Metals
Rises in raw material prices,
shipping rates and availablity of transport space, coupled with
increased demand are constituting price increases of 15 to possibly, 30
percent over the next two months. Spencer Steel (Spencer-Union)
has announced increases of up to 6% on raw metals and 8% on painted
metal products.
Vi nyl Due to surges in raw-product
prices, suppliers have annnounced price increases of 8% or more on
future shipments
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Meet
Your Service Partner
This month's Service
Partner is Stephanie Parker. As Office Manager, Stephanie is
responsible for overseeing all of the clerical operations for GW Smith
Lumber, such as payroll, receivables and payables. She also performs
many miscellaneous tasks relating to customer service, maintenance of
company vehicle liscensing and repair, OSHA records and desktop
publishing for management members.
Stephanie is married to her
teen sweetheart Jason, and has three daughters, Kelly, Emily and
Jamie. The Parker family enjoys trips to the beach, Disney World
and camping in their RV. They are active in their church and help out
often with the youth and young adults.
Stephanie is upbeat and
positive in the performance of her job responsibilities, even though
they can be somewhat daunting at times. She is always ready to
help out her fellow employees when they come to her with a
problem. We, at GW Smith, thank her for six years plus of faithful
service.
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T E S T I M O N I A L
To
whom it may concern:
G. W.
Smith Lumber Company has been a
business acquaintance of ours for the past nine years. We have been
impressed with not only the quality of their products, but the quality
and quantity of time they invest to be sure we get the best product for
the job.
We have
found them to be fair in pricing of their products, and willing to
answer any questions we may have concerning any materials purchased from
them. They have always served us with integrity, including treating
warranty work with the same importance as new work.
We
feel confident that G. W. Smith Lumber Company would be an excellent
choice for getting quality service and products for other builders.
Sincerely,
Joseph Williams, President
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Builder Helper
Lead
Renovation, Repair, & Painting Certification Classes...
Dates Offered: May 4 May 6
HURRY & REGISTER...SPACE IS LIMITED! Where
& When Date: May 4, 2010
Time:
8:00-5:00
GW Smith Lumber Co
720 W Center
Street
Lexington, NC 27292
Registration
Fees:
Member $250/Non-Member $275 HBA of Davidson
County will be offering Lead Renovation classes for members, as well as,
non-members. The 8-hour EPA approved course will certify participants
for the new Lead training requirements. Classes will be presented by EPA
approved instructors from The EI Group. The first class will be held on
April 1st. Registration for the classes fill up quickly and are based
on a first come, first serve basis. You will be notified once a class
has reached the maximum number of participants. A choice of future class
dates will then be offered according to availability. HBA
of Davidson County PO Box 498 Lexington, North
Carolina 27293 336-249-8616 x222 Email:
dchba@yahoo.com Please feel free to call me with any
questions about the event or how to register.
Sincerely,
Kelly Byrd
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GOING
GREEN
With
the push for everyone to start building green, there is the inevitable
multitude of new terminology and questions about what constitutes GREEN
BUILDING. Here are some abbreviated guidelines to help identify
what traits qualify Green Building:
1.
Products Made with Recycled, Salvaged or Agricultural Waste Content
such as iron-ore slag, fly ash, pvc scrap, used bricks, millwork,
lumber, period hardware and plumbing fixtures. destined landfill items,
juices or oils left from manufacturer of other products.
2.
Products That Conserve Natural Resources. Products that reduce
raw material use, have extended durability, wood products from
well-managed forests, and rapidly renewable products with low VOC
emissions , biodegradable products.
3.
Products That Avoid Toxic or Other Emissions. Naturally or
minimally processed products; non-ozone depleting, non-hazardous,
products that reduce or eliminate pesticide treatments, products that
reduce stom water or operational waste pollution.
4.
Products That Save Energy or Water. Building components that
reduce heating and cooling loads., Equipment that conserves
energy, Equipment that uses renew- able energy forms, Fixtures
and equipment that conserve water.
5.
Products That Contribute to a Safe, Healthy Environment. Do
not release pollutants or remove indoor pollutants, Products that
warn occupants of health hazards in buildings, Products that improve
light quality, control noise and enhance community well-being.
These categories are elaborated upon at websites for US Green
Building Council, NAHB and Energy Star.
G.W. Smith attains Certified Green
Dealer Status
G.W.
Smith Lumber Co. is pleased to announce that it has achieved Certified
Green Dealer™ status after its staff participated in voluntary
educational training and testing on good green building techniques and
green product choices in lumber and building materials.
This national training Program is the first of its kind in
North America to provide lumber and material dealer personnel with
educational information about green building basics, and it requires
that participants view online video modules and take rigorous tests to
demonstrate knowledge of green building techniques and green product
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Through The Roof is a new roofing sealant
manufactured by Sashco, which also makes Lexel super-clear caulk, Big
Stretch expanding caulk and Mor-Flex flexible textured mortar caulk.
About Through The Roof: 5 reasons why it works:
·
It has strong adhesion to rooftop fixtures as well as a wide variety of
roofing materials.
· It remains elastic which allows Through The
Roof!™to absorb the movement your roof experiences. It will not turn
brittle in the sun or cold.
· It is waterproof - it repels water
immediately after application and for years to come.
· It is clear -
which means you can put it over tile, brick, and shingles invisibly! It
won't blacken the look of rooftop fixtures.
· It has excellent UV
resistance.
· It lasts 2-3 times longer than asphalt roof sealants
Through The Roof readily adheres to
these materials:
· Galvanized metal and aluminum flashing vents,
downspouts, copper and brass
· PVC and ABS ventpipe
· Neoprene and
plastic pipe flashing
· Brick, block and mortar
· Acrylic and
polycarbonate skylight plastics
· Roofing Materials Fiberglass /
asphalt shingles
· Cedar shakes, plywood and OSB
· Water-based
acrylic roof coatings
· Cement, slate and glazed tiles
· Asphalt
roof cement and patch*
*Through The Roof!™may become discolored when
applied over these products
Available in 10oz caulk tubes, Quarts and
Gallons. Resembles thick polyurethane in appearance.
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Sign up for rewards for using Tamko roofing and
decking products
Click on the link below - download the redemption
form - fill out and mail per instructions
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