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Davis-Hawn acquires ACM
ACM Acquisition - Iconic Architectural Supply Company Now Part of Davis-Hawn Family Though Davis-Hawn has been in business since 1923, we were basically starting over in 1999 as the “little guy” in...
The Urge to Hoard – Insecurity and Market Forces at Play
What a fascinating time to watch human nature in the face of unprecedented supply disruptions! Every which way we turn, it seems we are running out of this or lead times are long on that. It’s hard...
Relief in Sight for Lumber Prices?
EXPANDED LUMBER MARKET UPDATE - JUNE 2021 There is a lot of news and talk about these record lumber and panel prices! Being a commodities market, prices change continually and have been highly...
The Timeless Joy of Restoration
Harold kick-started that old Yamaha, and as it came to life with the turn of his throttle I was catapulted back to 1971 - the year my Dad bought it new. Inspired by Steve McQueen in the movie On...
Shelter from the Storm
“It will never happen to me”. So we try to convince ourselves. In my striving for comfort, security and control, I so easily fool myself into believing I’m as bullet-proof as a teenage boy thinks. ...
Amos Moses and the Plumb Line
You may remember Jerry Reed as Cledus Snow. The “Snowman” was truckin’ eastbound and down with Fred the basset hound, as Bandit was clearing his path from Buford T. Justice (Jackie Gleason’s...
Save Money on Lumber Now – Here’s How!
LUMBER MARKET - September, 2020 As demand remains strong, mills control this market with sold-out production well into October Very little quick shipping wood available from mills, with lumberyards...
URGENT WARNING: Lumber and panel markets more than doubled in last few months!
Unprecedented Supply Disruptions and Record Prices in Lumbers and Panels See the charts below, as reported prices continue to soar with no peak yet in sight! To understand how unique and unnerving...
July Market Update – Lumber on Fire!
Scarce supply at both mills and distribution yards, coupled with steady demand, has maintained solid upward price momentum. Highest prices since July 2018, as mill order files (lead times) stretch...
Lumber Market Update
LUMBER MARKET - May, 2020 Upward pressure on lumber prices due to reduced mill supply and better-than-expected demand Surge in demand at box stores from DIYers trapped at home - especially treated...
Essential News for Essential Construction
The Bluebonnets and Indian Paintbrushes are blooming again in Texas! What a pleasantly surprising contrast to the mood of our nation. After many weeks of rain, we were greeted by a gorgeous red,...
DALLAS COUNTY DECLARES SHELTER IN PLACE
A Message to Our Customers: As I am sure you are aware, Dallas County Judge Clay Jenkins on Sunday issued an order requiring county residents to shelter in place. Residential and commercial...
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