Lumber Commodity Price List for October 10th, 2018

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Lumber is a commodity with prices fluctuating weekly due to market conditions. With our Lumber Commodity Price Sheet we look to keep you as informed as possible about those prices.  Click on the price list for a downloadable or printable .PDF version. Below the Price List is the Commodity Price Chart for quick reference into what is happening in the markets along with showing overall market trends. This is updated weekly or as the market sees fit.

PRINT the price list HERE

Framing Lumber – We proudly stock #2 & better kiln dried PREMIUM Douglas Fir
Our lumber is Structurally sound, has 4 square edges & is less prone to splits & checks. 

All lengths marked in ORANGE are NOT stocked at Home Depot

8′ 10′ 12′ 14′ 16′ 18′ 20′
2×4 $3.51 $4.71 $5.65 $6.52 $8.00 $8.88 $9.61
2×6 $4.62 $5.92 $7.11 $8.03 $10.53 $10.66 $12.13
2×8 $6.96 $8.79 $10.55 $13.53 $15.47 $16.14 $17.93
2×10 $8.32 $11.42 $12.61 $16.57 $19.09 $20.57 $22.85
2×12 $11.26 $14.50 $17.40 $19.53 $25.35 $27.24 $31.68

Pressure Treated Lumber – We proudly stock #2 & better CA-C (Copper Azole) incised treated Hemlock for ground contact.
Worry free application, treated to withstand the elements, approved for ground contact & in-ground use.

8′ 10′ 12′ 14′ 16′ 18′ 20′
2×4 $6.36 $7.95 $9.54 $11.13 $12.72 S/O $16.37
2×6 $9.49 $11.86 $14.23 $16.60 $18.97 S/O $24.41
2×8 $13.03 $16.29 $19.54 $22.79 $26.06 S/O $33.53
2×10 $17.24 $21.55 $25.86 $30.17 $34.48 S/O $44.36
2×12 $20.93 $26.14 $31.37 $36.60 $41.83 S/O $53.82

Pressure Treated Decking – We proudly stock #2 & better PREMIUM smooth Douglas Fir decking.
Treated for local weather, dimensionally stable, & looks better longer.

8′ 10′ 12′ 14′ 16′ 18′ 20′
2×4 $8.50 $10.63 $12.74 $14.87 $16.99 S/O $21.86
2×6 $12.74 $15.93 $19.11 $22.30 $25.49 S/O $32.79

Framing Panels – We proudly stock only APA Rated & Graded panels.
APA rated for quality assurance, third party verification, & building code compliant.

  3/8″ 7/16″ 1/2″ 5/8″ 3/4″ 1″ 1 1/8″
OSB N/A $12.41 $15.79 $20.16 $26.26 N/A N/A
CDX $19.20 N/A $19.51 $27.16 $33.07 N/A N/A
ACX $46.42 N/A $50.88 $53.61 $56.72 S/O N/A
T&G N/A N/A N/A N/A $39.56 N/A $57.94

Plaster Board – We proudly stock only CertainTeed Brand Gypsum.
Easi-light for better handling, M2 Tech for mold and moisture resistance.

   8′    8′
1/2″x4′ Ultralight $12.27 1/2″x4′ Ultralight Moisture Resistant $15.30
5/8″x4′ Type X $13.57 5/8″x4′ Type X Moisture Resistant $18.48

Fencing – We proudly stock components that are designed for the outdoors.
Western Red Cedar & always rated for ground contact.

5′ 6′ 8′   8′
1×4 N/A $1.89 $2.58 Treated 4×4 Post $11.67
1×6 $2.49 $3.49 $5.19 60# Concrete Mix $3.50

Place your order today!  Ask about our delivery services and free estimates for all our building materials.

Prices are subject to change without notice. Call for current availability.  Lumber commodity pricing is updated weekly.

The chart below allows you to observe yearly pricing fluctuations for different commodities. Click the radio button next to a material name and the chart is updated with pricing information for that material. Clicking the year at the top of the chart disables display of that year – this allows for uncluttered year-to-date pricing.

Displayed pricing is the average weekly price per month.

 

 

20% OFF All Exterior Stains Sale!

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Your wood deck is only as good as how it is taken care of.  If proper maintenance is done on a routine basis it is more than able to withstand the harsh elements of the Olympic Peninsula. The sun, rain, snow, and even wind can cause the appearance of your deck to look old and worn.  Staining your deck will make it look new again but more importantly it will make your deck stay in good condition longer.

Starting June 14th through July 24th, Angeles Millwork and Hartnagels will be having ALL their exterior stains on sale at 20% OFF!  This is purposely in conjunction with some select stain mail-in rebates.  The two together could save you up to 40% on stain purchases!

Sikkens/ProLuxe, Super Deck/Duckback, Penofin, and Cabot exterior stains are all on sale.

Pair it with ongoing manufacturer rebates and save up to 40% OFF

When coming in to take advantage of our stain sale be sure and talk with one of our Paint & Stain Specialists about proper prep and application for your stain project or click HERE for a step by step instructional blog post on properly staining your wood deck.

January 2018 Lumber Market Update – The Platinum Tape, a Blog by Kelly Fox

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Friends and Neighbors,

If you are like me and you lay awake at night thinking about commodity lumber, then please read further.  If you do not pay attention to lumber pricing but you have it in your mind to expand your living space or build your dream home this year, then you really should read further. With the unprecedented hurricanes/ flooding along the gulf coast, wild fires in California, and the nationwide building boom still raging, supplies will struggle to keep up with demand.

Right now, we are experiencing shortages on commodity panels like OSB because some mills are off the market (OTM) and others that have product cannot get a rail car spotted.  Angeles Millwork placed an order for a truckload of OSB three weeks ago and we should see it by the end of this week.  Without even seeing this new stock on the ground, we are placing purchase orders for Hartnagels and Angeles Millwork that should arrive in early March.  We are taking this position for two reasons, first and foremost is to protect our supply in and through the building season.  The second reason is to do everything we can to help protect our customers from commodity traders that will push prices on OSB up over $20 a sheet in the near future.  CDX panels are facing the same challenges with order files pushed into late February.

Outside of the panel inventory, lumber prices are following much the same trajectory.  Most of the Douglas Fir fiber we supply comes from the Oregon coast and is not immediately impacted by the counter veiling duty issues.  The supply problem comes from directing materials out of our markets and into the rebuilding areas.  One area of particular concern is the wide stock, 2×8 through 2×12.  On a percentage basis, pricing increased from week to week by more than double digits with some lengths moving up by more than $90/MBF (per thousand board foot).  The narrows, 2×4 and 2×6, also saw significant gains with pricing moving up by as much as $35/MBF in some lengths.

As of right now, I have not seen any price increases on engineered word products (EWP) but I do expect them to follow as they will run into the same supply and demand issues related to OSB and veneers used to manufacture i-Joist and laminated beams.

Moving out of the winter and into the spring, we are trying very hard to get a clearer picture of what is happening with commodity markets so that we can better serve and protect our customers.  When things change significantly one way or another, I will write about it in this blog and through our social media platforms to keep you all updated.  This season has the promise to be very active so please stay tuned.

 

Thanks,   

Kelly Fox
CEO Lumber Traders Inc.

The Ultimate Present is at Hartnagel Building Supply!

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For sale only at Hartnagel Building Supply just in time for holiday gift giving, a truly original gift that supports your local high school students!  The hand-made cutting boards are finely crafted by the Port Angeles High School Wood Technology Students using recycled wood, water proof glue with no two alike.

100% of the sales will go directly to the Port Angeles High School Wood Technology program.

The cutting boards come in three sizes and price ranges so they’re perfect for every budget.  Come on in to Hartnagel Building Supply and get yours today because they tend to go very quick!

  • Small – $25
  • Medium – $30
  • Large – $40

Don’t Miss Out! 2 Amazing Deals on Makita Tools Sets Just for the Holidays!

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Our first amazing deal is the 7-Piece Power Tool Kit from Makita, on Sale for $399.99!
*while supplies last thru 12/24

That’s $280 OFF the retail price! 

Perfect for the serious DIYer or remodeling contractor, come in now and treat yourself to an awesome 7-piece combo kit from Makita. But hurry. We have limited supplies and when they’re gone…they’re gone!

The XT706 includes

  • ½” Hammer driver-drill with 480 in. lbs. of max torque
  • Powerful impact driver with a full 1,460 in. lbs. of max torque
  • 6-1/2” circular saw with 2-1/4″ cutting capacity
  • Recipro saw with a refined crank mechanism that delivers faster blade speed and longer stroke length for more efficient cutting
  • 4-1/2” angle grinder with an efficient brushless motor for corded grinding performance without the cord
  • Cordless blower with a full 179 mph of air velocity
  • Rechargeable flashlight with a high-illumination Xenon bulb
  • Two 18V LXT Lithium-Ion 3.0Ah batteries
  • Efficient Rapid optimum charger
  • Tool bag

It’s part of Makita’s expanding 18V Lithium-Ion system, the world’s largest cordless tool system powered by 18V Lithium-Ion slide-style batteries. Makita 18V Lithium-Ion batteries have the fastest charge times in their categories, so they spend more time working and less time sitting on the charger. For increased versatility, the tool can also be powered by Makita 18V LXT and compact Lithium-Ion batteries with the Star symbol on the battery indicating Star protection inside.

Our second amazing deal is that you get two FREE tools after you purchase an 18V LXT X2 Battery Kit (5.0Ah)  for $299.00!
*while supplies last thru 12/24!

A great start to build up that aging fleet of power tools that don’t hold a reliable charge or are just plain not making the cut.

Just purchase the 18V LXT X2 Battery Kit (5.0Ah) at $369 and get 2 Qualifying Bare Tools (listed below) of your choice FREE!

Click on any tool below for more info!

 

 

 

How to Properly Stain a Deck

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A deck is a huge investment for any home owner. Making sure it stays clean and protected will insure it has a long life. With the proper cleanup and a proper application of stain you can avoid costly repairs and regular degradation that many wood deck owners experience.  Once completed you can restore your old deck or further protect a newer deck.  Taking this time on an annual or bi-yearly basis will have you dodging the need for major repairs, leaving it protected from weather and allowing the natural look of wood to shine through.

Prep and Cleaning

This is the most important part of staining your deck.  Do it correctly and be patient with drying and you will be rewarded with an easy staining experience.

Clear your deck of all your potted plants, outdoor furniture and other obstacles on your deck. Blow off or sweep the deck clean of any debris, leaves and dirt.  Cover all perimeter plants and shrubs located around the deck with painter’s plastic or drop clothes.

Once fully cleaned, check the deck boards that may need to be replaced. Deck boards that are rotten, severely warped or have large splits should be replaced.  Look for nails that may have raised up and use larger nails to re-secure the boards. Minor splits can be sanded down using an orbital sander to smooth the surface.  Check you gaps between boards for buildup of old leaves, pine needles and dirt removing with a flat plastic putty knife or straight edge. Re-sweep the deck and hose the surface down to remove any stubborn debris.

Suit yourself up with the proper protection with gloves, old clothing and eye protection when working with any chemical cleaners and following the manufacturer’s directions, apply a wood cleaner such as 30 Second Cleaner or SuperDeck Wood Cleaner with a pressurized garden sprayer being careful not to let the solution dry.  Agitate the cleaner into the wood with a long handled stiff bristled brush for 10 -15 minutes and then rinse off with water. Allow deck to fully dry.

Once fully cleaned let’s bring back the color and vibrancy that you remember when the deck was first installed. SuperDeck Wood Brightener should do just that. Hopefully you still have all your protective gear so make sure your pressurized garden sprayer is cleaned of any previous chemicals and use it to apply the wood brightener in the same way as the cleaner. Don’t let the solution dry and agitate the cleaner into the wood with a long handled stiff bristled brush for 10 -15 minutes and then rinse off with water.

Rinse off the plastic you used to protect the surrounding plants and store away for use when staining.

Allow deck to dry fully for at least three days before moving on to staining.

Staining the Deck

If you don’t have a favorite stain and color there are many to choose from so we advise getting some advice in our stores from one of our paint specialists for your proper environment and for maximum protection.  Take advantage of our annual exterior stain sales that starts around Memorial Day and runs through June. It will undoubtedly save yourself some needed cash and allow for some new deck accessories.

These are the most popular of exterior deck stains we stock and sell. Click images for direct link to manufacturer’s website.

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Cover the plants to protect them from any splattering.

Stir the stain thoroughly and pour the stain into a paint tray. Apply a THIN coat of stain using a paint roller attached to a long handle rolling it in the direction of the boards making sure the stain does not puddle or pool.

With a paint brush get all the ends of the boards stained and allow the deck to fully dry.  Repeat this process at least two more times utilizing multiple thin coats rather than a single heavy coat.

Once you have completed the process inspect the deck fully for any areas you might have missed, paying attention to the ends of boards, stairs, railings or other attached wood structures.

Now is the fun part!  Remove the plastic protecting the plants, return your outdoor furniture to its place and start planning that summer bar-b-que to show off your hard work.

If you clean and stain your deck every 1-2 years you will have a deck that will stay protected, looking new and perfect for your outdoor enjoyment. Have questions? Come in and ask to talk with one of our paint & stain specialists or give us a call.  We’d be happy to help!

Countervailing Duty on Canadian Softwood – The Platinum Tape, a blog by Kelly Fox

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Friends and Neighbors,

After months of speculation, it finally happened, the Trump administration announced that the countervailing duty on Canadian softwood would be set at 19.88%.  If this was the end of it, we could let the smoke clear and start anew in the weeks and months ahead.  Unfortunately, this is not the case so we have a long protracted fight on our hands that will keep the consumer doing what they always do, pay the higher price.  Let us look at what we do know and what we can expect.

Through the regulatory process and our part of the NAFTA agreement, both sides will get the opportunity to state their case in an appeals process.  The final ruling on this issues is not expected until sometime in January 2018.  If history is a good teacher on these issues, the Canadians have almost always won the argument.  Now that we know the fight is a long way from over, let us get down to the more immediate impact on our community.

The first thing I looked following the announcement this morning were the currency markets.  As expected, the Canadian dollar declined.  In a part of the country that depends on Canadian tourism to support our local economy, the weak dollar does not help.  Seeing the restaurants full and the Black Ball moving at capacity is good for all of us that call Clallam County home.  At the end of the day, our business is only as strong as the local economy and every part helps.

The second thing I looked at this morning was the lumber markets to see what was happening.  Surprisingly, everything has remained fairly calm with very little commotion in price files. Of greater concern to us, the impact of this announcement on supply has yet to be fully felt.  We know that we are running into shortage issues in the current market.

If any big producers decide to take drastic action, like not selling into the US market it could leave us very short on supply.  We are conducting a survey to find out how you would like us to respond in the event supply of the #2 & Better Premium we currently offer becomes unavailable.  If you would like to help us, please click here.

The last thing I did this morning was grab the phone and ask for input from our buyers, our supplier partners, and our network.  I learned that most everyone is in the same position as we are with more questions than answers.  That consensus opinion is to not take speculative positions on excess inventory in the near term.

We will follow the market and replace what we sell and try to maintain our business to be nimble with the market.  This will keep our pricing current and eliminate the potential for big profits and big losses.  With that position, we will be relying heavily on our buyers to ensure that we are refilling our stock more frequently in addition to our vendor managed programs.

Like everything in life, the dust will settle on this issue.  When it does, we will be here taking care of our friends and neighbors just as we have been for 111 years.  As always, if you have any questions or concerns about the market; we are here to help.  Please follow our blog or friend us on Facebook for updates as they become available.  I can also be reached via email at kellyf@lumbertradersinc.com or in the store @ 360-452-8933 for more pressing concerns.

Thanks,

Kelly

Account Holding Contractors! Get a FREE Web Page & Join us as a Referred Contractor.

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We want your business to join our growing list of contractors and professionals represented on our website!

The majority of a contractor’s future clients and our retail customers, will search the web first when looking for a qualified contractor.  If you are not listed on the internet they will have a hard time finding you and will usually go with a contractor that utilizes the web for proper advertisement.

Building a web presence is beyond the skill and resources of most of us. This is where we want to help.  The support of our account holders is paramount in our relationship and we think this assistance is a great way for us to prove it.  We know that our contractor clients are the best that the Olympic Peninsula has to offer and your success is our success.  We want you, as an account holder, to be a part of our contractor referral page for the community to resource for all their building, remodeling and home maintenance needs. Whether you do $2000 a year with us or $200,000, our end goal is to offer a complete resource of dependable, quality contractors.  But we can’t do it without your involvement.

Our retail staff are asked daily for recommendations on different installs, projects and builds so we decided to create a section on our web page called “Contractor Referrals” where we can direct our community and homeowner customers to your personalized web page. Check it out by clicking HERE.

This service is of ZERO cost to our account holders.

We welcome general contractors  but we are also searching to fill areas for specialized contractors in painting, plumbing. electrical, fencing, landscaping, concrete, and cleaning.

What Do You Get?

A personalized web page on our website in our Contractor Referrals section under the heading of your expertise that will include the following.

  • A customized page header with your logo and images.
  • Full contact information.
  • Images of the owner and crew.
  • Images of completed work.
  • A customer statement of satisfaction of past work completed.
  • A full submission form that potential customers can fill out desired work to be done and contact information that once filled out is emailed directly to you.
  • The ability to change the web page at any time utilizing our staff.

Some concerns with many of you is that web pages seem complicated.  No worries.  We can build your web page with just a small amount of time from you.  Our advertising coordinator would need approximately 30 minutes of your time to get the necessary info to fully build out your web page.

The only requirement we have for you to participate is that you MUST ALWAYS be licensed, bonded and insured.  This will be checked on a regular basis.  It is imperative that for us to provide a resource such as this, that our customers trust who we are recommending.

Getting Started…

We will do a short consultation over the phone or in person at Hartnagel Building Supply and need the following information.

  • License #
  • Phone #
  • Photo of the company’s owner and crew (if applicable).
  • Short bio on the owner (hobbies, life away from work).
  • Photo(s) of completed work (prefer at least two but the more the merrier).
  • Short bio on the company.
  • One satisfied client’s testimonial.

Continued Support

  • Our retail staff will recommend these pages to inquiring customers.
  • Throughout the year we will feature completed web pages on our Facebook page advertising them and their services to thousands of potential clients on the Olympic Peninsula.
  • We continually scour local Facebook pages for home owner inquiries of whom in the area people would recommend for specific jobs.  We will post links to these posts with the pages that fit their desired job question.
  • Your page can be modified and updated as you see fit.  If you have new pictures of completed jobs, contact us and we’ll update your page with them to keep it new and relevant.
  • We will show you how to link and advertise your new page on the web.  Whether it be your personal Social media page, a Facebook post, in an email or featured on a business card, we are here to help.

To get started please contact Josh Bergesen at 360-417-7844 or by email at joshb@lumbertradersinc.com

Join us for the 35th Annual Clallam County Home & Lifestyle Show

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Join us at the 35th Annual Clallam County Home & Lifestyle Show at Port Angeles High School! 

Starting Saturday, March 11th from 9:30am – 4pm and Sunday the 12th from 9:30am – 4pm we’ll be manning one of the largest booths of the show.  The booth was hand build by employee owners of Angeles Millwork & Lumber Co. and Hartnagel Building Supply to highlight the full variety of quality building materials we sell and the multiple products relevant to a new home build or remodel.  Staffed with our most knowledgeable employee owners prepared to share with you the building materials that we feel are the best for your next remodel, renovation or new home.  This is a no-pressure environment where we’re just happy to share information about the materials we know represent the best the peninsula has to offer.

We will feature the following at our booth.  Click an image below and go straight to the manufacturers website (If applicable).

 

 

Treated Right – The Platinum Tape, a blog by Kelly Fox

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wHISKEY-SODA2Have you ever felt like you did not get what you paid for? At one point or another in life all of us will have that feeling. It is a lot like a bourbon and soda that is nearly all soda. In every business there is an opportunity to cut a corner or reduce an expense by taking out some of the “good stuff”.  At Angeles Millwork and Lumber Company and Hartnagel Building Supply, we are all about putting more of the “good stuff” back into what you are buying.

Against some national competitors, we see that products are being sold into our market space that are a far cry from what they used to be.

A great example is in pressure treated lumber. It is not always rated for ground contact, even though it looks and feels just like the same product you can buy at every other lumber yard in the area.

In some cases, the same pressure treated lumber they sell is a construction grade that is not even building code approved.

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To give you more of what you want for your money, we will only sell incised pressure treated lumber that is rated for ground contact and building code compliant. Our NatureDeck© treated decking product is a premium Douglas Fir and rated for above ground use because of the intended application.

Other product benefits we sell are not always as clear cut as the differences in our treated lumber but they are equally as important. For example, the cedar decking products at our stores, from the 5/4 x4 to the 2×6, are kiln dried so that you can finish your project quickly. Green decking products require them to be installed and seasoned well beyond being dry on the surface, before you can apply the deck stain of your choice. (When you deck stain does not last as long as the can said it would, your deck was probably not as dry as it should have been.)

Our kiln dried decking products can be installed, stained, and enjoyed about eight weeks faster than product bought as green or wet. Your time and effort are worth something to us and dry decking is one way that we can prove it.

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On top of the products you buy, service is the “good stuff” that many people need when they do not speak the home repair or building language. Rather than asking you to learn to speak building materials, our stores will spend more than 1000 hours in 2016 dedicated to training on our products and services so that we are better at speaking your language when you stop by. I am confident that you will enjoy the difference!

When you choose to buy from us, you will get what you pay for. Sometimes we will be less expensive and sometimes we will be more. The one thing you should never have to question is the value you receive or wonder if you got any scotch with your soda!

 

As you shop the stores, visit us online, or have questions about the products we sell compared to our competition, please ask the salesperson or email me at kellyf@lumbertradersinc.com and we will be happy to help.

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Warm Regards,

Kelly Fox, CEO
Lumber Traders, INC.
Angeles Millwork & Lumber Co.
Hartnagel Building Supply