Atlanta GA SPF Lumber up 60% Since Last Year

Lumber and OSB prices are up sharply this year, due to multiple mills still being shut down and log supplies being limited. We have probably seen the lows for the year already in SPF and Yellow Pine lumber, both of which have taken a huge jump already this year. Southern Yellow Pine producing areas are extremely wet, and this has severely limited the harvesting ability of loggers. Logs for OSB and plywood are also limited, and will continue to be until the producing areas dry out. Also, there has been substantial demand from biomass plants, which now compete with OSB and pulp mills for wood fiber. Even though new home construction is off, a small increase in new home starts has severely taxed the supply chain at all levels. Snow in the Atlanta – Athens GA area has not slowed jobsite delivery.
Ainsworth Lumber Co.’s OSB mill at 100 Mile House, B.C., will be down April 12-29 for scheduled maintenance.
Boise Cascade’s plywood mill in Kettle Falls, Wash., will be down the week of February 15 for maintenance.
On a brighter note, M.C. Dixon Lumber Co. may restart its sawmill in Eufaula, Ala., with help from a Community Development Block Grant administered by the Alabama Department of Economic and Community Affairs. The mill shut down in 2008.
Call (770) 995-3900 for current pricing on lumber and panel products.

Helping YOU build YOUR LEED Certified American Dream Home

Let Cofer/Adams help you with your LEED certification needs. Cofer/Adams is the leading Atlanta - Athens Georgia area supplier of building materials that can help you attain LEED certification for your home or wood-framed commercial building. Extra points can be achieved by using Boise engineered lumber, cut by our computerized, optimized SawTec saw to minimize waste. Huber OSB products, such as Zip-Wall, Zip-Roof and Advantech sub-flooring are part of the Sustainable Forestry Initiative (SFI), do not use any urea-formaldehyde in the manufacturing process, and qualify based on manufacturing proximity in our area. Energy Star doors and windows help with points and energy savings. Masonite's "Safe and Sound" interior doors utilize DorCor™ made from wheat straw, and reduce sound transmission between rooms. Check with us for the green products you need to gain points for your LEED certified building.

Georgia Floods Damage & Destroy Thousands of Homes in Athens & Atlanta, Rebuilding Will Require Lumber and Building Materials

Massive flooding covered widespread areas in North Georgia two weeks ago. As a result of the torrential rains, thousands of homes and businesses in Georgia suffered some level of damage or were destroyed. 114 homes in the city of Atlanta alone were destroyed by the floods, with many more damaged or destroyed in suburban and rural areas. More homes were destroyed than have been built this year. Athens had more flooding rains last weekend.
There are fewer new homes for sale than there have been since march of 1983, and there are far fewer existing homes for sale in Atlanta than there have been in several years. As homes are rebuilt and repaired, there will be a greater demand for lumber and building materials. If we use more green home building products for new construction, repair and home improvement, we will make the world we live in a better place.

Building Green using Engineered Wood in the Atlanta - Athens Georgia area

Here in Georgia, especially in Atlanta and Athens, building material supply dealers are searching for ways to increase sales, while simultaneously contributing to sustainablity. It's no secret that suppliers are promoting green building products more heavily. This appeals to the Generation Y "shadow buyers" that have not yet formed new households. Here in Georgia, We have "pent-up demand" from these potential buyers that could cause a surge in new home purchases. Engineered wood and engineered lumber products will appeal to these new prospects that have a “build green” mind-set. Many people prefer to live in a green home, even considering the higher costs. Composite wood products for decks, such as those manufactured by TimberTech, are not only green building products, but are also low-maintenance.
Builders Don’t Tell Buyers About Homes’ Green Features, Study Shows
Pros are “missing out on a very important opportunity” because consumers are clamoring for these features, says official of J.D. Power and Associates, which conducted the study.
TimberTech products help create a more sustainable world – one piece at a time.
TimberTech has the perfect balance of quality and sustainability. TimberTech is a proud member of the U.S. Green Building Council.