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Old 05-22-2021, 09:20 PM
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We recently had some material estimates quoted for a small addition we were planning up here in Northern NE.

Material prices have soared! A single spruce 2×4×8 is now about $12. One sheet of 2x4x8' Advantech is closing in on $90!

Prices are rising are so quickly that the material quotes are good only for a single day.

Is this the same in TV? Are new home prices there climbing substantially?

When will this subside?

Glad we bought in TV back when.
Yes. I’m having a small project done and the contractor said lumber has increased 400%.