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Customers remained cautious as the effects of ongoing winter weather kept construction activity low. Sellers warned of looming supply shortages in the future if everyone held off buying until they absolutely needed the wood. Sawmills and wholesalers alike were generally fielding orders highly-specified mixed loads. The large-volume, bulk purchases which usually signal the spring building […]

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