# EP 161: Miss It Today, Pay Up Tomorrow

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Podcast: [The Lumber Word](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-lumber-word-6578824)
Published: 2026-03-19T10:37:35+00:00
Episode link: https://thelumberword.podbean.com/e/ep-161-miss-it-today-pay-up-tomorrow/
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Duration seconds: 3730

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The lumber market just flipped. What looked slow turned into real buying, tightening supply, and rising prices—fast. This week, the crew breaks down why low-grade and studs are leading, freight is becoming a major constraint, and order files are pushing into April. Buyers who waited are now chasing, while supply cuts and steady demand raise a bigger question: are we already short of wood? If so, this move may just be getting started. Timeline 0:00 – Market flips from slow to active 2:30 – Low-grade & studs lead strength 7:00 – Prices up ~$100+ since Nov 10:00 – Order files into April 12:00 – Freight tightening supply 15:00 – Buyers now chasing 28:00 – Supply vs demand imbalance 35:00 – Early innings of the move Advertiser Fastmarkets RISI Dustin Jalbert Senior Economist Wood Products djalbert@fastmarkets.com www.fastmarkets.com Show Contacts: Gregg Riley: Gregg@sitkainc.com Charles DeLaTorre: cdelatorre@ifpwood.com Matt Beymer: mattbeymer@hamptonlumber.com Ashley Boeckholt: ashley@sitkainc.com

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