Originally Posted by abolt300
Last I checked a metal 2x4x10 was $6.85/stick versus roughy $11.00/stick for lumber. This was about 30 days ago, rumor is that the metal guys figured this out and raised the prices on their metal studs to be more in line with lumber on the same lengths. I have not checked prices this week to confirm.

Stupid move.

We are looking at metal stud options on a couple of multi family projects right now because of the ridiculous lumber market.

Metal guys can really take over a market right now if they're smart.


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