The business of trading solid wood products in North America continued its sluggish pace this week, even as warmer temperatures and better weather in several key purchasing markets provided hope that the spring sales season is just around the corner, writes Keta Kosman in Madison's Lumber Reporter www.madisonsreport.com
This spring week break at schools across Canada and the US brought a spurt of buying Monday and Tuesday then a great lull for the rest of the week. Sentiment was positive however, as construction sites in Texas were going full-tilt and more parts of northern California also saw increased construction activity...Read more.