M&M Lumber Newsletter May 2012

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1 Page 1 of 7 M&M Lumber Newsletter May 2012 As we move into Spring and warmer weather, we continue to see improved conditions for both the construction economy and the general economy. We hope you are seeing some parts of the construction market doing well too. In this , you will find the latest market report, our Memorial Day schedule, Charles Sheets' retirement, OSHA updates, and the latest happenings around M&M Lumber to name a few. In This Issue Market Report Lumber Yard News Memorial Day Schedule Charles Retires From the Wood Pile OSHA Updates Feedback Memorial Day M&M Lumber will be closed Monday, May 28th in observance of Memorial Day. We will open Tuesday May 29th. We appreciate your business as well as your feedback. If you have any questions, feel free to call or us! Thank you for supporting M&M Lumber, the place to be for your building and hardware needs.

2 Page 2 of 7 Sincerely, M&M Lumber Market Report: Market Update: Gypsum: The drywall market is mostly unchanged. Roofing: Lead times have been extended by most manufactures. Price increases have been announced for Tamko effective May 25, Owens corning for June 1, CertainTeed for June 1, and Atlas for June 1. All manufactures are expected to increase 6-8%. Rebar: As the price for scrap steel remained unchanged for April, domestic rebar manufacturers announced no price changes for their May rollings. Industry analysts are projecting that scrap steel prices will increase in May, as demand is expected to rise over the next few weeks. If the price for scrap steel does increase in May, expect rebar mills to increase prices for June shipments. Charles Sheets Retires Charles has spent the last 30 years with M&M Lumber and many more in the lumber and hardware business. He is untying the tool belt on May 30th and officially retiring. Lumber: A fire at a Prince George, BC sawmill has made the price of some lumber and plywood take a jump the last two weeks. There are some estimates that this sawmill produced approximately 10% of the SPF lumber in Canada. Unfortunately, two workers were killed in the initial blast and fire. Plywood: We are currently in the second quarter when supply reaches its annual peak, and is also the strongest for demand. Though the fire in Canada should not affect the price of many panels, mills are using any excuse to raise prices. It is speculated that prices should drop after Memorial Day. A few other price increases to make sure you know about: Charles is retiring; he's put in his time, he leaves us now with other plans in mind. Just "R & R" and taking life slow, at home with his mom, or perhaps Mexico! Thank you Charles for everything you have done for M&M Lumber!! We wish you the best!! From the Wood Pile

3 Page 3 of 7 -Hy-Lite Block Windows will have a 3-4% price increase implemented on July 2, Tapco Group or Builder's Edge (vinyl louvers) will have a 3-5% price increase on June 25, Lumber Yard News: What is happening around M& M Lumber? New Items: -Need colored electrical tape? We have added to stock more colors of electrical tape! Not just the black and red. Now you can get green, blue, white, black or red! YEA! Located on the electrical aisle. Damaged Drywall: We have some damaged drywall that we are selling for $2.00 a sheet. We have some of the drywall on the front porch of the store with more in the south yard. The drywall may be 1/2", 3/8", 5/8", 4x8 to 4x12. All damaged sheets are $2.00 while supplies last. Quik Drive Promo: We have a promo throughout the month of May with Quik Drive for $ Check out the flyer if you're interested. Quik Drive $199 Special! Yellow Pine Design Value: The new design values for Yellow Pine goes into affect June 1, For a reference, see the Yellow Pine Design Value. -We have added Yellow Teflon Tape. The yellow is made for gas, butane, water, and chemical lines. It is a roll of 1/2" x 260". -Have you seen the commercial on TV of the guy in a boat with a screen door in the bottom of it? We now have a similar product made by Rust-oleum. Come try it out- See if you can OSHA Update: As part of our efforts to keep you informed of OSHA's activities, we wanted to let you know that OSHA has launched its 2012 campaign to prevent heat illness in outdoor workers. Your efforts are critical to getting their "Water. Rest. Shade." lifesaving message out to the workers who need it most. For their 2012 campaign, they've updated their Heat Campaign website with two new educational materials: OSHA's Heat Safety Tool Smartphone App and the Employers Guide to Using the Heat Index. They also have educational posters and fact sheets and will be using social media tools like FaceBook and Twitter more aggressively this year.

4 Page 4 of 7 make a boat float! RUSTOLEUM LEAKSEAL is an easy to use rubberized protective utility coating designed to fill and seal leaks and cracks. It provides a water-tight flexible seal that prevents moisture penetration, rust and corrosion. LeakSeal dries to a semi-smooth, firm finish that will not sag or drip, and can be top coated with latex or oil based paint. Per the info-mercial, their can is $ The Rustoleum is $11.99! Their website also has drop-in art and articles that you can use in your publications and communications. Feedback Are there items that you need that we don't stock? What are those items? We appreciate your business as well as your feedback. Join Our Mailing List Click here We have lights!! After many months of getting a plan to the city for a facelift to the front of the lumber yard...several additions the city required to be changed which added costs that were way out of line for a freshened up look...completely scrapping all the plans in the works and deciding to just repaint and change out the siding...we officially have put the M&M Lumber sign back on the building!! Did you know M&M Lumber is FSC Certified? QR Scanner Unstraping the sign to re-hang on the building.

5 Page 5 of 7 Working together with 2 forklifts (Javier & Bill), one official measurer (John) and one circus leader (Sean) the sign is lifted... It's almost there... AND we have lights!!!

6 Page 6 of 7 May will mark the anniversary date of employment with M&M Lumber for the following employees: Bob Foster 16 years Wade Davis 13 years Linda Pruitt 11 years Chris Hurt 7 years Efe Mowarin 3 years Specializes in Quality Lumber and Selection. Supplying Builders and Homeowners. M&M Lumber 4711 S Mingo Tulsa, Oklahoma fx Free with $25.00 purchase! May Special! One 100' Surveyor Reel Tape- FREE with a $25.00 purchase. Coupon must be printed and presented in person. One 100' Surveyor Reel Tape per customer. Item # Offer Expires: May 31, 2012 or while supplies last Forward

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