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A Break in Lumber Prices — Here’s What We’re Seeing at the Yard
If you’ve put off building a deck, fence, or shed because of sticker shock, take note: framing lumber just posted its first weekly price dip since May. Our team has been tracking it closely across all three of our locations — Spokane, Airway Heights, Colville, and Kettle Falls — and the numbers are holding steady, not just a one-day blip.
After months of steady increases, this softening gives Eastern Washington homeowners and contractors a real opportunity to lock in materials before fall projects hit full swing. We’re not talking about a dramatic crash, but for anyone who’s been watching the market and waiting for a sign, this is it.
What’s Actually Getting Cheaper (and What Isn’t)
Not every product on our shelves is moving the same direction, so let’s break it down plainly:
2×4 framing lumber has eased after a long climb, making this a good week to price out a shed, garage addition, or interior remodel. 2×6 lumber is trending down too — good news if deck joists or fence rails are on your fall list. OSB plywood has cooled from its earlier-season highs, so sheathing and subfloor work is more affordable than it’s been in months.
On the flip side, pressure-treated lumber is holding firm, and concrete is actually up 3-5% this season. So if your project includes deck posts, footings, or a concrete pad, don’t assume you’ll see the same savings — price those separately and budget accordingly.
Bottom line: this is a mixed market, not a blanket discount. That’s exactly why it pays to get real numbers instead of guessing off memory or last year’s receipt.
Why Fall Is the Right Time to Move on This in Eastern Washington
Fall is peak building season across our region — decks before the first frost hits Spokane, fences finished before Colville-area contractors get booked solid for winter, sheds framed before snow makes site work miserable near Kettle Falls. Waiting until spring usually means paying spring prices, when demand climbs right back up along with everyone else’s project list.
If you’ve got a project you’ve been sitting on, this dip is your cue to move it up the calendar rather than push it into next year. Materials sitting in your garage now beat materials on a wish list in March.
Our Price Lock Promise — Get a Real Quote, Not a Guess
Because pricing is moving in different directions depending on the category, we’re offering something you won’t find at the big chains: a personalized quote with price protection, available at all three of our stores.
Here’s how it works. Bring your project list — deck, fence, shed, remodel, whatever you’re planning — into our Spokane, Airway Heights, Colville, or Kettle Falls location. Our team builds you a detailed materials quote using this week’s actual pricing. That quote is then locked for 14 days, giving you room to plan your timeline, order fasteners, or line up a contractor without worrying about another price jump eating into your budget.
It’s the kind of personal, transparent service national chains just don’t offer at the local level, and honestly, it’s how we’ve always done business since 1979.
Five Things to Do This Week to Take Advantage
Don’t wait around wondering if the dip will last — here’s what to do right now:
1. Get a written quote today. Even if you’re not buying yet, locking in current pricing gives you a firm budget number to plan around.
2. Bundle your framing lumber and OSB order. Both categories are soft right now, so ordering them together maximizes your savings on one trip.
3. Price your PT lumber and concrete separately. Budget these at today’s firmer rates instead of assuming they’ll drop like framing lumber will.
4. Ask about our Fall Deck & Fence Kit. We’ve bundled PT lumber, fasteners, and concrete mix into one package specifically to protect your budget on the pricier categories.
5. Don’t sit on this too long. Lumber markets are notoriously choppy. This is a window, not a guarantee it’ll stay this way through October.
We Know Eastern Washington Building — Because We’ve Been Here Since 1979
As a family-owned business serving Spokane, Airway Heights, Colville, and Kettle Falls for over four decades, we’ve watched lumber markets swing plenty of times. We know how our local building seasons work, what our winters do to unfinished projects, and how to help you plan around both.
Stop by any of our three locations and ask our team to walk you through current 2×4, 2×6, and OSB pricing — no pressure, no pushy sales pitch, just honest numbers. You can also browse our current inventory anytime at bldrsupply.epicor-inet.com.
Now’s a smart time to get your fall project moving. Come see us — we’ll help you build a materials list that fits your budget and your timeline.
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