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If you’ve been penciling out a framing project, now’s a good time to pay attention to what’s happening with lumber. Dimensional lumber and sheet goods have softened noticeably over the past several weeks, while pressure-treated lumber is heading the opposite direction — and climbing fast. For contractors and DIYers across Spokane, Airway Heights, Colville, and Kettle Falls, that split means timing matters more than usual this fall.
What’s Actually Happening With Lumber Prices Right Now
Framing lumber has pulled back in a real way. We’re seeing 2x4s and 2x6s down somewhere between 5% and 12%, depending on grade and supplier. OSB sheathing has dropped even more — roughly 12% — which makes this a strong window if you’ve got a new build, garage, or shop that needs sheathing. Plywood has eased too, though not quite as sharply as OSB.
At the same time, treated lumber — the material behind most decks, fences, and ground-contact projects — is up about 3% and still trending upward. Concrete is expected to follow, with suppliers signaling a 3-5% increase in the coming weeks as pricing adjusts heading into next year. So while framing materials are giving buyers a break, the categories tied to outdoor and foundation work are moving the other way.
Here’s the short version, category by category:
2×4 & 2×6 framing lumber: Down 5-12%, the best buying window we’ve seen in months.
OSB sheathing: Down roughly 12%, strong savings on sheet goods.
Plywood: Trending down, though less sharply than OSB.
Pressure-treated lumber: Up about 3% and still climbing.
Concrete: Expected to rise 3-5% in the near term.
That creates pressure from two directions at once. If your project needs framing lumber and sheathing, the current dip won’t last indefinitely. If it leans on treated lumber or concrete — think decks, fences, footings, retaining walls — waiting could end up costing you more than acting this week.
What This Means for Builders and Homeowners Around Spokane
Material pricing moves fast, and swings like this don’t always show up in national headlines the way they show up on a local yard’s shelf. Contractors building spec homes, additions, or outbuildings around Spokane and Airway Heights are in a good spot to lock in framing packages at today’s pricing before it shifts again. Homeowners in Colville and Kettle Falls planning garages, barns, or shop builds before winter sets in should take the same approach — get your full lumber list priced now instead of waiting until spring, when demand typically pushes costs back up anyway.
OSB deals like this one don’t come around often in our area. If you’ve got a roof deck, wall sheathing, or subfloor project on the calendar for this year or early next, this is the moment to buy rather than sit on it.
Practical Steps to Take Advantage of Current Pricing
You don’t need to overthink this — just move with some intention. Here’s what we’d suggest:
Get a written quote on your full framing package now, including 2x4s, 2x6s, and OSB sheathing, so you have current numbers in hand before anything shifts.
Separate your treated lumber needs from your framing order and price those separately and immediately, since that category is moving up rather than down.
Ask about volume pricing if you’re a contractor ordering for multiple jobs this fall — it’s worth the conversation even on mid-sized projects.
Check pricing at your nearest location — Airway Heights, Colville, or Kettle Falls — since local yard pricing and availability can vary slightly site to site.
Lock in concrete pricing now if your project includes footings, slabs, or flatwork, before the expected 3-5% increase hits.
Why It Pays to Buy Local Instead of a Big Chain
National chains typically price lumber on a regional or national basis, which means their posted prices don’t always reflect what’s actually moving through yards here in Eastern Washington. As a family-owned business that’s served this region since 1979, Builders Supply & Home Center prices lumber based on what we’re seeing come through our own yards in Airway Heights, Colville, and Kettle Falls. That means our team can give you a straight, current answer on lumber pricing — not a number pulled from a corporate spreadsheet somewhere else in the country.
We also know the practical side of the job: what grade makes sense for your specific build, how much extra to order to cover waste, and which treated lumber options actually hold up through our Eastern Washington winters. That’s the kind of guidance that’s harder to find from an associate rotating through departments at a big-box store.
Lock In Your Pricing This Week
Framing lumber prices won’t stay this favorable forever, and treated lumber costs are only heading one direction. Whether you’re framing a new structure, sheathing a roof, or planning a deck before costs climb further, now’s the time to get a firm number.
Stop by Builders Supply & Home Center in Airway Heights, Colville, or Kettle Falls this week to talk through your project with our team, or check current pricing online at bldrsupply.epicor-inet.com. Get your framing package locked in before pricing shifts again.
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