Lumber Prices in Eastern Washington: The July 2026 Snapshot
If you’re planning a building project this summer, you’ve probably noticed some movement in the lumber market. Framing lumber is ticking up this week across Eastern Washington, while plywood and other sheet goods are actually trending softer. For homeowners and contractors alike, understanding these shifts can make a real difference in how you budget and time your purchases.
At Builders Supply & Home Center, we’ve been tracking regional lumber prices since 1979, and one thing has stayed consistent: Eastern Washington typically runs 15-25% cheaper than west-side markets like Seattle and Tacoma. That gap matters when you’re pricing out a framing package or a full remodel, and it’s a big reason local contractors and DIYers throughout Spokane, Airway Heights, Colville, and Kettle Falls choose to buy close to home rather than driving across the state or defaulting to a national chain.
What’s Moving This Week
Here’s a plain-language breakdown of what’s happening in the lumber market right now:
Framing lumber (2×4, 2×6 SPF): Up roughly 2% this week, driven by seasonal construction demand and mill supply adjustments.
Pressure-treated lumber: Firming up slightly as deck-building season hits its peak across Spokane County and the surrounding region.
Plywood and OSB sheet goods: Trending softer, with 3/4″ CDX plywood and MDF pricing down compared to last month — good news if your project leans heavy on sheathing or subfloor materials.
This kind of mixed movement is common in mid-summer. Framing lumber tends to firm up with new-build activity, while sheet goods often soften once early-season stocking demand tapers off. If your project needs both types of materials, timing your purchase to take advantage of soft plywood pricing while locking in framing costs before they climb further can meaningfully reduce your total materials basket.
What This Means for Your Project Budget
Whether you’re a contractor bidding jobs across Colville and Kettle Falls or a homeowner planning a deck or fence in Airway Heights, small percentage shifts add up fast across a full materials list. A 2% increase in framing lumber on a whole-house framing package can mean hundreds of dollars in difference. On the flip side, softer plywood pricing right now is a good opportunity to stock up on sheathing, subfloor, or shop project materials before any potential rebound later this year.
Here’s how we’d suggest thinking about it, project by project:
Framing projects: If you’re framing soon, consider locking in pricing now rather than waiting, since framing lumber is trending upward this week.
Deck and fence projects: Treated lumber is firming up with the season. Buying sooner rather than later can help you avoid paying more as deck season peaks in Spokane and Kettle Falls.
Sheathing and sheet goods: This is a good window to buy plywood and MDF while pricing is soft, especially if you have subfloor or wall sheathing needs coming up on a project in Colville or anywhere else in the region.
Why Buying Local Beats the Drive West
One advantage of sourcing lumber locally through Builders Supply is that we understand the regional supply chains, freight costs, and mill relationships that keep our pricing competitive without the markup you’ll often find hauling materials in from national chains further west. We also don’t price-match on sheet goods alone and leave you to figure out delivery on your own. We look at your whole project basket — framing packages, treated lumber, hardware, fasteners — and help you build a plan that fits your budget and your timeline.
Since 1979, our family-owned team has served builders and homeowners throughout Spokane, Airway Heights, Colville, and Kettle Falls, and we know this market better than any big-box store passing through with a generic regional price sheet. When you ask us about current lumber pricing, you’re getting real, local knowledge from people who live and build here — not a corporate spreadsheet built for Seattle or Portland.
A Few Practical Tips Before You Buy
Get a written quote for your full materials list, not just individual board pricing. Bundled framing and treated lumber packages can save you more than piecing it together board by board.
Ask about delivery options if you’re working a job site in Colville, Kettle Falls, or anywhere across Spokane County. Saving a trip can offset small pricing differences elsewhere.
If your project spans several months, ask us about locking in contractor pricing now to protect against further framing lumber increases.
Take advantage of current soft pricing on plywood and sheet goods if your project timeline allows some flexibility — buy now and store it, rather than paying more later.
Let’s Price Out Your Project
Lumber prices across Eastern Washington will keep shifting week to week, but you don’t have to track it all yourself. Stop by our Airway Heights, Colville, or Kettle Falls location and our team will walk you through current pricing, help you build a materials list, and find ways to save on your next project. You can also browse products and get started anytime at bldrsupply.epicor-inet.com. We’ve been helping Eastern Washington build for over 45 years — let’s talk about what’s next for your project.