OSB and Plywood Prices Update: Mid-May 2024 [video]

Gain deep understanding of the market dynamics between the two main construction softwood panel prices produced and sold across North America: oriented strand board and plywood. In the week ending May 10, 2024, the price of Oriented Strand Board – 7/16″ – Ontario was C$590 / msf. This is down -$70, or -11%, from the […] The post OSB and Plywood Prices Update: Mid-May 2024 first appeared on Madison's Lumber Reporter.

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