MARKET UPDATE – AUGUST 26, 2021

Cornerstone Brands Implements 5% “Freight Surcharge”
Effective immediately: Any orders shipping from the factory on or after August 30, 2021 will be subject to a “Freight Surcharge” of 5%. This announcement was made on August 23 and applies to the following window brands:

·     PlyGem

·     Silver Line

·     Atrium

·     Simonton windows

Simpson Set for October 18th Increase
Simpson Strong-Tie has announced an October 18th price increase of 12% on all connectors and 5-20% on all fasteners. This is in response to market conditions as steel prices are currently up over 300% from this time last year.

Larson Announces 7-8% Increase on Storm Doors
In response to rising labor, freight, and raw material costs, Larson will increase prices across all product lines 7-8% effective October 18, 2021.

Boral Increase Went into effect on August 23.
Boral instituted an 8% price increase across all product lines on August 23, 2021.

More Owens Corning Increases Become Effective October 1, 2021
Increases for the following products will become effective October 1, 2021:

·     Foamular XPS: +8%

·     Foamular NGX XPS: +8%

·     Home Sealer Tape: +5%

·     Joint Sealer Tape: +12%

BlueLinx Announces Immediate Increases on GP and PlyGem Vinyl Siding Products
GP Siding and Accessories: 3-5%

PlyGem Siding and Accessories: 10-12%

USG Announces Significant Increases for September 13, 2021
·     Wallboard: +20%

·     Glass Mat: 40%

·     Interior Finishing: 15%

·     Bead/Trim: 10%

Updated Lead Times for Cabinets
Official Cabinetworks Group Lead Times

Fiberon First Time User Rebate for 2021
Get up to $500 cash back for trying Fiberon on one of your 2021 projects.

Details and redemption information can be found on the Fiberon website:

Fiberon Rebate Form

2021 LP Incentives and Rebates
First time users of LP SmartSide Trim & Siding (Strand Only) can qualify for up to $1,500 in rebates. Click below for more information and to be taken to the self service portal.

LP SmartSide Rebates and Incentives

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