Impact of Wood and Lumber Prices on New Home Costs Wood products, including framing lumber, plywood, OSB, particleboard, fiberboard, shakes, and shingles, account for a significant portion of a new home’s material costs. According to Home Innovation Research Labs, an...
Lumber Update The lumber market in May 2025 is stabilizing but faces significant pressures that contractors and builders must navigate. Prices have seen a slight decrease recently but remain elevated compared to last year, driven by robust housing demand and supply...
Sam Wisecup Owner With nearly three decades of construction experience, including timber framing and log building, Sam Wisecup has become a trusted name in custom home construction across the valley. Fifteen years ago, he founded Wise Iron Forge to channel his passion...
About Seifert Enterprises is a family-owned and operated business based in Westcliffe, Colorado. Operating since 1975 the company has evolved into a comprehensive heavy equipment construction, trucking and aggregate source. They provide an extensive range of services...
Colorado Forestry & Earthworks Brenda & Shawn Gaide Colorado Forestry & Earthworks (CF&E) is a family-owned business in Westcliffe, Colorado, offering expert excavation, forestry, and land management services. With over 25 years of combined experience,...
Valley Ace Hardware is transitioning to Select Structural Framing Lumber for improved quality and performance. Select Structural Hem-Fir/ White Fir The biggest benefit of select structural white fir is its exceptional strength and durability, making it ideal for...
