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12
May

Peninsular Lumber is 75 Years Old in 2022!

Pen Lumber has been your lumber company in Tampa Bay for 75 Years! Peninsular Lumber has been a household name in the Tampa Bay Area when it comes to lumber and building materials. We have served homeowners and custom home contractors in their home improvement and construction projects since 1947. So, regardless of what materials you need, you can surely find them from our selection. The year 2022 marks a…

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29
Apr

How Are Lumber Prices Affecting Custom Home Building Costs?

How are Rising Lumber Prices affecting Home Building Projects? Lumber prices have been soaring since the pandemic, given the unexpected surge in home improvement projects and home buyers. While many assumed that the housing market would slow down due to the recession from COVID-19, the opposite happened. The demand for homes skyrocketed!  So, much so that the inventory of existing homes reached a shortage. This trend has led to an…

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27
Apr

Have Leftover Scrap Wood? Here Are a Few Scrap Wood Projects

Scrap wood projects you can try with leftover wood. Wood is a highly versatile material. You can easily cut, carve, paint, or stain it to achieve the perfect design and texture for whatever project you have in mind. Unfortunately, working with wood often leaves you with bits and pieces of small scrap pieces, especially if you need to cut it to a specific size. When this happens, you might think…

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22
Apr

Free Workbench Plans for Your Next DIY Lumber Project

Build a Simple and Basic Workbench A good workstation is essential in any home workshop. Whether you are a beginner or a woodworking expert, you need a stable work surface to complete your projects. However, workbenches can be pricey on the market, especially if you want a custom design. So, instead of buying one, why not use your skills and make one for yourself? With plenty of free workbench plans…

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15
Apr

Cost of Lumber to Build a House in 2022

2022 Lumber Costs and Prices for Building a House The cost of lumber has gone through a roller coaster in the past two years for many reasons—from the increased demand for homes to the lumber shortage due to supply chain issues and the British Columbia floods. Given the massive price increases in the lumber industry, building costs have also risen significantly. So, if you have been thinking of building a…

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31
Mar

Why Did the Pandemic Cause a Lumber Shortage?

Learn why the COVID-19 pandemic caused a nation-wide lumber shortage. The onset of the COVID-19 pandemic led to supply chain disruptions that made transporting goods difficult and left many commodities in short supply. However, what surprised many was the lumber shortage that skyrocketed lumber prices. The shortage was so pronounced that prices reached an all-time high of $1,711 per thousand board feet in May 2021. So, to better understand what…

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24
Mar

What Kind of Lumber Should You Use for Horizontal Wood Fencing?

What kind of lumber is best for building a standing wood fence on your property? Gone are the days when the white picket fence was the go-to choice for homeowners who wanted to install fencing on their property. Now, times have changed, and the horizontal wood fence has quickly become the standard for homes. While the horizontal fence design has been around for a while now, it has only gained…

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20
Mar

Lumber Prices Update for March 2022

How have lumber prices changed in March 2022? Over the past two years, lumber prices have been extremely volatile. Supply and mobility restrictions and the unexpected spike in real estate demand have led to a rollercoaster of price changes. Lumber prices quickly crossed the $1,000 mark early in the pandemic, and while the situation eased after the massive bubble in May 2021, the start of 2022 saw prices rise once…

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25
Feb

Why is Lumber So Expensive in 2022?

Why are prices for lumber so high in 2022? The price of lumber constantly hit record highs in the past two years due to increased demand for real estate, supply chain disruptions, and limited production capacity. While prices quickly dropped after the massive lumber bubble in 2021, they started increasing once again in the latter part of the year. Unfortunately, the trend persists through 2022, with lumber prices doubling from…

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23
Feb

Tips to Make Your Custom Home Energy-Efficient

A few ways to make your home energy efficient. Homeowners today value energy efficiency when building or buying homes. If you are currently designing a custom home, investing in energy-efficient upgrades to reduce your monthly energy bills pays off. While buying energy-efficient appliances may seem like your only option, many do not realize that energy-efficient homes should start right from the structural foundation. To help you build a custom energy-efficient…

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  • Address: Peninsular Lumber Co. 4812 N. Grady Ave. Tampa, FL. 33614
  • Tel: 813-875-8805
  • Fax: 813-875-8813
  • Working Time: Mon. – Fri. : 7:00 – 4:30, Sat. : 7:00 – 12:00

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