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Old 08-25-2020, 08:04 PM   #1
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I also purchased the lot that many of you offered up advice before signing. However, building prices in the lakes region are extremely high. Can’t say for sure, but must believe it is cheaper to build in Mass then here. Spoke to one recommended builder and they are two years out and build nothing under 3k square feet at this time. We are in no rush, hoping prices and demand drop in a few years and I can move forward.


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I have a friend who is thinking of building. They asked me for rough idea what it will cost. I told them things are so crazy right now I would not be comfortable even guessing. Can you give me rough idea what the builders are telling you a sq ft? I have to think that even simple houses are over 200 sq ft right now.
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I have a friend who is thinking of building. They asked me for rough idea what it will cost. I told them things are so crazy right now I would not be comfortable even guessing. Can you give me rough idea what the builders are telling you a sq ft? I have to think that even simple houses are over 200 sq ft right now.
Just under $300 for a standard build. Timber frame, which we are looking to do is between 300 and 400. Nuts! Will it come down, no one knows for sure.


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Tonight's local news on WMUR had a story about a shortage of lumber right now likely because of Covid-19. This means higher prices.

Lumber production was reduced in April, and now there is a surge in demand due to remodeling and folks moving out of cities.

Alternatives to wood such as metal studs for framing and plastic boards (Trex) could be substitutes during the wood shortage and may be worth looking into. Obviously the Trex would be for decking.

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Tonight's local news on WMUR had a story about a shortage of lumber right now likely because of Covid-19. This means higher prices.

Lumber production was reduced in April, and now there is a surge in demand due to remodeling and folks moving out of cities.

Alternatives to wood such as metal studs for framing and plastic boards (Trex) could be substitutes during the wood shortage and may be worth looking into. Obviously the Trex would be for decking.
We started re-decking our permanent docks this spring. The contractor/supplier ran out of Trex in July. Just got word that supply is back. I don't know where we were in line. Presumably, all materials were ordered in May when I gave a deposit. Wood products, PT stringers, Oak posts all seemed OK and have been on site, or installed as far as they could go. Plan to be done next week.
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It's not just lumber. I've been looking for pavers and all the ones that I like are out of stock.
I think this is going to be a trend for the next few years at least, esp in the Lakes region.
With all these properties being purchased comes renovation projects. I see contractors being busy for the next 4-5 years with prices going through the roof.
A lot of projects are stalling because of lack of materials.
With the workforce moving to remote work you will see more young families moving into the Lakes region.
How long this trend lasts is anyone's guess.
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It's not just around here, it is all around the country. We have friends in the Chicago area and everybody wants decks or wants to repair their deck and he can't get materials. Materials are very hard to get if you can get them at all and the price is crazy. I know of one facility that usually has 400 employees and now they are back to 250 but that just isn't enough.
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