Lumber Shortage Causes Skyrocketing Prices, Impacting Construction Plans

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By: KDKA-TV News Staff

PITTSBURGH (KDKA) -- The price of lumber is continuing to soar.

As wood mills try to catch up following pandemic shutdowns, demand is skyrocketing.

Industry experts say lumber prices have added nearly $36,000 to the average price of a new single-family home.

Some suppliers say they can't keep certain products in stock.