Everyone has been wondering if and when lumber costs will decrease. There must be a stop to the rise in lumber prices occurring for more than a year, right? The short answer to this is “Yes, eventually,” but the fuller response is less reassuring. According to a 2021 article in Forbes Magazine, “prices will remain high for another two or three years, then drop back to more normal levels.” Are you eager to learn more about rising lumber costs and eco-crate solutions? Continue reading.
Why Lumber Costs Are Rising
The issue actually started before the pandemic had begun. In the early 2000s, a tiny mountain pine beetle was found to be destroying trees across the continent. They had already destroyed enough trees in the years before the pandemic to construct 9 million single-family houses.
Then, in 2020, travel restrictions and shutdowns forced individuals to stay at home. Many wanted to start home improvement projects, which put further pressure on the already strained lumber supply.
Labor shortages have hampered the situation, and it will take some time for the supply of lumber to catch up to the demand. New mills with increased capacity are necessary to restore the market’s equilibrium, but there is a good chance that this won’t occur until late 2023.
So why should you give eco-crate systems some serious consideration right now? Because lumber and plywood prices will continue to rise and cost your corporation more than necessary.
Here are three key reasons to choose eco-crate:
Environmental Sustainability
Eco crates are built using basic, 100% renewable materials. Moreover, they are easy to recycle and 100% recyclable. This can be done along with other paper and corrugated materials in your typical recycling program.
The dependability and durability of eco crates make them a perfect choice for reuse. Due to their lightweight design, less supply chain energy is used (e.g., forklifts, transport fuel), making the shipment process itself more environmentally sustainable.
As a highly efficient packing container, it saves thousands of corrugated boxes annually. The Eco-Pak by Budd Van Lines replaces over 100,000 boxes a year. This translates to a much smaller carbon footprint across the country.
Durability
Normal shipping wear and tear, which is highly prevalent in a conventional wood crate, is not an issue when shipping in eco crates. Compared to a conventional wood crate, eco crates are less fragile and preserve their structural integrity more consistently. As opposed to how most wood crates are closed, the process of setting up, knocking down, and re-closing eco crates doesn’t leave any damage points.
Cost Savings
Corporate clients can expect about 30% in cost savings if they decide to go with the eco-crate system rather than traditional wooden crates during their move. So, you’ll not only be saving the environment but a sizable amount of money as well.
Are you looking to relocate your office, retail store, university, or any other organization? You can count on Budd Van Lines’ trusted office moving services to ensure that all your furniture and items are safely disassembled, stored, and transported to your new location efficiently and affordably. Besides that, our corporate moving service has helped thousands of employees start their new employment across the country in an easy, fuss-free way!