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By Don Magruder New tariffs on Canadian lumber and continued mill curtailments and closures reversed last month’s gains in the wood commodity markets despite continued unimpressive housing numbers nationally and in Florida.  For October 2025, the RoMac Building Supply Lumber and Commodity Index (Index) increased 6.2 percent to $366.94 per thousand, with both dimensional lumber and sheathings increasing in price. There is a continued belief that these markets are at or near th

The building industry is evolving, and wood is leading the way once again. Cross-laminated timber (CLT) is reshaping how architects, engineers, and builders think about construction, offering a sustainable, durable, and efficient alternative to traditional materials like steel and concrete. At RoMac Building Supply, we’ve always believed in combining craftsmanship with innovation. CLT represents the next step in that commitment, using the strength and beauty of wood in a way

The RoMac Legacy Series: 80 Years of Building Community For 80 years, RoMac Building Supply has been more than a name in Central Florida. It has been a family story rooted in hard work, resilience, and community. To celebrate this milestone, we created the RoMac Legacy Series, a three-part look at the people who built, rebuilt, and continue to grow our company. In part one, Dan Robuck Sr. reflected on RoMac’s beginnings and the strength of the community that helped the compa

By Don Magruder The RoMac Building Supply Whole House Commodity Index (Index) for October 2025 increased by .06 percent to $50,957 despite continued unimpressive housing numbers nationally and in the state of Florida.  Nationally, housing starts were down 8.5 percent, while starts in Florida dropped 6.0 percent, according to the Census Bureau. The Florida Realtors report August home sales were down 3.5 percent as the housing inventory grew year-on-year to 5.3 months, or an in

For eighty years, RoMac Building Supply has stood as more than a lumberyard — it’s been a cornerstone of community, craftsmanship, and...

Roots in 1945: A Post-War Beginning The RoMac story begins in 1945, just after World War II, when three brothers purchased half of...

By Don Magruder After an August break, the RoMac Building Supply Wood Commodity Index (Index) for September 2025 decreased for the 2...

By Don Magruder The RoMac Building Supply Whole House Commodity Index (Index) for September 2025 dropped to $50,644, or .8 percent, from...

When Don Magruder took the stage to moderate the Florida Building Material Association’s (FBMA) highly anticipated panel, the room was...

By Don Magruder The RoMac Building Supply Whole House Commodity Index (Index) for August 2025 dropped to $51,071 or 1.0 percent from the...

A garage door opener is one of those home systems we often take for granted — until it stops working. By then, you might be dealing with...

When it comes to residential construction, few materials are as essential and versatile as OSB , or Oriented Strand Board . At RoMac...

By Don Magruder The RoMac Building Supply Wood Commodity Index (Index) for July 2025 decreased 1.8 percent to $384.21 per thousand as the...

By Don Magruder The RoMac Building Supply Whole House Commodity Index (Index) for July 2025 dropped to $51,565 or 1.5 percent from the...

Upgrading your home with new windows can significantly enhance both its appearance and energy efficiency. At RoMac Building Supply, we’re...

By Don Magruder The RoMac Building Supply Whole House Commodity Index (Index) for May 2025 decreased .8 percent to $52,324 wiping away...

Keeping your home comfortable year-round is no small task in Central Florida. Our summers bring intense heat and humidity; even our...

If your Central Florida home was built before 2000, it likely wasn’t constructed with modern hurricane-resistant standards in mind. But...

Vision to Reality: Behind the Scenes with BWC Construction When you step inside the former Butler Chevrolet building in downtown...

By Don Magruder The RoMac Building Supply Wood Commodity Index (Index) for May 2025 decreased 6.4 percent to $407.71 per thousand as...