Lumber thieves continue targeting North Texas home builders
Lumber thieves continue targeting North Texas home builders
While lumber prices have crept down since historic highs in May, wood continues to be a new hot commodity for thieves.
DALLAS - While lumber prices have crept down since historic highs in May, wood continues to be a new hot commodity for thieves.
With demand for building materials high, North Texas home builders are finding it hard to protect their sites.
The lumber thefts are adding to the struggle for home builders to try to keep housing costs down while facing everything from building permit delays to staffing shortages.