Building material prices, August 2026
Goods used in home building were up 7.8% over the 12 months to August 2026. Softwood lumber was up 11.7% and drywall up 0.2%. Figures for this month are preliminary.
| Material | Index | 12-month change |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | ||
| All goods used in home building | 348.930 | +7.8% |
| Wood | ||
| Softwood lumber (framing) | 294.506 | +11.7% |
| Hardwood lumber | 286.365 | +1.7% |
| Plywood | 298.353 | +10.0% |
| Wood millwork (doors, windows, trim) | 369.445 | +4.0% |
| Stock wood kitchen cabinets | 123.140 | +0.2% |
| Walls and roofs | ||
| Drywall and gypsum products | 484.844 | +0.2% |
| Insulation | 289.038 | +1.1% |
| Asphalt roofing and siding | 373.881 | +3.8% |
| Interior paint and primer | 161.117 | +1.6% |
| Masonry | ||
| Ready-mix concrete | 395.299 | +2.3% |
| Cement | 356.119 | -1.1% |
| Brick and clay tile | 272.819 | +1.0% |
| Plumbing and electrical | ||
| Plumbing fixtures and fittings | 381.344 | +5.1% |
| Water heaters | Not available | Not available |
| Copper wire and cable | 602.663 | +27.3% |
| Metal doors and frames | 477.281 | +2.9% |
Sources
- US Bureau of Labor Statistics, Producer Price Index by commodity, not seasonally adjusted, retrieved through the BLS Public Data API
- US Bureau of Labor Statistics, PPI detailed report and revision policy
Checked 29 October 2026. The latest four months are preliminary and BLS may revise them. These are producer prices, what domestic producers charge, not store shelf prices.