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Why does lumber to build new homes in Utah cost $35K more than a year ago? Blame the coronavirus.

Mills are behind since the onset of COVID-19 and more construction coming, and there’s little relief ahead.

(Trent Nelson | The Salt Lake Tribune) Jason Butterfield and Jason Barnett walk through the sparse yard at regional building supplier Sunpro's store in Salt Lake City on Tuesday, April 27, 2021. A national shortage of lumber is stalling and driving up costs on big construction projects and small home improvements alike in Utah.