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

Don Magruder
Sep 16, 20253 min read


Standing Room Only: FBMA Panel Tackles Tariffs, Labor, and the Future of Building
When Don Magruder took the stage to moderate the Florida Building Material Association’s (FBMA) highly anticipated panel, the room was...

RoMac Media
Sep 2, 20254 min read


August 2025 Whole House Commodity Index
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...

Don Magruder
Aug 18, 20253 min read


Why Upgrading Your Garage Door Opener Before It Breaks is a Smart Move
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...

RoMac Garage Door Expert
Aug 11, 20253 min read


What Is OSB and How Is It Used in Homebuilding?
When it comes to residential construction, few materials are as essential and versatile as OSB , or Oriented Strand Board . At RoMac...

RoMac Lumber Expert
Aug 4, 20252 min read


July 2025 Lumber & Commodity Report
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...

Don Magruder
Jul 16, 20252 min read


July 2025 Whole House Commodity Report
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...

Don Magruder
Jul 14, 20253 min read


Your Home Renovation Journey: A Homeowner’s Guide to Retrofitting Windows
Upgrading your home with new windows can significantly enhance both its appearance and energy efficiency. At RoMac Building Supply, we’re...

RoMac Window Expert
Jul 8, 20252 min read


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

Don Magruder
Jun 16, 20253 min read


Save Energy and Stay Comfortable: Why Retrofit Windows Are a Smart Choice for Florida Homes
Keeping your home comfortable year-round is no small task in Central Florida. Our summers bring intense heat and humidity; even our...

RoMac Window Expert
Jun 10, 20252 min read


How to Retrofit Your Older Central Florida Home for Hurricane Season
If your Central Florida home was built before 2000, it likely wasn’t constructed with modern hurricane-resistant standards in mind. But...

RoMac Materials Expert
Jun 2, 20252 min read


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

RoMac Media
May 28, 20253 min read


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

Don Magruder
May 19, 20252 min read


Expert Window Installation for New Construction: Behind the Scenes with Mico Customs & RoMac Building Supply
Anderson Window Installation | New Construction with Mico Customs & RoMac Building Supply Expert Anderson Window Installation for a...

RoMac Window Expert
May 19, 20252 min read


May 2025 Whole House Commodity Report
By Don Magruder The RoMac Building Supply Whole House Commodity Index (Index) for May 2025 increased .8 percent to $52,765, which is the...

Don Magruder
May 15, 20253 min read


Celebrating Growth: RoMac Hosts Board Cutting Ceremony for New Truss Plant
RoMac Building Supply marked an exciting new chapter with the official Board Cutting Ceremony for our new RoMac Distribution Truss Plant....

RoMac Media
Apr 30, 20252 min read


The RoMac Story: 80 Years in Florida’s Building Industry
Every business has a story, but not every story goes 80 rounds. In this latest video feature, we step into the ring—not with gloves, but...

RoMac Media
Apr 25, 20253 min read


April 2025 Lumber & Commodity Report
By Don Magruder The RoMac Building Supply Wood Commodity Index (Index) for April 2025 decreased to $435.61 per thousand, or 9.3 percent...

Don Magruder
Apr 24, 20252 min read


Glulam vs. LVL: What’s the Difference and When Should You Use Each One?
A Follow-Up to Our Blog on LVLs vs. 2x12s for Headers We recently received a great comment on our website in response to our blog...

RoMac Lumber Expert
Apr 21, 20253 min read


April 2025 Whole Commodity Report
By Don Magruder In last month’s report, I cautioned, “There is little doubt these tariffs will be inflationary unless these new tariffs...

Don Magruder
Apr 14, 20253 min read
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