September 2026 Edition
Coil Is at $1,200. Your Duct Price Isn’t Done Moving.
Hot-rolled coil held near $1,200 a ton into September and galvanized is still catching up. Plus where fire and smoke dampers actually fail inspection, the finalized R-410A deadline change, and where Gulf Coast duct tonnage is going.
August 2026 Edition
Steel Is Up 44% Year Over Year. Price Your Duct Accordingly.
Hot-rolled coil is up 43.7% year over year while national nonresidential spending falls — but Louisiana starts are forecast up 26.9%. Plus the A2L provisions that land on the duct scope, and five things to settle before your next duct buyout.