The eastern spruce lumber market stayed on an even keel yesterday although there were signs of price appreciation on some products, especially 2x4-9’ precuts. The eastern mills have seen heavy demand and sales throughout the week on them with subsequent orders attaining higher prices. Another hot item has been 2x6 #2 especially for 16’s. Buyers were also having greater difficulty yesterday finding coverage for quick shipping material from the mills, having to lean more heavily on the reloads to do so. Distributors were quick to firm if not raise prices on many items.