Business Details
38 Years
experience
Your Trusted Source for Specialty Building Materials
U S Lumber was founded in 1988 in Birmingham, Alabama, with a vision to become a trusted partner in the building materials industry. Over 35 years, we have grown into one of North America's largest privately held distributors of specialty building products, serving over 15,000 customer locations across the United States and Canada. Our commitment to quality, relationships, and innovation has driven strategic acquisitions like Boston Cedar, NILCO, and Midwest Lumber, expanding our capabilities while maintaining personalized service. We specialize in distributing over 50 categories of products including engineered wood, cedar, moulding, decking, and weatherization materials, working closely with industry-leading manufacturers to meet evolving market demands.Our team of experts combines deep product knowledge with responsive support, ensuring contractors, builders, and retailers receive tailored solutions that enhance project outcomes. As an SBP brand, we leverage collective resources while preserving the local expertise that has defined our success. Our core values prioritize people, integrity, and community impact, guiding every decision as we continue advancing the building industry's standards through innovation and partnership.
Services
Trex Decking
Engineered Lumber
Moulding Solutions
Cedar Products
Weatherization Materials
Railing Systems
Hardwood Plywood
Siding & Trim
Structural Panels
Specialty Lumber
Details
- Year established: 1988
Highlights and features
- We offer 35+ years of expertise in specialty building materials distribution
- Our product portfolio includes 50+ categories from industry-leading manufacturers
- We maintain 15,000+ customer locations with localized inventory solutions
- Our team provides expert technical support and product knowledge
- We combine national resources with personalized, relationship-based service
What people say
Knowledgeable staff
Reliable service
Competitive pricing
Durable products
Professional sales team
Services
Trex Decking
Trex Decking offers durable, low-maintenance outdoor living solutions engineered for performance and aesthetics. Our composite decking resists fading, staining, and moisture damage while maintaining the natural wood appearance. Ideal for residential and commercial projects requiring long-lasting, sustainable materials that withstand harsh weather conditions.
Engineered Lumber
Our engineered lumber products combine advanced manufacturing with natural wood properties for superior strength and stability. These precision-engineered components maintain dimensional consistency while resisting warping and shrinkage, making them ideal for critical structural applications in residential and commercial construction projects requiring reliable load-bearing performance.
Cedar Products
Premium cedar products deliver natural beauty, durability, and weather resistance for exterior applications. Our cedar inventory includes dimension lumber, decking, and siding options that maintain consistent quality while offering natural insect resistance and thermal insulation properties for long-lasting architectural installations.
Weatherization Materials
Weatherization solutions protect structures against environmental elements while improving energy efficiency. Our product line includes housewraps, flashing systems, and sealants that create continuous protective barriers, preventing air infiltration and moisture damage while maintaining proper ventilation for optimal building performance and occupant comfort.
Moulding Solutions
Moulding products enhance interior and exterior aesthetics with decorative finishing touches. Our comprehensive selection includes primed and pre-finished options that maintain dimensional stability while offering versatile design possibilities for crown moulding, baseboards, door/window casings, and specialty architectural applications requiring precise detailing.
People
Lawrence Newton
Founder
Lawrence Newton established U S Lumber in 1988, growing the company from a Birmingham-based operation to a national distributor serving 15,000+ customer locations with 50+ product categories while maintaining core values of integrity and customer focus.
Questions
What building materials does U.S. LUMBER distribute?
We distribute over 50 categories including engineered wood, cedar, Trex decking, moulding, weatherization products, hardwood plywood, and specialty lumber from leading manufacturers.
Which regions does U.S. LUMBER serve?
We serve 15,000+ customer locations across the United States and Canada through strategically located distribution centers in key markets.
How long has U.S. LUMBER been in business?
We've served the building industry for over 35 years since our founding in 1988, combining experience with continuous innovation in specialty building materials.
What makes U.S. LUMBER different from competitors?
Our combination of national resources with personalized service, extensive product selection, technical expertise, and commitment to customer relationships creates unique value for our partners.
