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Builder Services

Our Focus is on Your Success!

You have building challenges, and our service experts know all about building. You'll get innovative, cost-saving solutions from our experts in every category, helping you build more profitably.

Now as part of Builders FirstSource, we have more to offer such as Digital Tools that let you harness the power of technology and READY-FRAME® prepared bundles of framing materials. Provide your clients with the quality results they demand when you work with National Lumber — one source, coordinating all your building materials from frame to finish for a streamlined process.

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Joining Your Building Team

Start your projects with expert attention from our experienced outside sales representatives—they come to you on your schedule. You provide the building plans and they'll recommend services offered by National Lumber and continue working hard to help you accomplish your goals.

Consider our experts an extension of your team—available to you when you have questions or when something needs special attention. Our inside sales team follows your building material orders right through to delivery.

Digital Tools

Builders FirstSource Digital Tools provide homebuilders with greater transparency and control over their projects. Powered by Paradigm technology, this revolutionary suite of tools helps you accelerate the sales process, better engage homebuyers, and streamline construction.

Harness the Power of Technology

Attract more homebuyers
Start building faster and more efficiently
Control project timeline and budget
Improve transparency
Engage trade partners

Builders FirstSource Digital Tools

READY-FRAME®

READY-FRAME® is now available to National Lumber customers in addition to our existing framing products for trusses, wall panels, and pre-cut materials. Everything to get the job done right the first time.

Benefits on the Jobsite

Computerized pre-cut framing materials
Delivered in bundles
More organized job site
Inkjet labeled & ready to go
Build 20% faster with your crew
Build more houses in less time
Reduced risks for injury

Learn More About READY-FRAME®

Accurate Material Take-offs

We strive for accurate take-offs every time, which reduces waste, increases efficiency, and saves money. All of this also helps to lower your construction costs, more important than ever in today's economy.

An accurate take-off means that we have taken everything into consideration. We consider related items that you may not have originally included in your quote request, but are necessary for your project.

Anticipating your needs reduces ordering mistakes or missing items. You'll get prompt responses to your order inquiries.

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Engineering & Design

Your project goes from a blueprint to installation supervision with experts to take you every step of the way. Our in-house engineering & design team will review your plans and meet with you to anticipate and address problems before construction begins.

Our team also will provide stamped plans that expedite the permit process. You will also receive an Engineered Wood Products installation review report with punch list and certified affidavits to building inspectors.

Learn About Engineering & Design Services

Turnkey Framing

We provide complete turnkey framing packages, guaranteeing the material take-off to complete our work, as well as teams of professionals to frame each project.

Eliminate confusion between suppliers and framers on your project. Key structural components such as roof and floor trusses, wood wall panels, and all other lumber and building materials required for your structure can be accounted for by one supplier — National Lumber Turnkey Framing.

Ask about our Double Guarantee.

Learn About Turnkey Advantages & Benefits

Custom prefabricated cupola delivered and installed by crane

Custom Prefabrication

Whatever you can imagine for your project, our expert designers and engineers can design. You can have cupolas, dormers, pergolas, gazebos, porticos, and more manufactured by our experts.

Precise custom design with 3D CAD software provides computer generated preliminary viewer files that can be sent for you to review a 3D model of your custom project. Our state-of-the-art manufacturing facilities will produce your components accurately and we’ll deliver them on schedule.

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Accurate, Fast Deliveries

You'll benefit from our large delivery fleet, which allows us to deliver just about anything, anywhere. If we manufacture or supply it, we deliver it. Delivery of in-stock inventory is guaranteed within 24 hours*. First outs are on jobsite by 7AM. Return pick-ups within 48 hours.

From flatbeds with Moffetts to boom trucks and cranes, we have the expertise to precisely place your building materials, prefabricated components, and delicate drywall or precut rafters on upper floors of a building. A fleet of box trucks deliver cabinetry and millwork products; while vans are used to deliver paint and supplies for paint contractors.

*Boom truck deliveries may require extended lead times.

Manufacturing

National Lumber has a manufacturing division, Builders FirstSource Truss & Components (formerly Reliable Truss), with extensive capabilities in providing a wide range of framing products and services that reduce labor and waste on the jobsite.

• Custom Prefab

• Precision End Trimming

• Precut Rafters

• Precision End Trim Floor Joists

• Wall Panels

• Roof and Floor Trusses

Learn About Panelization Advantages & Benefits

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Installed Services

Just as you subcontract work to a trusted plumber or other specialist, you can hire the insulation installers of Pro Insulators, a division of Builders FirstSource. You can count on having high-quality work done by certified, experienced installers.

Hire Pro Insulators for building code compliance and OSHA safety compliance for any insulation needed. We have proper safety and work equipment. Our teams install fiberglass batts, spray foam, and blown-in fiberglass.

In addition to insulation, we offer installed services for gutters. HIC #161268

Learn About Installed Services

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Cabinetry Design

Whether you build custom homes or multi-unit residential developments, your expectations will be exceeded by the expert designers of Kitchen Views, division of Builders FirstSource. Exceptional service is provided every step of the way.

Builders, contractors, and remodelers can consider Kitchen Views as part of their team, sending their clients to one of our eight inspirational showrooms to work with the experienced Kitchen Views designers.

Learn About Kitchen Views

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Remodelers PRO Force Team

Remodelers have special building challenges, so National Lumber has assembled an exceptional team of experts dedicated to serving the unique needs of remodeling contractors.

With PRO Force Specialists in each location and experienced managers, you will receive the service you deserve.

When you become a PRO Force Member, you will also receive special pricing.

PRO Force Membership is FREE, but there are qualifications for PRO Force Membership.

Learn About PRO Force Membership

Millwork Field Service

Consult our millwork experts about your next project. National Millwork has door and window experts to provide you with recommendations for products that meet your requirements and budget. Moulding trim experts help you plan everything needed for the finishing touches.

If you feel that something isn't perfect with a door or window product after delivery, contact your sales person. They will then assess the situation and if necessary a field service request will be submitted. National Millwork's Field Service Coordinator will schedule service by one of our courteous manufacturer-certified technicians.

Replacement of parts and product repairs are done at your convenience. We guarantee your complete satisfaction.

Quality Paint & Sundries

Find quality California Paints plus all the supplies you need at our 4 paint locations in Berlin, Gardner, Mansfield, and Newton. Our staff is ready to help you with product recommendations and services such as color matching.

We have everything professional contractors need for any project. Offering low contractor prices on a large stocked inventory and call-ahead ordering. We strive to get you in and out fast, so you get back to your jobsite.

Learn About California Paints