What Talbert Building Supply does

Talbert Building Supply is a privately held, family-owned building materials distributor headquartered in Roxboro, North Carolina, operating seven branch locations across North Carolina and Virginia (Roxboro, Durham, Clarksville VA, Asheboro, Clemmons, Danville VA, and Burlington). The company sells a full-line catalog of structural and finish building products — framing lumber, engineered wood products, trusses, panels and sheathing, roofing, building wrap, windows and exterior doors, siding and exterior trim, stone veneer, insulation, drywall, cabinetry, interior doors, moulding, decking, hardware, and power tools — sourced from more than 100 branded manufacturers including Boise Cascade, Doman Tucker, Marvin, Trex, James Hardie, Huber, CertainTeed, MiTek, and Pacific Woodtech. Its core technology stack is value-added services layered onto traditional distribution: precision EWP cutting via the proprietary SawTek Pro automated saw, 3D BIM-based material estimating through licensed MiTek SAPPHIRE Supply / Boise Cascade BC Framer software, a Custom Millwork Shop at Clemmons that fabricates mouldings, cabinets, doors, and architectural details, and AAMA-certified turnkey Installed Sales for framing, windows, doors, siding, drywall, and decking.

The business model is hybrid distribution plus value-added services. Revenue is generated primarily through hardware sales of building materials on credit-account and cash-account terms, supplemented by professional services fees for installed sales, estimating and EWP design, custom millwork fabrication, and structural sales support. Go-to-market is direct and local: each branch runs a showroom with product displays, dedicated sales staff (general and category specialists), the Talbert ToGo pickup service for contractors and homeowners, a delivery fleet with GPS tracking and next-day capability for in-stock materials, and a Customer Portal (Web Track) with iOS/Android apps that supports 24/7 ordering, ACH payments, job-balance review, and QuickBooks export. The company was founded from a 1930s-era sawmill and planer mill, with the current seven-branch footprint built through a mix of greenfield openings (2004, 2011, 2022) and acquisitions of legacy lumberyards (West Durham Lumber Co., Hedgecock Lumber Co., Poindexter Lumber Company), most recently adding the Clemmons branch with its millwork capability and the Danville full-line lumberyard.

Name

Talbert Building Supply

Legal name

Talbert Building Supply

Website

https://talbertbuildingsupply.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1930

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Talbert Building Supply is a family-owned, regional full-line building materials distributor serving general contractors, trade contractors, builders, and homeowners across North Carolina and Virginia through seven branches, supplemented by value-added services including precision EWP cutting, BIM-based estimating, custom millwork, and turnkey installation.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Building Materials Distribution

NAICS

Lumber, Plywood, Millwork, and Wood Panel Merchant Wholesalers (42331), Roofing, Siding, and Insulation Material Merchant Wholesalers (42333), Other Construction Material Merchant Wholesalers (42339), Brick, Stone, and Related Construction Material Merchant Wholesalers (42332)

SIC

Wholesale-Lumber & Other Construction Materials (5030), Wholesale-Lumber, Plywood, Millwork & Wood Panels (5031), Retail-Lumber & Other Building Materials Dealers (5211)

akta.pro primary industry

Building Materials & Lumber Distribution (CRAOAFAD)

akta.pro secondary industries

Windows, Doors & Millwork Distribution (CRAOAFAI), Structural & Framing Components Retail (Trusses, Joists, Beams, Engineered Wood) (CRAIAEAJ), Sheet Goods & Panels Retail (Drywall, Cement Board, Sheathing) (CRAIAEAB), Doors, Windows & Millwork Retail (Interior/Exterior Doors, Windows, Moulding) (CRAIAEAI), Joinery, Millwork & Casework Installation (Cabinetry, Built-Ins) (IMAFANAJ)

Keywords

• Building materials distribution
• Engineered wood products
• Lumber supply
• Custom millwork services
• Construction materials supplier

Headquarters

HQ city

Roxboro

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices7 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Building Materials Sales: Core revenue from selling building materials including lumber, engineered wood products, roofing, siding, windows, doors, insulation, drywall, cabinetry, decking, and hardware. Offers both credit accounts with payment terms and cash accounts for point-of-sale purchases.
2. Professional Services (Installed Sales): Turnkey installation services for framing, building wrap, windows, doors, siding, drywall, interior doors, trim, stairs, hardware, decking, and cabinetry. Includes AAMA-certified project management and manufacturer-trained installation.
3. Estimating & EWP Design Services: Material estimating and optimized engineered wood product layouts using MiTek SAPPHIRE Supply, BC Framer, and BC Calc software. Provides 3D modeling and detailed bill of materials for framing, roofing, building wrap, siding, and drywall.
4. Custom Millwork Fabrication: Custom handcrafted millwork products including moulding, cabinets, doors, stair treads, corbels, and architectural details fabricated at the Clemmons Custom Millwork Shop.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Talbert Building Supply is a regional building materials distributor that sells framing lumber, engineered wood products, roofing, siding, panels, sheathing, windows, doors, insulation, drywall, cabinetry, decking, masonry materials, and hardware through seven lumberyard/showroom locations across North Carolina and Virginia. The company layers value-added services on top of materials, including 3D BIM-based material estimating, precision EWP cutting via its proprietary SawTek Pro system, handcrafted custom millwork fabrication, and AAMA-certified turnkey installation services. Dedicated delivery fleets, Talbert ToGo pickup, and an online Customer Portal support account-based ordering and last-mile jobsite delivery.

Product overview

Talbert Building Supply is a multi-location building materials supplier serving North Carolina and Virginia. The company operates a unified product portfolio organized into 21 product categories spanning structural materials (masonry, framing lumber, engineered wood products, trusses), exterior envelope products (roofing, building wrap, windows/doors, siding, stone veneer, millwork), and interior finishing (insulation, drywall, cabinetry, doors, moulding). The company also provides value-added services including installed sales, precision estimating using MiTek and Boise Cascade software, SawTek Pro automated cutting, custom millwork, delivery with GPS tracking, and a customer web portal. The product range is sourced from over 100 branded suppliers including major manufacturers like James Hardie, Marvin, Trex, CertainTeed, and Huber.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• SawTek Pro: Automated saw system for precisely cutting engineered wood products, primarily BCI Joists, located at the Roxboro branch.
• Talbert Design Gallery

Products and services

• Masonry & Foundation Concrete block, brick, anchor bolts, rebar, mortar, manufactured stone, and waterproofing materials for residential and commercial foundations, sourced from Triangle Brick Company, Chandler Concrete Company, Grotto Hardscapes, and Pine Hall Brick.
• Framing Lumber Dimensional and framing lumber including Spruce (SPF), Southern Yellow Pine (SYP), Pressure Treated SYP, and Fire Treated Lumber, with Doman Tucker treated items carrying a Lifetime Limited Warranty.
• Panels & Sheathing Subflooring and sheathing products including Huber AdvanTech, LP Legacy, LP TopNotch, Weyerhaeuser Diamond, Weyerhaeuser Edge Gold, LP TechShield radiant barrier panels, and the Huber ZIP System structural roof and wall system.
• Engineered Wood Products (EWP) Structural framing products including BCI Joists, Boise Cascade engineered wood, Pacific Woodtech treated LVL with TRU-CORE technology, Anthony Forest Products glulam beams, and MiTek structural hangers and connectors.
• Trusses Pre-built roof and floor trusses for residential and commercial applications, delivered with installation drawings and building inspection documentation sourced from quality truss manufacturers.
• Roofing Roofing materials including CertainTeed and IKO architectural shingles, Central States Manufacturing and Union Corrugating metal panels, and underlayments from Warrior Roofing, FelTex, Titanium UDL30, WeatherTek 20, and RhinoRoof.
• Building Wrap & Flashing Weather barrier products including TYPAR building wrap, Grip-Rite Commercial Grade-D wrap, and the Huber ZIP System for integrated air and water-resistive barrier solutions.
• Windows & Exterior Doors Windows from Marvin, Wincore, Atrium, Ply Gem, and Windsor, plus exterior doors from Therma-Tru, DSA, Dallas Millwork, Reeb, and Velux skylights.
• Siding & Exterior Trim Siding options including James Hardie fiber cement, LP SmartSide engineered wood, ProVia and Style Crest vinyl, Millboard composite, Modern Mill Acre Shiplap upcycled rice hull siding, and NewTechWood composite, plus MiraTEC and VERSATEX PVC exterior trim.
• Stone Veneer Manufactured stone veneer from ProVia, Versetta Stone, Evolve Stone, Horizon Stone, StoneCraft, and Casa di Sassi for indoor and outdoor applications.
• Exterior Millwork Exterior millwork including Arndt & Herman, Fypon polyurethane products, Mid-America shutters, and VERSAWRAP column wraps.
• Insulation Insulation products including Knauf fiberglass batt insulation (R-8 to R-49), CertainTeed insulation for various spaces, and Dow Styrofoam extruded polystyrene rigid insulation.
• Drywall & Gypsum Lightweight, moisture/mold resistant, and fire-rated drywall; joint compounds; PermaBase and HardieBacker cement boards from CertainTeed, USG, and National Gypsum.
• Cabinetry Kitchen and bath cabinetry from Waypoint Cabinetry, Wellborn Cabinet, Bertch Cabinet, Fabuwood Kitchen Cabinetry, and JSI Cabinetry, showcased at the Talbert Design Gallery showroom.
• Interior Doors Interior doors from North State Millwork, Reeb, Tucker Door & Trim (Masonite, Rogue Valley), Woodgrain Distribution, Jenkins Millwork, and TruStile Doors.
• Moulding & Stairs Moulding profiles from EastCoast Mouldings, Garden State Lumber, Smith Millwork, and Charles Grey, plus stair parts from Crown Heritage in various wood species.
• Decking & Outdoor Living Products Composite and PVC decking (Trex), wood decking (Yellow Pine, Cedar, Hardwoods), porch flooring (tongue & groove), aluminum/vinyl/cable/glass railing, hardscapes, porch enclosures, and outdoor miscellaneous items.
• Residential Door Hardware Door hardware from Schlage, Emtek, Baldwin, and Copper Creek including levers, handles, knobs, and accessories.
• Commercial Door & Hardware Commercial architectural doors, hollow metal doors and frames, fire-rated doors, bathroom partitions, commercial door hardware, access control, exit devices, hinges, locks, closers, thresholds, and louvers from Custom Metal Products, Hager, and Republic.
• Power Tools Power tools including Festool specialty systems, Paslode nailing systems, and Milwaukee tools for framing and finish applications.
• Fasteners Adhesives, caulks, sealants, general fasteners, and MiTek hangers and connectors for framing applications.
• Product Specialists Expert product specialists for Premium Windows & Doors, Decking & Outdoor Living, Vinyl Siding & Windows, Cabinetry, and Structural Sales to assist with project planning and product selection.
• Installed Sales Turnkey installation services for licensed contractors covering framing, building wrap, windows, doors, siding, drywall, trim, stairs, hardware, decking, and cabinetry, managed by AAMA-certified project managers with manufacturer-trained installers.
• Estimating & EWP Design Precise material estimates and optimized EWP designs using MiTek SAPPHIRE Supply, Boise Cascade BC Framer, and BC Calc software, including 3D BIM modeling and comprehensive bill of materials for framing, roofing, building wrap, siding, and drywall.
• SawTek Pro Automated saw service at the Roxboro headquarters for precision cutting of engineered wood products, primarily BCI Joists, with computer-controlled routing for pre-designed holes and color-coded labeled pieces for installation layouts.
• Custom Millwork Shop Handcrafted custom millwork at the Clemmons branch including custom mouldings, panel/casework, stair treads, corbels, mantels, wood door reproductions, custom barn doors, and wood siding in Red Oak, White Oak, Poplar, Sapele, and Maple.
• Delivery Delivery services with tractor-trailers, flatbeds, box trucks, and pickups with truck-mounted forklifts, offering GPS real-time tracking, AI dash cams, next-day delivery for in-stock materials ordered by noon, digital photo documentation, and job-site material positioning.
• Showrooms Showrooms at all seven locations featuring product displays for windows, doors, roofing, siding, stone veneer, cabinetry, moulding, and decking, with expert guidance from category specialists including the Talbert Design Gallery in Burlington.
• Talbert ToGo Convenient pickup service allowing customers to call, email, or visit for orders with 2-hour advance notice for pre-staging and quick in-store pickup, available at all branch locations.
• Account Services Account management including credit and cash account setup, credit line reviews, job subaccounts, AIA billing, invoice inquiries, lien waivers, and credit references, led by a Certified Credit Executive (CCE).
• Customer Portal (Web Track) Online portal providing 24/7 account access, secure ACH payments, job balance reviews, order status tracking, invoice management, QuickBooks export, and delivery tracking, available via web and iOS/Android mobile apps.

Quantifiable outcome

• Orders placed by noon for in-stock materials delivered next business day
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration1 record

Feature4 records

Partnerships

13 partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Doman Tucker LumbercoreOthersLongstanding partnership for treated lumber supply. Doman Tucker produces AWPA-approved treated lumber with Lifetime Limited Warranty. Zero wood waste manufacturing with all byproducts utilized and excess chemicals recaptured.
• Boise CascadecoreTechnology or IntegrationBoise Cascade manufactures engineered wood products including BCI Joists, LVLs, and Glulams. Talbert uses BC Framer and BC Calc software for EWP design and BC Calc for beam sizing.
• MiTekcoreTechnology or IntegrationMiTek provides SAPPHIRE Supply software for 3D BIM modeling and material estimating. Used with Boise Cascade products for optimized EWP layouts and precision-cut packages.
• Huber WoodworkcoreTechnology or IntegrationHuber provides AdvanTech subflooring and ZIP System structural roof and wall system with integrated air and water-resistive barrier for streamlined weatherization.
• Pacific WoodtechcoreTechnology or IntegrationPacific Woodtech provides Treated Laminated Veneer Lumber (LVL) using TRU-CORE Technology protecting against fungal rot, decay, and wood-destroying insects.
• CertainTeedcoreTechnology or IntegrationCertainTeed supplies roofing shingles, insulation products for various spaces, and drywall products including lightweight, moisture-resistant, and fire-rated options.
• Marvin Windows and DoorscoreTechnology or IntegrationMarvin provides premium windows and doors with three product collections organized by design detail, flexibility, and customization possibilities. Featured in Talbert showrooms and installation projects.
• James HardiecoreTechnology or IntegrationJames Hardie fiber cement products combining beautiful design with high performance for siding applications.
• TrexcoreTechnology or IntegrationTrex composite decking with Enhance Naturals and Signature Rod Rail products featured in showrooms and decking displays.
• USGcoreTechnology or IntegrationUSG supplies joint compounds for drywall finishing applications.
• TruStile DoorscoreTechnology or IntegrationTruStile provides high-quality interior doors with design options for transforming home interiors.
• FestoolcoreTechnology or IntegrationFestool provides professional power tools including jigsaws and sanders for precision cutting and finishing.
• Anthony Forest ProductscoreTechnology or IntegrationNorth America's largest producer of Southern Yellow Pine glue-laminated beams (glulam) for commercial and residential applications.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves12 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Others

• Boise Cascade: Boise Cascade is a major manufacturer and distributor of engineered wood products (BCI Joists, LVL, Glulam) and a wholesale building products distributor with a national branch network. Connected to Talbert as a core EWP supplier via BC Framer/BC Calc and a comparable distribution/building-products business model.

Broad incumbents

• US LBM: US LBM is a leading national distributor of building materials with ~400+ locations across the U.S., offering lumber, EWP, millwork, windows, and specialty building products to builders and contractors. Comparable product breadth and pro customer focus; substantially larger and PE-backed.
• Huttig Building Products: Huttig was a national distributor of millwork, building products, and wood products used in new residential construction and home repair/remodeling (sold to Hardwoods Distribution in 2024). Direct overlap with Talbert's millwork, doors, and pro-builder focus; broader national footprint.
• 84 Lumber: 84 Lumber is one of the largest privately held building materials suppliers in the U.S., operating ~250+ stores across 35+ states with framing lumber, EWP, installed sales, and a dedicated truss plant network. Comparable to Talbert in product mix and pro-contractor focus, but operating at national scale.
• BMC Stock Holdings: BMC (now operating as part of BMC) is a major U.S. distributor and manufacturer of building products including framing lumber, EWP, trusses, windows, doors, and millwork serving the new residential construction market. Direct overlap with Talbert in EWP, trusses, and pro-builder focus; significantly larger footprint.
• SRS Distribution: SRS Distribution is the largest wholesale distributor of roofing and one of the largest exterior building products distributors in the U.S. with 700+ branches. Overlaps with Talbert's roofing, siding, windows, and doors portfolio but at a much larger national scale; private-equity backed.
• ABC Supply Co. ABC Supply is the largest wholesale distributor of roofing and one of the largest of siding, windows, and other exterior building products in North America, with 900+ branches. Comparable in roofing, siding, and window categories and contractor customer base; substantially larger and more national.

Direct peers

• Carter Lumber: Carter Lumber is a family-owned, multi-state full-line lumberyard and building products dealer with similar pro-contractor focus, kitchen/bath showrooms, installed services, and engineered wood product offerings. Highly comparable to Talbert in business model, customer base, and regional roll-up strategy.
• Lansing Building Products: Lansing is one of the largest U.S. distributors of exterior building products — windows, siding, millwork, roofing, and rainware — serving contractors, builders, and remodelers through 100+ branches. Comparable to Talbert's exterior envelope and millwork focus with strong installed-sales orientation.

Regional players

• Ridout Lumber: Ridout Lumber is a family-owned multi-state building materials dealer in the Carolinas offering lumber, EWP, windows, doors, and millwork to contractors. Highly comparable to Talbert in business model, family ownership, and Carolinas footprint; a likely regional competitor.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles8 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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