Country Lumber
Country Lumber is a Becker, Minnesota-based independent building materials supplier serving contractors, remodelers, and homeowners across Central Minnesota and surrounding states. The company operates a showroom, in-house AutoCAD Design Center, specialized delivery fleet, and a secondary Wahkon location serving lake-cabin markets.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded1984
- HeadquartersBecker, United States
- Headcount11–50
- GTM typeB2B and B2C
- OfferingHardware or Manufacturing
What Country Lumber does
Country Lumber is an independent, family-run building materials retailer founded in 1984 and headquartered in Becker, Minnesota. The company supplies lumber, decking, railing, cabinetry, windows, doors, roofing, siding, and flooring to a customer base that spans professional contractors, remodelers, do-it-yourself homeowners, and cabin/lake-property owners across Central Minnesota, the Twin Cities, and — via its delivery fleet — Wisconsin and the Dakotas. Operations are anchored by a single large retail and yard facility relocated in 2024 to the Becker Industrial Park, with a secondary "Launch Center" in Wahkon, Minnesota that serves the lake-cabin market.
The company's technology surface is conventional but operationally tailored to its customer base. Its in-house Design Center uses AutoCAD to produce project takeoffs, material lists, and design renderings that bundle spec-writing with materials procurement. Order fulfillment is supported by an owned specialized delivery fleet — boom trucks, flatbeds, box trucks, and a truck-mounted forklift — that enables daily delivery and rooftop drop-offs, a service typically associated with larger pro-focused dealers. A second Wahkon location extends the same model into the lake-cabin and second-home segment north of the Twin Cities.
Country Lumber's revenue model is transaction-based and project-driven: customers obtain quotes on specific jobs, materials are picked up or delivered, and design services are billed as part of the project workflow rather than as standalone subscription or enterprise contracts. The customer mix is dominated by small and mid-sized contractors and individual homeowners, with no recurring enterprise or master-service revenue visible. The business is privately held, has not raised outside capital, and has no disclosed M&A activity; reinvestment is funded internally, including the 2024 facility relocation and ongoing sales and design hires through 2025–2026.
Country Lumber firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- Country Lumber
- Legal name
- Country Lumber, Inc.
- Website
- https://countrylumber.us
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 1984
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 11–50 employees
- Short description
- Country Lumber is a Becker, Minnesota-based independent building materials supplier serving contractors, remodelers, and homeowners across Central Minnesota and surrounding states. The company operates a showroom, in-house AutoCAD Design Center, specialized delivery fleet, and a secondary Wahkon location serving lake-cabin markets.
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Country Lumber industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Building Materials Retail
- NAICS
- Lumber, Plywood, Millwork, and Wood Panel Merchant Wholesalers (42331)
- SIC
- Retail-Lumber & Other Building Materials Dealers (5211), Wholesale-Lumber, Plywood, Millwork & Wood Panels (5031)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Lumber & Timber Retail (Dimensional Lumber, Plywood, OSB) (CRAIAEAA)
- akta.pro secondary industry
- Building Materials & Lumber Distribution (CRAOAFAD)
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Where Country Lumber is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Becker
- HQ country
- United States
- HQ region
- North America
Offices2 records
Markets served
Country Lumber business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B and B2C
- Offering type
- Hardware or Manufacturing
- Cost components
- Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales
Revenue model
- Building Materials Sales: Retail sales of lumber, trusses, millwork, decking, windows, siding, roofing, doors, and related building materials to contractors and homeowners. Products include treated lumber, cedar, composite decking, LP SmartSide, Certainteed/James Hardie/Rollex/Edco siding, Versetta Stone, Malarkey/TAMKO/GAF shingles, Marvin/Thermo-Tech windows, Bayer Built/Heritage Millwork doors and millwork, Schlage/Emtek hardware, and various railing systems.
- Design and Drafting Services: In-house design center providing drafting and design services for construction projects including new homes, garages, decks, basement finishes, remodels, and additions. Uses AutoCAD for accuracy and archives plans for future reference.
- Delivery Services: Daily deliveries using boom trucks, flatbeds, box trucks, and truck-mounted forklift. Specialized rooftop deliveries for shingles and materials. Delivery throughout Central Minnesota, Twin Cities Metro, and beyond.
Pricing tiers
| Model | Billing | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Other | Pay-as-you-go | Quote-based pricing for all building materials and services |
Go-to-market motion2 records
Distribution channels3 records
Marketing channels6 records
Country Lumber product offering
Product offeringCore offering
Country Lumber is a traditional lumberyard that retails lumber, trusses, millwork, decking, siding, roofing, windows, doors, hardware, and interior trim to residential contractors and homeowners across Central Minnesota and the Twin Cities Metro. The company differentiates through an in-house AutoCAD-based Design Center for new homes, garages, decks, remodels, and additions, and a self-owned delivery fleet offering daily deliveries with specialized equipment including boom trucks for rooftop shingle delivery and a truck-mounted forklift for difficult-access jobsites.
Product overview
Country Lumber is a traditional lumberyard offering a comprehensive portfolio of building materials and services rather than a unified software platform. The core offering centers on lumber and general building materials, complemented by specialized product lines including: composite decking (AZEK TimberTech, Trex, Armadillo, Deckorators), cedar and exotic wood decking, and aluminum railings (Westbury, AFCO); siding solutions (LP SmartSide, Diamond Kote, Certainteed, James Hardie, Rollex, Edco, Versetta Stone); roofing (Malarkey, TAMKO, GAF, Certainteed, and steel roofing from multiple vendors); windows (Marvin, ThermoTech); exterior and interior doors from multiple manufacturers (Bayer Built, Heritage Millwork, Therma-Tru, Waudena); stair systems and interior trim (Bayer Built, Heritage Millwork, Brainerd Hardwoods, JJJ Custom Millwork); and door hardware (Schlage, Emtek). The company differentiates through complementary services including an in-house Design Center with AutoCAD drafting capabilities and daily delivery services with specialized equipment. Products are distributed through their main Becker location and a Launch Center showroom in Wahkon serving lake cabin country.
Differentiator
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Products and services
- Lumber and Building Materials Traditional lumberyard offering a wide range of building materials including lumber, plywood, trusses, and general construction materials for contractors and homeowners.
- Decking Materials Composite (AZEK TimberTech, Trex, Armadillo, Deckorators), cedar (Selkirk Western Red Cedar), and aluminum decking products for residential deck construction, offering stain/scratch resistance, low maintenance, and natural wood appearance options.
- Siding, Soffit, and Stone Residential siding products including LP SmartSide engineered wood siding, Diamond Kote Prefinished siding, Certainteed vinyl siding, James Hardie fiber cement siding, Rollex and Edco steel siding/soffit/trim, and Versetta Stone manufactured stone siding.
- Roofing Materials Residential roofing shingles and steel roofing from Malarkey (Vista AR), TAMKO, Certainteed (Landmark), GAF (North America's largest roofing manufacturer), and Metal Sales/Midwest Metal/Metal Wholesalers/Fabral steel roofing.
- Windows and Doors Made-to-order Marvin windows and doors with customization options, ThermoTech premium vinyl windows, Bayer Built and Heritage Millwork exterior doors, Therma-Tru doors, and Waudena premium steel and fiberglass entry systems.
- Interior Doors Interior doors from Bayer Built (traditional raised and flat panel options, rustic Louver/Cafe, French doors, Accordion Doors) and Heritage Millwork (raised or flat panel designs in multiple wood species, including solid panel doors and interior French glass doors).
- Stair Systems and Stair Parts Architectural stair systems with components including newels, balusters, and handrails from Bayer Built and Heritage Millwork (including LJ Smith Stair Systems distribution for the upper Midwest).
- Interior Trim and Mouldings Interior mouldings and trim from Heritage Millwork, Bayer Built (Ferche and Menzner bases, blocks, panels, casing, corners, and moulding options), Brainerd Hardwoods (handcrafted interior doors, mouldings, stair parts, flooring, paneling, and custom millwork since 1980), and JJJ Custom Millwork (custom millwork including accent windows, window grilles, and finish services).
- Door Hardware and Locks Schlage electronic and smart locks (Schlage Sense Bluetooth/Apple HomeKit/Alexa/Google Assistant, Schlage Connect Z-Wave/Alexa, Schlage Touch keyless) and Emtek custom-assembled door hardware with mix-and-match knobs, levers, rosettes, and finishes.
- Railing Systems Westbury aluminum railing systems (Tuscany, Riviera, Montego, Veranda, VertiCable, Drink Rail series) and AFCO extruded aluminum railings with seven AAMA-2604 powder coat finishes and limited lifetime structural warranty.
- Diamond Pier Footings Alternative to poured concrete pier footings installed with jack hammer, available in DP50, DP75, and DP100 sizes with load capacity from 2,700# to 6,300# and lifetime of structure warranty.
- Forever Barnwood New wood products processed to mirror aged barnwood appearance from 100-year-old barns without removing history. Includes barnwood sliding doors, tongue and groove wall/ceiling coverings, dimensional lumber, post and railing, beams, mantels, and flooring in up to 8 colors.
- Shiplap Siding Wooden board siding available in rough-sawn or milled pine in 3" to 10" widths with rabbet edges. Used for exterior siding, fireplaces, accent walls, wainscot, and ceilings.
- Barn Doors Barn door hardware and doors for interior applications. Options include carved stained wood, painted leaded glass, and flush birch doors.
- Design Center (Drafting and Design Services) In-house drafting and design service offering designing for new homes, garages, decks, basement finishes, remodels, and additions using AutoCAD. Provides plan copies, plan scanning to PDF, and plan archive services for future reference.
- Delivery Services Daily deliveries throughout Central Minnesota, Twin Cities Metro Area, and beyond using boom trucks for rooftop deliveries, flatbeds for LVLs and lumber, and box trucks for protected deliveries of windows, doors, and millwork. Truck-mounted forklift for backyard and narrow area deliveries.
Quantifiable outcome
- Delivers to Central Minnesota, Twin Cities Metro, and beyond - covering all of Minnesota and into Wisconsin and the Dakotas
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Companies that use Country Lumber
Customer profileNamed customers3 records
Segments4 records
Ideal customer profiles4 records
Country Lumber technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed No
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- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Feature1 record
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Strategic signalScale indicators3 records
Recent moves7 records
Expansion highlights4 records
Country Lumber competitors and assessment
Company assessmentBroad incumbents
- ABC Supply Co. Largest U.S. wholesale distributor of roofing, siding, windows, and exterior building products, serving contractors nationally. Overlaps with Country Lumber on siding, roofing, and windows SKUs and contractor delivery model, though ABC is exterior-focused and far larger.
- Menards: Wisconsin-headquartered big-box home improvement retailer with deep Midwest presence. Directly overlaps with Country Lumber's Central Minnesota / Twin Cities service area and competes on commodity lumber, building materials, and contractor accounts — though Menards operates a much broader SKU portfolio at a different scale.
- The Home Depot: World's largest home improvement retailer with extensive lumber, building materials, and contractor pro-desk offerings. Competes with Country Lumber on the contractor channel and DIY homeowners across the same Central Minnesota / Twin Cities geography, though at dramatically larger scale and with full e-commerce.
- US LBM: Leading national distributor of building materials (lumber, millwork, windows, specialty products) serving pro builders and remodelers across 30+ states. Comparable in core lumber-and-materials model, though US LBM operates a holding company of regional brands at far greater scale.
Direct peers
- Lansing Building Products: National distributor of exterior building products (siding, windows, doors, roofing, millwork, decking) selling primarily to professional contractors. Direct peer in product mix, customer base, and contractor-led GTM; operates more branch locations across more states.
- Lumber Liquidators (LL Flooring): Specialty retailer of hardwood flooring, vinyl, and related building materials with a multi-channel store and online model. Comparable in product category (lumber-adjacent flooring, mouldings, millwork) but operates at greater scale and as a national retailer rather than regional lumberyard.
- BMC Stock Holdings: National provider of building materials, millwork, and components to professional builders, including lumber, trusses, windows, and doors. Highly comparable in product mix and contractor-customer focus; operates at significantly larger scale and public-company sophistication.
- 84 Lumber: One of the largest privately held U.S. building materials suppliers, focused on lumber, trusses, millwork, and engineered wood for residential and commercial contractors. Closest direct peer in business model (lumberyard + components manufacturing + contractor-led GTM), though at far greater national scale.
Regional players
- Frattalone Companies: Minnesota-based lumber and building materials retailer with showrooms in the Twin Cities metro serving contractors and homeowners. Closest true regional peer given overlapping Minnesota geography, contractor-led model, and similar product breadth in lumber, millwork, windows, and doors.
- Lampert Lumber: Family-owned Upper Midwest lumber and building materials yard with a long operating history serving contractors and homeowners. Comparable to Country Lumber in business model (family-run regional lumberyard, contractor focus, broad building materials) and Upper Midwest geography.
Market position
Strengths4 records
Weaknesses4 records
Competitive moat4 records
Key risks6 records
Key highlights6 records
Customer concentration
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Country Lumber leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
Profiles13 records
Country Lumber subsidiaries and ownership
Company hierarchySubsidiaries1 record
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Frequently asked questions about Country Lumber
What does Country Lumber do?
Country Lumber is a traditional lumberyard that retails lumber, trusses, millwork, decking, siding, roofing, windows, doors, hardware, and interior trim to residential contractors and homeowners across Central Minnesota and the Twin Cities Metro. The company differentiates through an in-house AutoCAD-based Design Center for new homes, garages, decks, remodels, and additions, and a self-owned delivery fleet offering daily deliveries with specialized equipment including boom trucks for rooftop shingle delivery and a truck-mounted forklift for difficult-access jobsites.
Is Country Lumber a public or private company?
Country Lumber is a private company. It is classified as founder individual operated bootstrapped and is currently operating.
When was Country Lumber founded?
Country Lumber was founded in 1984. It employs 11 to 50 people.
Where is Country Lumber based?
Country Lumber is headquartered in Becker, United States, in the North America region.
How does Country Lumber make money?
Three revenue lines are on record. Building Materials Sales are the primary driver. The others are design and Drafting Services and delivery Services.
Who are Country Lumber's main competitors?
Broad incumbents on record are ABC Supply Co., Menards, The Home Depot and US LBM. Direct peers are Lansing Building Products, Lumber Liquidators (LL Flooring), BMC Stock Holdings and 84 Lumber. Regional players are Frattalone Companies and Lampert Lumber.
Does Country Lumber have an API?
No public API is recorded for Country Lumber.
What industry is Country Lumber in?
Country Lumber's product category is Building Materials Retail. Its primary akta.pro industry code is CRAIAEAA, Lumber & Timber Retail (Dimensional Lumber, Plywood, OSB), with a secondary code of CRAOAFAD, Building Materials & Lumber Distribution. Its NAICS code is 42331 and its SIC code is 5211.