Stratton Lumber

What Stratton Lumber does

Stratton Lumber is a fourth-generation, woman-owned lumber and building materials dealer headquartered at 306 North Third Street in Nicholasville, Kentucky. Founded in 1947 and acquired by Lee Stratton Baker in 1991, the company operates from a single retail yard serving residential and commercial construction markets across Central Kentucky, including Lexington, Georgetown, Versailles, Richmond, Winchester, Frankfort, Danville, and surrounding counties. Its product portfolio spans dimensional and specialty lumber (including YellaWood pressure-treated products, VERSATEX and MiraTEC trim), composite decking from Trex and TimberTech, James Hardie fiber cement siding, windows and doors from Andersen, Silverline, Therma-Tru, and Masonite, engineered wood products, insulation, and a full Do-it-Best Hardware assortment. The business supports contractors with plan takeoffs, contractor accounts with credit terms, and staged job-site delivery using narrow-access trucks and on-site boom trucks, while homeowners access the same inventory through walk-in retail, a window/door showroom, and ancillary services such as glass cutting, screen repair, and lock rekeying. Revenue is generated primarily through one-time product sales across these categories, with professional services tied to delivery and minor fabrication. The company maintains a 24/7 customer support line, an active content-marketing blog targeting local search traffic, a Facebook presence, and a recurring presence at the Lexington Home, Garden, and Flower Show, while accessing larger inventory depth via the Mid-South Reload facility. There is no proprietary software, digital platform, or disclosed use of AI or automation in the operation.

Name

Stratton Lumber

Legal name

Stratton Lumber

Website

https://strattonlumber.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1947

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Stratton Lumber is a fourth-generation, woman-owned lumber and building materials dealer in Nicholasville, Kentucky, serving residential and commercial contractors and homeowners across Central Kentucky since 1947.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Lumber and building materials supply

NAICS

Home Centers (444110)

SIC

Retail-Lumber & Other Building Materials Dealers (5211)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYCRAIAEAA

Lumber & Timber Retail (Dimensional Lumber, Plywood, OSB)

Consumer Products & Retail/Home & Furniture Retail/Building Materials & Lumber Retail

SECONDARYCRAIAEAI

Doors, Windows & Millwork Retail (Interior/Exterior Doors, Windows, Moulding)

Consumer Products & Retail/Home & Furniture Retail/Building Materials & Lumber Retail

SECONDARYCRAIAEAH

Decking & Outdoor Structural Materials Retail (Composite, Railings, Posts)

Consumer Products & Retail/Home & Furniture Retail/Building Materials & Lumber Retail

SECONDARYCRAIAEAD

Siding & Exterior Cladding Retail (Vinyl, Fiber Cement, Trim)

Consumer Products & Retail/Home & Furniture Retail/Building Materials & Lumber Retail

SECONDARYCRAIAEAL

Jobsite Materials & Site Supplies Retail (Tarps, Erosion Control, Rebar, Forming)

Consumer Products & Retail/Home & Furniture Retail/Building Materials & Lumber Retail

Keywords

• Lumber yard supply
• Building materials retail
• Windows and doors
• Composite decking sales
• Contractor building supply

Headquarters

HQ city

Nicholasville

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Supply Chain, Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Lumber and Building Materials Sales: Sale of dimensional lumber, specialty trim, pressure-treated lumber, plywood, OSB panels, engineered wood products (LVL, I-joists), and other structural building materials. Revenue generated through one-time product sales at point of purchase or via contractor accounts with potential credit terms.
2. Composite Decking and Outdoor Materials: Sale of Trex and TimberTech composite decking, railing systems, and outdoor construction materials. Revenue from both materials-only sales and bundled deck packages.
3. Windows and Doors: Sale of Andersen and Silverline windows, Therma-Tru and Masonite doors through their window and door showroom. Includes product sales and professional installation coordination.
4. Do-it-Best Hardware Products: Hardware store operation offering power tools, fasteners, paint, plumbing supplies, and general hardware through their Do-it-Best Hardware affiliation.
5. Services: Additional revenue from services including glass cutting, screen repair, lock rekeying, and jobsite delivery.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Stratton Lumber is a family-owned, woman-owned retail lumber yard and Do-it-Best Hardware store that sells dimensional lumber, specialty trim, pressure-treated lumber, engineered wood products, composite decking, fiber cement siding, windows, doors, insulation, and general hardware to residential and commercial construction customers across Central Kentucky. It also delivers jobsite materials, provides in-store services such as glass cutting, screen repair, and lock rekeying, and operates contractor accounts with credit and volume pricing alongside a new window and door showroom.

Product overview

Stratton Lumber is a fourth-generation, woman-owned family lumber and building materials supplier serving Central Kentucky since 1947. The company operates as a full-service lumber yard and Do-it-Best Hardware store, offering a comprehensive portfolio of building products organized around core categories: dimensional and specialty lumber/trim (including YellaWood treated lumber, VERSATEX and MiraTEC trim products), composite decking (Trex and TimberTech brands), exterior siding and trim (James Hardie fiber cement with HardieZone system), windows and doors (Andersen, Silverline, Therma-Tru, Masonite), fiberglass insulation, and hardware. The business serves both residential and commercial construction markets across Central Kentucky, operating from a single location in Nicholasville with contractor accounts, job-site delivery, and a window/door showroom. Products are sourced from nationally recognized brands with delivery and staged delivery services for professional contractors.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Lumber and Specialty Trim Dimensional lumber, specialty trim products, and hardwoods supplied for new construction and remodeling projects in residential and commercial markets across Central Kentucky.
• Pressure-Treated Lumber (YellaWood) YellaWood brand pressure-treated lumber with a treatment process that allows staining the next day rather than waiting six months, suitable for deck framing, fencing, and ground-contact applications.
• Engineered Wood Products LVL beams, I-joists, rim boards, and structural headers providing predictable spans with fewer pieces for residential and commercial construction.
• VERSATEX Trimboard Cellular PVC trimboard products including trimboards, sheet, cornerboards, tongue-and-groove beaded profiles, soffit systems, column wraps, and moulding profiles with a fully transferable 30-year limited warranty.
• MiraTEC Treated Exterior Composite Trim TEC-processed treated exterior composite trim combining cedar aesthetics with engineered durability, moisture, rot and termite resistant, and backed by a 50-year limited warranty.
• Trex Composite Decking Premium composite decking materials from Trex for low-maintenance outdoor living spaces with 25-year warranties, supplied to homeowners and contractors across Central Kentucky.
• TimberTech Composite Decking Complete line of TimberTech deck boards, railing systems, and accessories for outdoor deck construction, with up-to-date product information available through Stratton Lumber.
• Decking and Fencing Materials Complete outdoor decking and fencing materials including treated lumber, composites, rails, and hardware for outdoor construction projects, supporting both DIY and contractor customers.
• James Hardie Fiber Cement Siding James Hardie exterior siding products including HardiePlank lap siding with the HardieZone System for climate-specific performance, backed by a 30-year nonprorated, transferable, limited warranty.
• Andersen Windows and Doors Complete line of Andersen windows and doors including replacement windows, supported by the consolidated Stratton/Andersen Team and featured in the company's window and door showroom.
• Silverline Windows Silverline windows offering energy-efficient products for residential applications, displayed during home and garden shows and available through the company's window and door division.
• Therma-Tru Doors Therma-Tru exterior doors providing trusted door options for residential applications as part of Stratton Lumber's comprehensive door selection.
• Masonite Doors Masonite doors available through the Masonite door selector tool for residential and commercial applications, featured alongside other premium door brands in Stratton Lumber's portfolio.
• Fiberglass and Foam Board Insulation Standard fiberglass insulation and Dow Foam board for thermal and acoustical performance in residential and commercial construction.
• Do It Best Hardware Store Do-it-Best Hardware store offering access to thousands of products from the largest co-op warehouse in the nation, including fasteners, power tools, paint, plumbing supplies, and general hardware accessories.
• Glass Cutting, Screen Repair, and Lock Rekeying Services In-store services including glass cutting, screen repair, and lock rekeying provided at the Nicholasville location to homeowners and property managers.
• Jobsite Delivery and Plan Take-Off Services Jobsite delivery with narrow-access trucks, staged and split deliveries, on-site boom truck material placement, and material plan take-offs to support residential and commercial construction projects.
• Window and Door Showroom In-store window and door showroom displaying Andersen, Silverline, Therma-Tru, and Masonite products for customer selection, consultation, and professional installation coordination.

Named customers3 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

Twelve partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Do-it-Best HardwarecoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorStratton Lumber operates as a Do-it-Best Hardware store, providing access to thousands of products from the largest warehouse in the nation. This affiliation enables them to offer a comprehensive hardware selection including power tools, fasteners, paint, plumbing supplies, and more beyond their core lumber offerings.
• James HardiecoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorStratton Lumber is a stocking dealer for James Hardie exterior siding products including HardiePlank lap siding. They offer the HardieZone System with climate-specific performance attributes. HardiePlank comes with a 30-year non-prorated, transferable, limited warranty.
• Andersen WindowscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorProud partners with Andersen Doors and Windows. Stratton carries a full line of Andersen windows and doors, including their consolidated Stratton/Andersen Team to provide better selection and more efficient service. Products featured in their window and door showroom.
• Silverline WindowsminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCarries Silverline windows as part of their complete line of windows and doors. Silverline products are displayed during home and garden shows and available through their window and door division.
• Therma-TruminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPartners with Therma-Tru for exterior doors. Stratton offers Therma-Tru door products as part of their comprehensive door selection, providing customers with trusted door options for residential applications.
• MasoniteminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorProvides direct link to Masonite's door selector tool, offering Masonite doors as part of their product portfolio. Masonite doors are featured alongside other premium door brands.
• TrexcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorStocking dealer for Trex composite decking, one of the top quality composite deck lines. Offers Trex decking materials, railing systems, and complete deck packages. Products highlighted in their showroom displays and home show exhibits.
• TimberTechcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCarries TimberTech composite decking and railing products as part of their outdoor living materials selection. TimberTech offers a complete line of deck boards and accessories with up-to-date product information available.
• YellaWoodminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorUses only YellaWood brand for treated wood products. YellaWood's special treatment process allows building projects today and staining tomorrow without waiting six months for drying.
• VersatexminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorOffers VERSATEX Trimboard products made from cellular PVC with fully transferable 30-year limited warranty. Versatex trim products are manufactured with highest quality standards in a state-of-the-art facility.
• MiraTECminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCarries MiraTEC Treated Exterior Composite trim made from patented TEC process. Combines cedar aesthetics with engineered performance. Backed by 50-year limited warranty, moisture and rot resistant, will not delaminate.
• Simpson Strong-TieminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorStocks Simpson Strong-Tie connectors, structural screws, joist hangers, anchors, and corrosion-resistant fasteners. Products matched to treatment chemistry and exposure requirements for proper installation.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• McCoy's Building Supply: Family-owned building materials retailer with a similar model of serving contractors and DIY customers across multiple states. Comparable assortment (lumber, engineered wood, windows, doors, decking) and contractor services (delivery, account credit).
• Koopman Lumber: Family-owned regional lumber and building materials dealer carrying similar premium brand assortments (Trex, Andersen, James Hardie). Comparable in scale, contractor focus, and value-added services like kitchen/bath design.
• ABC Supply Co. The largest wholesale distributor of roofing, siding, windows, and exterior building products in North America. Overlaps directly with Stratton's James Hardie siding, Andersen, and exterior-product lines, primarily serving contractors.
• 84 Lumber: One of the largest privately held lumber and building materials dealers in the U.S., operating company-owned stores and contractor-focused yards. Closely comparable to Stratton in core lumber/building materials retail and contractor-account GTM, with broader geographic reach.
• Carter Lumber: Family-owned lumber and building materials dealer operating across multiple Midwestern and Eastern states. Directly comparable GTM (contractor accounts, kitchen/bath showrooms, job-site delivery) and product mix.
• Spahn & Rose Lumber: Regional lumber and building materials dealer serving contractors and homeowners. Similar in product breadth (lumber, trusses, engineered wood, windows, doors, decking) and family-owned positioning, though operating in the Midwest rather than Kentucky.
• Lansing Building Products: National distributor of exterior building products including siding, windows, doors, and trim. Direct overlap with Stratton's James Hardie, Andersen, and specialty trim offerings, primarily serving contractor customers.

Broad incumbents

• Home Depot: National home-center incumbent with overlapping assortment across lumber, decking, windows, doors, siding, and hardware. Competes head-on in the Lexington market but with broader SKU depth, lower advertised pricing, and stronger digital commerce.
• Lowe's: National home-center incumbent operating stores across the U.S. with a Pro-focused contractor program. Competes with Stratton across essentially the same product categories, with significant advantages in scale, marketing, and digital tools.

Regional players

• Menards: Midwest-focused home improvement retailer with full-service lumber yards, comparable contractor programs, and competing assortments in decking, windows, and building materials. Limited direct overlap in Kentucky but a relevant comp on assortment and service model.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/StrattonLumberandHardware
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/stratton-lumber-inc

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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