S&L Lumber

What S&L Lumber does

S&L Lumber is a 75-plus-year-old Central Ohio building materials supplier operating seven physical locations across the region. The company sells lumber, structural building materials, windows and doors (notably as an Andersen Circle of Excellence dealer), custom millwork, and prefabricated roof and floor trusses produced in-house under SBCA and TPI certifications. It also operates a Contracting Division, launched in 1995, that provides installation and project management services adjacent to its materials supply business, and it offers specialty products such as Diamond Pier foundation systems as an exclusive regional dealer.

The company's customer base spans professional builders (custom home and production), remodelers, designers, contractors, and retail homeowners, with revenue generated through a mix of in-store sales, contractor account management, project-based contracting engagements, and—since 2025—an e-commerce online store that extends the physical footprint into digital ordering. Manufacturing capabilities in trusses, panels, and custom millwork (the latter supported by moulding knife profiles acquired from Columbus Wood Products) allow S&L to capture margin upstream of pure distribution and to differentiate on lead times and customization relative to commodity lumberyards.

In 2025 the company rebranded from the legacy Strait & Lamp Group identity to the unified S&L Lumber brand, signaling a consolidation of its multi-decade operating history and multi-site footprint under a single consumer-facing identity. The business remains privately held and family-influenced, with no disclosed capital raise or external investor. Revenue scale is not publicly disclosed, but the combination of seven retail locations, in-house manufacturing, contracting services, and certified supplier partnerships suggests a mid-sized regional building materials operator.

Name

S&L Lumber

Legal name

S & L Lumber

Website

https://sllumber.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1949

Operating status

Operating

Short description

S&L Lumber is a 75-plus-year-old Central Ohio building materials supplier operating seven locations, serving professional builders and homeowners with lumber, millwork, trusses, windows and doors, and contracting services.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Building Materials Supply

NAICS

Lumber, Plywood, Millwork, and Wood Panel Merchant Wholesalers (42331), Custom Architectural Woodwork and Millwork Manufacturing (337212), Other Millwork (including Flooring) (321918), Wood Window and Door Manufacturing (321911), Roofing, Siding, and Insulation Material Merchant Wholesalers (42333), Wood Product Manufacturing (321)

SIC

Retail-Lumber & Other Building Materials Dealers (5211), Millwood, Veneer, Plywood, & Structural Wood Members (2430), Prefabricated Wood Bldgs & Components (2452), Wholesale-Lumber, Plywood, Millwork & Wood Panels (5031), Lumber & Wood Products (No Furniture) (2400)

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industries

Structural & Framing Components Retail (Trusses, Joists, Beams, Engineered Wood) (CRAIAEAJ), Doors, Windows & Millwork Retail (Interior/Exterior Doors, Windows, Moulding) (CRAIAEAI), Wood Remanufacturing (Mouldings, Millwork Blanks, Cut Stock) (IMAMABAI), Wood Mouldings, Millwork & Trim (IMADADAG), Treated Wood & Preserved Timber Products (IMADADAE), Stair Parts, Railings & Architectural Woodwork (HSAPAIAJ)

Keywords

• Lumber supply
• Building materials
• Custom millwork
• Prefabricated trusses
• Construction supply

Headquarters

HQ city

Hebron

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices7 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Building Materials Sales: S&L Lumber generates primary revenue through the sale of lumber and building materials including dimensional lumber, engineered wood, treated lumber, cedar, plywood, decking, composite decking, siding, exterior trim, and general building supplies. Sales occur both in-store and through their e-commerce platform.
2. Custom Millwork Manufacturing: The company operates custom millwork departments at multiple locations (Dublin, 5th Ave, Hebron) producing custom wood moldings, historical reproductions, interior trim, and specialty millwork items. Revenue generated from custom fabrication and manufacturing services.
3. Contracting and Installation Services: S&L Lumber Contracting Division (established 1995) provides installation services for products they supply, including wood rough framing, asphalt shingle roofing, and exterior trims/sidings. Revenue from labor and material packages on residential, multi-family, and commercial projects.
4. Prefabricated Truss and Panel Manufacturing: S&L Truss Columbus manufactures pre-manufactured products including metal-plate-connected roof and floor trusses, prefabricated wall panels, and pre-built carpet grade stairs using MiTek Software. Revenue from custom-designed structural components.
5. Windows and Doors Sales with Installation: S&L Window and Door location sells premium windows and doors (interior and exterior) and offers professional installation services. Revenue combines product sales with installation labor.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

S&L Lumber supplies lumber, engineered wood, treated lumber, cedar, decking, siding, trim, plywood, doors, windows, roofing, and related building materials through seven Central Ohio retail locations and an online store. The company also manufactures custom millwork (Dublin), prefabricated roof and floor trusses, wall panels, and pre-built stairs (S&L Truss, Canal Winchester), and provides installation, delivery, and material take-off services for builders, contractors, remodelers, designers, and homeowners.

Product overview

S&L Lumber is a building materials supplier serving Central Ohio with seven locations. The company offers a comprehensive portfolio of construction products organized as a single unified offering rather than a platform-plus-modules architecture. The core product portfolio includes lumber (dimensional, engineered, treated, and cedar), decking and railing (composite, treated, and railing systems), siding and exterior trim, building materials, doors (interior and exterior prehung units), windows (Andersen products), and specialty items like roof trusses, wall panels, and millwork. These products are complemented by value-added services including custom millwork (with profile matching capabilities at the Dublin location), material take-off services, delivery and installation, and design/engineering support using MiTek software for truss and panel design. The company operates specialized divisions including S&L Millwork Dublin for interior trim and doors, S&L Truss Columbus for prefabricated trusses and wall panels, and S&L Window and Door for premium window and entry door solutions.

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Products and services

• Lumber (dimensional, engineered, plywood, sheet goods) Core lumber category for builders, contractors, and homeowners covering dimensional lumber, engineered wood (LVL, LSL, TJI I-joists, rim boards), and sheet goods (CDX, sanded plywood, OSB, MDF, tempered hardboard, insulated sheathing).
• Cedar Products Western red cedar and inland red cedar products including dimensional cedar, cedar decking, cedar siding, and cedar shake roofing, primarily stocked at the Linworth location.
• Treated Lumber Pressure-treated Southern Yellow Pine lumber for ground-contact and above-ground applications in various dimensions and lengths, plus fire-treated lumber options for construction professionals and homeowners.
• Decking and Railing Composite decking (Trex, TimberTech, Fiberon), treated decking, and complete railing systems (Avalon, Feeney, Prodeck, Westbury, Trex Railing, Wolf) for residential deck construction.
• Siding and Exterior Trim Manufactured siding and exterior trim products, wood pattern siding including plywood siding and cedar siding, plus various exterior trim solutions for residential and commercial exteriors.
• Building Materials General building supplies including caulking, masonry products, insulation and sill seal, glue, adhesives, grout, patch and tape, finish products, and weather insulation.
• Prehung Door Units Pre-hung door units including JELD-WEN solid core and hollow core options in various sizes and configurations.
• Interior Doors Interior door solutions including solid wood custom doors, molded hollow core doors, and pre-hung configurations, sourced and assembled through the S&L Millwork Dublin facility.
• Exterior Doors Exterior entry doors including traditional wood, modern fiberglass, and steel options in various designs, finishes, and colors selected for Ohio climate durability.
• Windows (Andersen) Premium Andersen Windows and Doors sold as an Andersen Circle of Excellence dealer, including 100, 200, 400, Woodwright, A, and E series, with dedicated staff and extended warranty support.
• Roof and Floor Trusses (S&L Truss) Custom-designed metal-plate-connected roof and floor trusses manufactured at the S&L Truss Columbus facility using MiTek Software, certified by SBCA and TPI, with quality controls for span, height, plate embedment, and rotation tolerances.
• Prefabricated Wall Panels (S&L Truss) Prefabricated wall panels constructed of SPF material with LSL headers, custom designed using MiTek software to reduce framing time on construction sites.
• Interior Trim and Custom Millwork (S&L Millwork Dublin) Custom millwork including door casing, baseboard, crown molding, window and door casing, stair railing, and balusters available in poplar, oak, and MDF stain-to-paint-grade materials, with custom profile matching and historical reproductions at the S&L Millwork Dublin facility.
• Exterior Trim Exterior trim products in various materials and profiles for curb appeal enhancement and outdoor applications.
• Roofing Asphalt shingle roofing materials and related roofing supplies for residential and light commercial roofing projects.
• Metal Building Products Simpson Strong-Tie metal fasteners and connectors (twist straps, face mount hangers, and other structural hardware) plus FastenMaster products.
• Tools and Hardware Hand tools, power tool accessories, blades, bits, grinding wheels, chalk line markers, and hardware items sourced from Do it Best and other brands including Milwaukee.
• Pre-built Stair Components Pre-built carpet grade stairs constructed of yellow pine with TimberStrand treads, individually built to customer specifications at S&L Truss Columbus.
• Diamond Pier Foundation System Innovative Diamond Pier Foundation System for decks, porches, pergolas, gazebos, piers, walkways, and staircases; S&L Lumber Linworth is the only stocking dealer in Central Ohio.
• Delivery Services Modern delivery fleet providing prompt delivery to job sites or residences, flexible scheduling, onsite material placement, and material pick-up and return services for builders, contractors, and homeowners.
• Custom Millwork Fabrication Services Full-service custom millwork department at the Dublin location producing historical reproductions, custom wood moldings, and standard profiles, capable of matching nearly any moulding profile in any home regardless of age.
• Material Take-off Services Accurate material take-off services provided by experienced staff to help builders reduce waste, save costs, and improve project efficiency.
• Window and Door Installation Services Professional installation services for windows and doors delivered from S&L Lumber stores, with same-day installation available through the S&L Window and Door Columbus team.
• Contracting Services (S&L Lumber Contracting Division) Full-service installation contracting including wood rough framing, asphalt shingle roofing, and cement/composite/wood exterior trims and sidings for residential, multi-family, and commercial projects, established in 1995.
• S&L Window and Door Showroom (Columbus) Dedicated window and door showroom in Columbus offering a curated selection of high-quality interior and exterior doors and an extensive window range, with an expert team supporting selection and installation.

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles6 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Andersen Windows & DoorscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorS&L Lumber Linworth is an Andersen Circle of Excellence dealer, supporting the full family of Andersen Windows & Doors. They have a dedicated full-time staff for Andersen products with in-house selection center. Andersen provides full support for warranty issues, and S&L extends the warranty for two years after installation as a member of the Dealer Service Network.
• Do it BestcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorS&L Lumber carries products from Do it Best Corp at the Linworth location. The company is affiliated with Do it Best for hardware and tools inventory, positioning S&L as a Do it Best member store.
• Structural Building Component Association (SBCA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerS&L Truss Columbus is certified by the Structural Building Component Association (SBCA). SBCA reviews inspections electronically every quarter and conducts random plant inspections. S&L Truss quality control meets or exceeds SBCA and TPI standards.
• Truss Plate Institute (TPI)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerS&L Truss Columbus is certified by the Truss Plate Institute (TPI). TPI sends inspectors for random quarterly plant inspections. All trusses are designed with MiTek Software following the latest building codes.
• MiTek SoftwarecoreTechnology or IntegrationS&L Truss Columbus uses MiTek Software for custom truss designs. The software provides polygon specifications for metal plate placement and quality control criteria including span, height, plate embedment, and rotation tolerances.
• Diamond Pier Foundation SystemminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorS&L Lumber Linworth is the only stocking dealer in Central Ohio for the innovative Diamond Pier Foundation System, which enables fast installation for decks, porches, pergolas, gazebos, piers, walkways, and staircases.
• TimberTechminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorS&L Lumber carries TimberTech decking and accessories, offering low-maintenance composite decking options at their 5th Ave location and other stores.
• FiberonminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorS&L Lumber carries Fiberon composite decking products and accessories including hidden fasteners, pro plug systems, and fascia screws.
• Simpson Strong-TieminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorS&L Lumber carries Simpson Strong-Tie metal fasteners and connectors including HTS20 Heavy Twist Straps and HUS410 Face Mount Hangers.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Market position

Competitive moat4 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Number of profiles

Subsidiaries7 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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

M&A

Investments

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