Cedar Country Lumber

What Cedar Country Lumber does

Cedar Country Lumber is a privately held, family-owned specialty lumber and building materials distributor founded in 2002 and headquartered in Burlington, Washington. The company sources Western Red Cedar, Alaska Yellow Cedar, Douglas Fir, and various exotic hardwoods directly from Pacific Northwest mills, and also distributes composite decking brands (TimberTech AZEK, Trex, Wolf, Apollo) and fiber cement siding (Hardie). Its core offerings include dimensional cedar lumber, cedar shingles and shakes, exterior siding and paneling, timber and beams, fencing, and decking, supplemented by value-added services such as custom milling, fire retardant treatment, pre-staining, and pre-priming.

The business operates a sales-led, quote-based model serving two primary customer segments: professional contractors, custom builders, and architects (B2B), and individual homeowners undertaking DIY residential projects (B2C). Distribution is hybrid — local will-call pickup and short-haul delivery across six Western Washington counties, paired with nationwide shipping to all 50 states including Hawaii and Alaska via parcel carriers and common carrier flatbed trucks. The company has cultivated a project portfolio spanning Frank Lloyd Wright house restorations, the Santa Fe Opera House, and National Parks facilities, which functions as reference business for high-end specialty orders.

Monetization is entirely transactional, with one-time product sales priced per linear/square footage, species, grade, and destination, requiring non-refundable deposits for special orders. The company holds memberships in four industry/builder associations (NAHB, BIAW, Skagit Island Counties Builders Association, Burlington Chamber of Commerce). The firm is small (1-10 employees), family-operated, and has not raised external capital.

Name

Cedar Country Lumber

Legal name

Cedar Country Lumber

Website

https://cedarcountrylumber.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2002

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Cedar Country Lumber is a family-owned specialty lumber distributor in Burlington, WA, sourcing Western Red Cedar and other Pacific Northwest woods directly from mills to supply contractors, builders, and homeowners with fencing, siding, decking, shakes, and timbers via quote-based sales, local delivery, and nationwide shipping.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Specialty Lumber and Building Materials Distribution

NAICS

Lumber, Plywood, Millwork, and Wood Panel Merchant Wholesalers (42331), Sawmills and Wood Preservation (32111)

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 industries

Wood Decking, Fencing & Outdoor Lumber Products (IMADADAF), Wood Remanufacturing (Mouldings, Millwork Blanks, Cut Stock) (IMAMABAI)

Keywords

• Cedar lumber supply
• Specialty wood building materials
• Cedar fencing materials
• Composite decking distribution
• Mill direct lumber

Headquarters

HQ city

Burlington

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Lumber and Building Materials Sales: One-time product sales of dimensional cedar lumber, external cedar siding, cladding, cedar shingles & shakes, cedar & Doug Fir timbers & beams, cedar decking, cedar fencing, hardwood decking (Ipe, Mahogany Batu, Garapa), and composite decking. The company also offers custom/mill-direct orders and special orders for non-stock items.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Cedar Country Lumber distributes premium cedar and specialty wood products — including Western Red Cedar, Alaska Yellow Cedar, Douglas Fir, and exotic hardwoods (Ipe, Mahogany Batu, Garapa) — for fencing, siding, decking, shingles/shakes, and structural timber applications. The company sources directly from Pacific Northwest lumber mills and offers value-added services such as custom milling, fire retardant treatment, pre-staining, and pre-priming, with nationwide shipping throughout the USA including Hawaii and Alaska.

Product overview

Cedar Country Lumber is a building materials supplier offering a comprehensive portfolio of wood and lumber products centered around premium forest products from the Pacific Northwest. The core offering includes Western Red Cedar Fencing, Cedar Shingles and Shakes, Wood Siding/Paneling/Trim, Cedar and Miscellaneous Wood Decking, Wood Timber and Beams, and Manufactured Decking and Railing. These products are supplemented by mill direct services with specialty cuts, custom milling (resawing, resurfacing, custom siding designs), and value-added treatments including fire retardant treatment, pre-staining, priming, and painting. The company also distributes manufactured/composite decking brands including TimberTech AZEK, Trex, Wolf, and Apollo (formerly ZomeTek). Delivery options include local delivery in Western Washington counties and nationwide shipping throughout the USA.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Western Red Cedar Fencing Dimensional cedar fencing materials including fence boards, posts (4x4 and 6x6), and rails in various grades and dimensions, available in pressure-treated and natural Western Red Cedar options, for homeowners and contractors building residential and commercial fences.
• Cedar Shingles and Shakes Natural cedar roofing and sidewall materials in Western Red Cedar and Alaska Yellow Cedar varieties, grades #1, #2, #3, Fivex, Perfection, and Royal, offered in 16", 18", and 24" lengths with optional pre-priming or pre-staining, for roofing contractors, builders, and homeowners.
• Wood Siding, Paneling, and Trim Exterior cladding and interior finishing materials including bevel siding, tongue and groove siding, lap siding, board and batten siding, log cabin siding, soffit, fascia, interior trim, and paneling in Western Red Cedar, Alaska Yellow Cedar, Douglas Fir, pine, and hemlock, for builders, architects, and homeowners.
• Cedar and Miscellaneous Wood Decking Decking materials including Western Red Cedar and Alaska Yellow Cedar in dimensions 5/4x4", 5/4x6", 2x4", 2x6", plus Ipe hardwood decking, Mahogany Red Batu decking, Tigerwood, and other exotic hardwoods, for deck builders and homeowners.
• Wood Timber and Beams Structural support materials including Douglas Fir, Western Red Cedar, and Alaskan Yellow Cedar timbers and beams in various sizes, grades, and finishes — green (rough sawn), surfaced on all four sides (S4S), and kiln-dried — for timber framing, exposed beam construction, and custom architectural projects.
• Manufactured Decking and Railing Low-maintenance composite and manufactured decking products including TimberTech AZEK, Trex, Wolf, and Apollo (formerly ZomeTek) composite decking and railing, for homeowners and contractors seeking alternatives to natural wood.
• Douglas Fir Building Materials Dimensionally stable softwood Douglas Fir lumber for timber framing, exposed beam construction, interior and exterior trim, flooring, and paneling, used where straight grain and excellent paint/stain acceptance are required.
• Alaska Yellow Cedar Lumber Dense softwood with pale yellow color and straight grain, naturally resistant to insects, rot, and decay, used for handrails, ramps, decking, flooring, siding, shingles, and paneling where non-splintering quality is required.
• Pine and Hemlock Wood Products Kiln-dried pine lumber for molding, door and window trim, shutters, jambs, interior paneling, and drawers, and Western hemlock for appearance-grade interior applications such as paneling, trim, and millwork, with fine grain and smooth texture suitable for painting.
• Mill Direct and Custom Milling Services Direct sourcing from Pacific Northwest lumber mills with special order capabilities including specialty-cut timbers, shakes, shingles, re-sawing, resurfacing, and custom siding designs, with optional pre-staining, priming, or painting, for contractors and homeowners with non-standard project specifications.
• Fire Retardant Treatment Fire protection treatment service for Western Red Cedar and Douglas Fir building materials including shingles and shakes, meeting construction requirements with Class A fire ratings achievable, for code-driven and commercial projects.
• Local and Nationwide Delivery Delivery service with local delivery within Skagit, Whatcom, Snohomish, San Juan, Island, and King Counties for a nominal price, plus nationwide shipping via UPS, FedEx, and common carrier (tarped flatbed) to all 50 states including Hawaii and Alaska, with 50% deposit required.

Quantifiable outcome

• According to Remodeling Magazine report, homeowners can get approximately 80% return on investment by building a new wood deck.
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Has API

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Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Burlington Chamber of CommerceminorOthersLocal business association membership providing networking and community connection for the company.
• Skagit Island Counties Builders AssociationminorOthersRegional builders association membership connecting the company with local contractors and building professionals.
• Builders Industry Association of WashingtonminorOthersState-level builders association providing industry representation and networking opportunities.
• National Association of Home BuildersminorOthersNational industry association connecting the company with home builders across the United States.
• Pacific Northwest Lumber MillscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe company sources directly from lumber mills located in the Pacific Northwest part of the country. This direct mill relationship enables mill-direct pricing and access to specialty cuts and custom orders.
• TimberTech AZEKcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCedar Country Lumber is an authorized seller of TimberTech AZEK composite decking products. TimberTech AZEK is ranked #1 decking product by professional installers in the 2019 Builder Brand Use study.
• TrexcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCedar Country Lumber carries Trex composite decking products as part of their manufactured decking and railing offerings.
• Hardie SidingminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCedar Country Lumber carries Hardie siding products (fiber cement siding) as part of their exterior cladding options.
• Apollo Composite Decking (ZomeTek)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCedar Country Lumber is an authorized seller of Apollo composite decking (formerly ZomeTek), manufactured from 100% recycled HDPE and bamboo fibers.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights3 records

Direct peers

• Bear Creek Lumber: Specialty lumber retailer and mill that produces custom cedar and rustic hardwood products, supplying contractors and homeowners with mill-direct custom cuts — directly comparable in mill-direct cedar, custom milling, and dual B2B/B2C customer base.
• Woodworkers Source: Specialty hardwood retailer selling domestic and exotic hardwoods to woodworking hobbyists and professionals via online and physical locations — comparable in specialty wood species focus and small-business e-commerce distribution approach.
• J. Gibson McIlvain Company: Specialty hardwood and softwood lumber distributor with deep expertise in premium species, custom milling, and supplying architects and contractors for high-end restoration and commercial projects — directly comparable to Cedar Country's specialty cedar and mill-direct positioning.
• Cedar Valley Shingle Systems: Manufacturer and supplier of cedar shingle siding and roofing systems for residential and commercial projects — directly comparable specialty cedar shingle product line and contractor customer base.
• Advantage Lumber: Online specialty lumber retailer focused on Ipe, Cumaru, Tigerwood, and other exotic hardwood decking, with nationwide shipping — comparable product breadth (cedar + exotic hardwood decking), customer segments (DIY homeowners and contractors), and nationwide e-commerce model.
• Bell Forest Products: Online specialty lumber retailer selling exotic hardwoods, live edge slabs, and dimensional lumber to DIY consumers and small contractors nationwide — overlapping product mix, target customers, and nationwide shipping distribution model.

Regional players

• Edensaw Woods: Pacific Northwest specialty lumber and plywood distributor based in Washington state serving marine, architectural, and industrial customers — directly comparable in PNW specialty wood distribution, regional focus, and custom-order model.

Broad incumbents

• Goodfellow Inc. Established North American distributor of lumber, building products, and specialty wood products serving commercial and industrial customers — broader scale but comparable in lumber/building materials distribution and custom-order capabilities.
• 84 Lumber: National lumber and building materials retailer and wholesaler serving professional contractors and DIY customers — competing in the same category but with a far broader footprint and less specialty positioning.
• Builders FirstSource: Largest U.S. supplier of building materials, manufactured components, and services to professional builders — operates in the same lumber and building materials category but at vastly greater scale and with a broader product portfolio.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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