Why Builders Should Plan Ahead in 2022
Back in summer 2021, you could be forgiven for thinking that the building materials market was finally settling back down and approaching some sort of normal. However, as the new year begins again, it’s apparent that things are more chaotic than ever. That’s why our message to our valued building partners is this: let’s work […]
A Tour Through the History of National Lumber
For over 100 years, National Lumber has been a cornerstone of Baltimore. We pride ourselves on our history and deep ties to the community, and the incredible companies we’ve been able to partner with throughout our time in business. We’ve been around to see Baltimore, and the world, grow and change. But we’ve kept some […]
A Look At Our Multi-Family Division
At National Lumber, we like to think of ourselves as partners to the builders we work with, helping them accomplish their building goals by delivering the materials they need. But we also understand that the scope can vary greatly for different builders, with larger-scale projects requiring careful coordination and planning to successfully execute. Multi-family projects […]
A Look at the Construction Supply Chain for Fall 2021
With fall in swing and winter on the horizon, the construction industry typically prepares for a seasonal downtrend in production. However, extenuating circumstances have created industry-wide challenges that have resulted in huge lead times, high prices, and material shortages. Let’s take a look at the construction supply chain for fall 2021, the issues that are […]
Builder Highlight: Smithouse Construction
As a leading local builder material supplier for over 100 years, National Lumber has had the privilege of getting to form relationships with builders across the Baltimore and DC metro areas. It’s our pleasure to highlight the great work they do. We spoke with Shawn Saffran, a Project Manager for Smithouse Construction, about their company […]
Kitchen Design Trends for Fall 2021
A crucial piece of thoughtful kitchen design is monitoring incoming and outgoing trends, and incorporating these trends into the designs offered to homeowners. At National Lumber, we make it our mission to keep track of what’s new in the world of kitchen design so you can create modern, inspired spaces that will appeal to homeowners. […]
Why Builders Choose Masonite Doors
The quality of your finished build can be impacted by the quality of the products you choose. Many builders go through a process of trial and error to select the products that best benefit their projects. At National Lumber, we work with our builders to identify which products will best meet their needs. Today, we […]
Builder Highlight: Four Twelve Roofing
It’s always a privilege to collaborate with talented builders making their mark on the Baltimore and DC areas. For this builder highlight, we spoke with Sam Frank, Co-Owner of Four Twelve Roofing about their growth across Baltimore. About Four Twelve Roofing Founded in 2013, Four Twelve provides roofing, decking, and exterior remodeling services to clients […]
The Advantages of Fiberon Composite Decking
With so many options out there, choosing the right decking brand can be a daunting task for many builders. As traditional wood decking falls out of vogue, the competition within the composite decking space has grown immensely. Today, we’d like to highlight one brand that is making waves in the world of composite decking: Fiberon. […]
Builder Highlight: Chance Development
Creating relationships with builders is a cornerstone of our company at National Lumber. We are always excited to establish connections across the Baltimore and DC areas with clients completing fantastic projects. For this article, we chatted with Brian Chance, founder and president of Chance Development, and a builder we’ve worked extensively with. About Chance Devlopement […]
