New Year Lumber Forecast for 2021
Lumber had a record year on the market in 2020, but industry experts predicted that this trend may finally begin to slow as winter ramped up. However, in December, lumber prices shattered all-time highs for the month, and January looks to be continuing the trend. Following an altogether unpredictable year, demand has greatly exceeded the […]
Unprecedented Lumber Market Demand Continues into Autumn
2020 has created unique circumstances for various commodity industries. The lumber market has experienced an unprecedented boom that looks, for now at least, to be continuing into autumn. In our last blog on this topic, we discussed the reasons for this unprecedented lumber demand, including low mortgage rates, service-industry businesses adjusting to outdoor seating requirements, […]
Meet Mario Meneghelli Gerard
Our Team is what keeps the gears turning at National Lumber. As such, it’s our pleasure to get to highlight the fantastic people who work for our company. Today, we’d like to introduce to you all Mario Meneghelli Gerard, a General Manager at our flagship Baltimore location. About Mario Mario was born and raised in […]
Exploring the Trex Building Materials We Stock
Trex is the industry leader in composite decking products. At National Lumber, we’re proud to stock some of their most popular products. Each Trex decking option is thoughtfully designed to fit the diverse tastes of homeowners. Composite decking materials have overtaken wood as the new standard and for good reason: they offer unparalleled durability, lower […]
The Lumber Market Is Experiencing a Boom
While many commodity markets have experienced huge fluctuations since the outset of the COVID-19 pandemic, and many industries have been forced to make tough decisions in uncertain times, the lumber market is experiencing a boom many suppliers didn’t predict. Let’s take a look at this unexpected turn of events, and the reasons for the success […]
Meet Scott Huguely, Head of DC Sales
Our Team is what keeps the gears turning at National Lumber. As such, it’s our pleasure to get to highlight the fantastic people who work for our company. Today, we’d like to introduce to you all Scott Huguely, head of our DC Sales Division. With the opening of our new DC metro area location in […]
How to Choose the Right Marvin Windows Collection for Your Project
“Character” is a word that homebuilders often use to describe what differentiates one project from others. For so long, practicality and cost-efficiency were guiding principles of design, and character could be harder to come by. Today, builders are able to blend style with practicality and longevity in new and interesting ways. Marvin Windows are a […]
5 Great Ideas for Decks in Maryland
When you think of a deck for your home, you might imagine some traditional square of wood without much charm or character. The truth is that modern decking has adjusted to meet the creativity of builders and the vision of homeowners. From rethinking materials to changing how your outdoor space is utilized, there’s no better […]
Recent Projects: The Open Floor Plan and Polished Bath
Watch any home improvement show or take a quick glimpse into any recent home buyer’s ‘must have’ list and you’ll see a common thread: a request for an open floor plan. Open floor plans have been at the forefront of interior design priority lists for years, allowing homeowners the space and set-up they need to […]
National Lumber Company Celebrates 100 Years in Baltimore City
Serving the Baltimore Building Community for One CenturyThis year the National Lumber Company celebrates 100 years of serving the Baltimore building and construction community. Originally founded in 1919 in Baltimore’s Little Italy neighborhood by Russian immigrant Alexander Fruman– the business met the growing need for custom-made window and door sashes. The first three employees, Alexander […]
