# National Lumber

> National Lumber is a New England building materials supplier and Builders FirstSource business serving contractors, developers, remodelers, and homeowners. Its operation combines lumber and hardware retail with engineered wood, prefabricated framing components, installed services, millwork, kitchen design, and specialized jobsite delivery.

- **Founded:** 1934
- **Headquarters:** Mansfield, United States
- **Founders:** Morris Kaitz (Founder)
- **Products:** Lumber, hardware, and building supplies, Engineered Floor Systems, Trusses and wall panels, Installed framing, Kitchen Views
- **Notable:** Built a multigeneration New England building supplies business from a single Roxbury location founded in 1934., Named 2020 ProDealer of the Year in HBSDealer coverage., Acquired by Builders FirstSource in a $282.5 million transaction announced in January 2022.

## Products & services

- **Lumber, hardware, and building supplies** — Framing lumber, engineered wood, decking, roofing, siding, paint, tools, fasteners, and related construction supplies.
- **Engineered Floor Systems** — Structural planning with stamped plans, precision-trimmed I-joists, inkjet labels, and precut mechanical holes.
- **Trusses and wall panels** — Prefabricated roof and floor trusses, wall panels, and custom structural components through the manufacturing operation formerly called Reliable Truss.
- **Installed framing** — Coordinated material packages and framing labor for large wood-frame projects, including preconstruction coordination and jobsite management.
- **Kitchen Views** — Cabinetry and countertop selection, cabinetry layouts, design consultation, ordering, and delivery coordination for homeowners and builders.
- **National Millwork** — Windows, doors, architectural mouldings, custom millwork, and field service support.
- **Pro Insulators** — Installed insulation for new construction and retrofits, including spray foam, batts, and blown-in products.
- **Drywall delivery** — Drywall and accessories delivered using trained crews, truck-mounted forklifts, and boom trucks with reach up to 90 feet.
- **READY-FRAME** — Builders FirstSource computer-precut, inkjet-labeled framing materials delivered in organized bundles.
- **Builders FirstSource Digital Tools** — Paradigm-powered tools for homebuilder sales, homebuyer engagement, and construction coordination.
- **Remodelers PRO Force** — Free membership for qualifying remodelers, offering specialist support and member discount pricing.

## Achievements

- Built a multigeneration New England building supplies business from a single Roxbury location founded in 1934.
- Named 2020 ProDealer of the Year in HBSDealer coverage.
- Acquired by Builders FirstSource in a $282.5 million transaction announced in January 2022.

## Latest updates

- **2026-08** — The locations page announced the Mansfield store opening at 71 Maple Street on August 10, 2026.
- **2026-05** — Builders FirstSource signage was installed at the Mansfield main yard and the Norfolk Street showroom; Kitchen Views retained its prominent showroom branding.
- **2026-04** — The company reported Builders FirstSource rebranding at Berlin, Salem, and Kingston, Massachusetts.
- **2026-03** — The company reported Builders FirstSource rebranding at Gardner, Massachusetts.

## Links

- Website: https://www.national-lumber.com/
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/national-lumber
- Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/nationallumber
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nationallumberco/
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NationalLumber

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Last updated: 2026-10-16