Welcome to Rafael Lumber, the area's premier supplier of building material and expertise. Our doors opened in 1983 and have since provided the community of Marin with both quality products and peerless customer service. Whether you're a professional contractor or a weekend warrior, our fully staffed yard and delivery program will allow you to spend more time on site and less time hunting down resources. Rafael Lumber is one of the most comprehensive customer experiences around. Check out our services and the Do-It-Yourself area, or if you need help getting started: our Gallery is the place to be.
Rafael Lumber was founded in 1983, and has been serving contractors, homeowners, and do-it-yourselfers in Marin County with the highest quality of customer service. Our staff is dedicated to a personalized experience in a business filled with large "Big-Box" building supply companies, as we are optimized to provide both one-on-one service and the best selection of quality products at competitive prices. Our experts have been here for an average of 10 years and possess a great deal of experience in hardware and building supplies.
For your convenience we have compiled a list of popular websites with useful product information and how-to information. We have also included links for consumer information and government agencies relevant to home improvement. Note: Rafael Lumber does not specifically endorse the information on the following websites and is not responsible for their content. Always check local building codes prior to starting a project. Read the manufacturers instructions provided with tools and products, and seek the help of qualified contractors when necessary.
Our knowledgable staff is happy to help you with advice on your home improvement projects. We help customers every day by answering their questions about building materials, tools, and techniques. For your reference, we recently asked our staff to prepare a list of the most frequently asked questions. If you don't see your question here, come on down to the store and ask us in person! We have also developed a list of websites links are selected home improvement help sites and vendor sites. You can check up on prospective contractors at the Cal State licensing board, and find lots of other useful information.
We recently asked our staff to prepare a list of the most frequently asked questions by customers. We hope this list may be helpful during your upcoming projects. If you don't see your question here, come on down to the store and ask us in person! Note: Always check local building codes prior to starting a project. Read the manufacturers instructions provided with tools and products, and seek the help of qualified contractors when necessary. Why don't we carry Trex? We have found EverGrain composite decking products to be equal or greater in performance, lighter in weight, and cleaner cutting.
Rafael Lumber supplies over 1000 active contractor accounts in Marin County and the Bay Area. We are your one-stop-shop for lumber, building materials, as well as the tools and accessories you'll need to get the job done right. We have one of the highest staff to customer ratios in the area. Our convenient location, expert staff, new lumber yard layout, and quality product selection means you'll spend less time running around and more time working. If there is anything else we can do to improve our service — new products you'd like to see, or any other issues — Call, stop by, or send us email at contractors@rafael-lumber.com.
Rafael Lumber carries a wide selection of lumber and plywood in an impressive variety of species, dimensions, and specifications. Our lumber yard is now optimized to make loading your desired materials easier so you'll be in and out in record time! Rated by Pacific Sun as the best lumber yard in Marin for several years running, Rafael Lumber stocks everything you'll need for framing, decking, fencing, trimming, siding, and general remodeling. We also have a large inventory of finish grade plywood and kiln-dried wood stock for cabinetry and fine construction.
Rafael Lumber carries the largest variety of molding in stock in the Bay Area, full. The quality of products carried in stock is unparalleled; from classic Victorian styles ready to stain, to contemporary styles pre-primed for water or oil based paint. We also have a huge selection of kiln-dried pine, douglas fir, and hardwood S4S (surfaced four sides) for use in cabinetry and other trim applications. If you are trying to match a specific molding or recreate a historical look, we have guides that will show you how to create standard molding patterns to create a custom look.
Rafael Lumber can order something that fits, whether you are a contractor restoring a 40's era craftsman home, or an Eichler owner in search of a matching door. We order most major door and window brands ranging from Marvin and Milgard and Velux. We feature styled doors from most popular door manufacturers as well.
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