J & W Lumber

I started replacing a (termite) damaged patio without doing my homework; I was under the impression that Lowe’s and Home Depot had the lumber I needed. When a homeowner, like me, starts a project, we assume the box stores has us covered. I could not be more wrong.
As I started to pull this patio apart and taking note of the lumber, I started to notice the sizes I needed were nowhere to be found at the box stores. I could use the sizes available at Home Depot but I discovered another problem. If you look closely at the lumber used in patios, it has a rustic finish to it. You may not notice it at first, but it really is completely different then the lumber available at HD or LWS. As it turns, this is called «Rough Sawn» lumber. This is the correct lumber used for patio covers. This is available in box stores, but it is special order.
Then I found J & W Lumber, the customer service was excellent, the lumber available was incredible! They have EVERY size of rough sawn douglas fir you can imagine. I mean every size; from 2″ x 2″ x 8′ to 6″ x 18″ x 20′! The quality of the lumber was excellent, unlike box stores where you have to pick through the lumber, almost every piece was straight and true at J & W Lumber.
After a visit and some more deconstruction of my patio I was ready to place to my order. I show up at the yard, a guy shows me where the lumber I need is and he comes over to help me load. I turn down the help thinking I was gonna drive him crazy picking through the lumber. Like I said, almost every piece was excellent so my loading went fast except for the fact that I could not take everything in one load. They were about to close and I wanted to get all my lumber home. I called the guy back over and asked, «I know you guys are about to close, can I put the remainder of my lumber outside the gate and return to pick it up?» He asks how far I live and agrees to stay after hours to make sure I can collect my lumber.
This is a great business, the employes are pleasant, helpful and knowable. The lumber selection is fantastic! People from Murrieta, Temecula, Lake Elsinore and Wildomar, we need business like these in our towns, if you have lumber needs, give these guys a try.

Went here to get a quote on DIY Alumawood solid patio cover and it is so much cheaper! $ 1300 for a 12×10! Customer service was very helpful and knowledgeable.