QUALITY,
INGRAINED
Muskoka Lumber is a multifaceted operation with a number of stores where products are custom manufactured for the individual, and people are confident in the quality ingrained in everything we do.
In Muskoka, customers range from contractors with businesses, to cottagers with dreams – and everyone in between with something to build.
You’re all very different, so we’ve never believed in a service methodology that squeezes all of you into one box.
Our made-to-order products, full-scope building supplies, and comprehensive services are crafted to fit the needs of contractors, owners, designers, and architects at every crossroad; because at Muskoka Lumber, quality isn’t a “promise.”
It is simply ingrained.
Starting with an idea that
went against the grain.
The foundation for Muskoka Lumber took root when co-founder Paul Donaldson noticed a gap in the range of products and services available in the area.
He didn’t believe in the cookie-cutter treatment of customers at the time; and he decided that the people in Muskoka needed to be better served as individuals by the local lumber yards.
Donaldson envisioned a lumber yard for every type of customer, that would go beyond a “one-size-fits-all” approach to products and services.
When he asked Bob Potts to fill the role of co-founder and business manager, Potts didn’t hesitate. In that moment, Muskoka Lumber launched its tradition of raising the bar for local industry standards; and over the span of almost 4 decades, they haven’t taken their foot off the gas.
Today, you will find:
• Muskoka Lumber stores in Port Carling, Bracebridge, Bala, Huntsville, & MacTier
• A Timber Mill and Lumber Mill in Port Carling
• A Lumber Mill and CNC Router in Huntsville
• A custom Finishing Shop in Bracebridge (the Muskoka Lumber Finishing Shop, MLFS)
• A state-of-the-art Windows & Doors Centre in Port Carling (Windows & Doors by Muskoka Lumber)
• An ever-expanding suite of innovative products, and services
“We don’t want our customers taking time to sort through materials on job sites; with the quality we supply, we make sure they can just grab a board and use it.”
Quality, delivered on a
scale that adds value.
On the scale of “GOOD, BETTER, & BEST,” our baseline standard for “GOOD” begins at the typical industry standard for “BETTER.”
At a typical lumber yard, quality levels start at a #2 grade of material – but Muskoka Lumber starts at a #1, or premium grade.
In other words: we supply premium lumber.
Why?
Because we understand that the most “expensive” thing to waste on a job site is time – and we don’t want our customers wasting time on sorting through material during a build.
This level of quality adds value, because we make sure that crew members at work can just “grab a board, and use it” – which means that contractors and project managers can have confidence in their project supplies (and timelines).
From large outfits to independents, we’re proud to partner with the best in Muskoka, who choose us because of the quality of our product and how quickly we can get it to site for them.
“The retail side of Muskoka Lumber is extensive; and the custom manufacturing side of the business has given them a unique market niche.”
Port Carling:
the Beginning
When Donaldson and Potts co-founded Muskoka Lumber in the heart of cottage country, they understood the importance of exceptional customer service.
Their goal was to fill orders the same day whenever possible with “no charge” delivery – which required a vast inventory, and several trucks to ensure the highest possible level of customer satisfaction.
Port Carling is now home to 11 storage sheds in (where a large selection of the most popular lumber profiles are kept in stock, and under cover), a timber mill (boasting one of the world’s largest 4-sided planers), and a lumber mill – where quality material is custom milled to order, before pre-finishing in-house (at the Muskoka Lumber Finishing Shop).
The bespoke milling and pre-finishing services available for exterior siding (as well as interior trims and finishes) are very exciting for architects and designers, who want the freedom to flex their creative muscles.
These services are also a wonderful perk for owners who want to match a siding style from a cherished family cottage or home.
Locally Owned & Operated Since 1988
Curious about our history in Muskoka? Read Our Story.