Applications

McIlvain Lumber Quality TestimonialThe J. Gibson McIlvain Company services many different industries, but the one thing they all have in common is a high quality end product. Top quality lumber is a raw material that is only used in the finest of homes, flooring, boats, cabinets, furniture, and instruments. We understand that our customers share our same high quality standards and diligent attention to detail.

Browse the pages below to get a feel for the main industries we serve, but note that we offer our services wherever high end wood products are required.

Architectural Millwork

Architectural Millwork ProfilesConsistent grain pattern, extra lengths and widths, and a wide variety of species can be called upon at anytime at a millwork house. These businesses demand top quality materials and are oftentimes faced with meeting exacting standards and in large volumes. We're here to help.

Door and Window Manufacturers

African Mahogany Door ConstructionLumber species that are stable and able to withstand the elements are necessary for the door and window manufacturers. Whether it is to be painted, stained, or left to naturally weather, the wood must be stable and weather resistant.

Flooring Manufacturers

Maple Hardwood FlooringExtra lengths, consistent colors, and stability are the hallmarks of the flooring industry. Lumber that meets these demands is a must, or the floor could buckle and warp. Careful drying and grading is required by the lumber supplier to ensure a top quality hardwood floor.

Decking and Docks

Ipe DeckingSouth American hardwoods are the standard for high quality decks for private residences, resort hotels, or commercial boardwalks. We carry a large stock of Ipe and Ipe alternatives, such as Cumaru and Massaranduba.

Cabinetry Manufacturers

Cabinet MakersHigh quality plywood is a mainstay of the cabinet maker, but solid wood is in high demand as well. Cabinet makers’ need for consistent coloring and their requests for special grain patterns for specific cabinet parts mean that the lumber supplier must do more than just provide board feet of random lumber.

Luthiers

Rosewood FretboardGuitar makers require very specific dimensions, outstanding appearance, and interesting grain patterns to make world class instruments. Supplying to the Luthier entails a strong understanding of the manufacturing process as well as knowledge of wood movement and tonality.

Boat Builders

Teak Boat DeckingGolden brown, vertical grain Teak makes for a beautiful boat deck, and many builders use Teak and other hardwoods for interiors as well. Marine plywood is another staple in all stages of boat construction. Boat builders expect only the finest quality wood and plywood for their projects.

Furniture Makers

Walnut Queen Anne ChairFurniture requires a wide variety of species, thicknesses, lengths, and widths to produce fine pieces. The maker needs a lumber supplier who can provide the highest quality grades in multiple species, all bundled into the same order for convenience. A supplier with a wide array of grain patterns and a sizeable supply of figured and character lumber is also a major asset to furniture makers.

Timber Frame Builders

White Oak Timber FrameGiant timbers of Douglas Fir and White Oak are needed to construct these beautiful structures. 8 × 8 and 12 × 12 timbers are commonplace, as are lengths of 27 to 40 feet. Obtaining this large lumber and maintaining a stock to deliver quickly is the key to our success and to yours as well.