Privately owned stores are more expensive.
Check us out. Our prices are often lower than the competitors.

You can’t buy the same products as larger stores.
We buy from the same name brand manufacturers as the box stores. Through LMC, a national cooperative of independent dealers, we are able to negotiate competitive prices.

You don’t have as many items as the box stores.
While we don’t have as much display space, we can special order just about anything you need. About 35% of our business is special orders, often customized to you.

Rathbun Lumber is a contractor's store.
While we do sell to many contractors, we also sell to individual homeowners and commercial accounts.

You only sell lumber.
We sell a full line of building materials, everything you need from the basement to the roof. We also offer free computerized kitchen and bath design services, small milling services, free quotes and estimates. You can do all your shopping right here, with well-informed and personalized service.

Rathbun Lumber is hard to find.
We are located in the heart of Presque Isle, easy to get to, with access from State St. or Parsons St. If you can’t make it to the store, we’ll be happy to take your order by phone, fax, or e-mail. Plus we offer free local delivery.

There is probably no handicap access.
Yes, there is. One low step in fromt, but if you need a ramp, just let us know you are coming and we’ll open the back door for you.