BUILDING & RENOVATION
Built-in Trust
there’s a reason why big box stores just aren’t cutting it
anymore, and the proof is in the longevity of local lumberyards like Arnold Lumber.
The family-owned-and-operated company has been serving Rhode Island since it was
founded in 1911, when Ocean State-native Carold “Kit” Arnold got his start cutting
and shipping timber from Ridge Hill in North Kingstown. To accommodate growing
demand, Arnold Lumber eventually established a lumber shed in 1952 in West Kingston
where customers could pick out the wood themselves and simply leave a note to record
what they owed. This allowed the company to not only help their neighbors build
homes and businesses, but also build trust. While Arnold Lumber’s simple system has
changed considerably over the past century (now a full-service lumberyard with four
locations serving Rhode Island, Connecticut and Massachusetts), that mutual trust
has remained the same. Locals rely on the company to provide not only high-quality
lumber, but also masonry supplies, custom doors, millwork and top-of-the-line national
brands for their kitchen and bath projects (think the likes of Unilock, Andersen and
Waypoint). But the relationship doesn’t end with a card swipe: at Arnold Lumber, they
are with you every step of the way, from the very start of your project to professional
referral services and beyond. On a broader scale, the local company is dedicated to
supporting the communities in which we live and work through donations, partnerships
and volunteering. With these points in mind — plus free same-day delivery offerings;
an experienced, knowledgeable staff for both contractors and homeowners alike; onsite
consultations and more — it’s easy to see why this family-run lumberyard has withstood
the test of time, and to trust that they will continue serving and building upon the
relationships they have developed within the community for generations to come. ◆
ARNOLD LUMBER, locations in West Kingston, Wakefield, Bristol and
Westerly, arnoldlumber.com (see below for contact information).
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