Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Custom Eastern White Pine Timbers for Log Homes & Post-Beam Construction
Mead Lumber Inc. is a third-generation family-owned business established in 1975, specializing in high-quality Eastern White Pine products for timber frames and log homes. Our operations in the Adirondack foothills focus on sustainable forestry, utilizing advanced equipment like the Cleereman Lumber Pro and Kahlin four-sided planer to process timbers up to 40 feet long. We serve Post & Beam companies and DIY builders while maintaining a commitment to environmental stewardship and community engagement.Our team, led by Nicholas Mead, combines generational expertise with modern technology to deliver precision-cut lumber and exceptional customer support. We prioritize sustainable sourcing from local contractors within a 50-mile radius, ensuring both ecological responsibility and regional economic support.
Services
Post & Beam Timbers
Log Home Cants
Long-Length Beams
Kiln-Dried Lumber
Pine Log Procurement
Details
- Year established: 1975
Highlights and features
- Three generations of lumber industry expertise since 1975
- Specialize in hard-to-find 40-foot long-length beams
- Sustainably source logs from local Adirondack contractors
- Invested in advanced milling technology for precision cuts
- Direct partnership approach with builders and loggers
What people say
Top quality pine timbers
Great place
Very Friendly
Professional service
Helpful staff
Services
Post & Beam Timbers
We specialize in Eastern White Pine timbers for post-and-beam construction, offering lengths up to 40 feet. Our precision-milled beams combine structural integrity with natural aesthetics, ideal for commercial timber frame projects and residential builds. Sustainably sourced from local forests, these timbers provide exceptional strength-to-weight ratios and workability for complex architectural designs.
Log Home Cants
Kiln-dried 8x8 D-log cants provide DIY builders with premium Eastern White Pine materials. These dimensionally stable timbers offer cost-effective solutions for custom log homes while maintaining traditional rustic appeal. Our cants meet strict quality standards for straightness and moisture content to ensure long-term structural performance.
Long-Length Beams
Our advanced milling capabilities produce beams up to 40 feet long, addressing specialized construction needs. Using the Cleereman Lumber Pro saw system and Kahlin four-sided planer, we achieve precise dimensions and smooth finishes for challenging architectural applications where standard-length lumber proves insufficient.
People
Nicholas Mead
Owner/President
Third-generation lumber industry leader with 20+ years of experience in sustainable forestry and timber processing. Oversees daily operations and strategic direction while maintaining hands-on involvement in production quality control.
Katrina Mead
Partner
Supports business operations and client relations with 15 years of experience in lumber industry logistics. Focuses on maintaining family values of integrity while implementing modern business practices for operational efficiency.
Questions
What makes Eastern White Pine ideal for timber framing?
Eastern White Pine offers excellent strength-to-weight ratios, straight grain patterns, and workability for large beams while maintaining natural aesthetic appeal in finished structures.
Do you supply custom-length timbers?
Yes, we specialize in long-length beams up to 40 feet using advanced milling equipment for unique construction requirements.
How do you ensure sustainable sourcing?
We partner with local contractors within 50 miles to harvest pine from responsibly managed Adirondack forests following strict environmental guidelines.
What log home materials do you offer?
We provide kiln-dried 8x8 D-log cants for DIY builders seeking premium Eastern White Pine at competitive prices compared to pre-packaged kits.
Can you help with pine log procurement?
Yes, we connect landowners with trusted loggers for pine lot clearing and purchase pine logs meeting specific quality and dimension requirements.
Reviews (1)
John B. Upstate Ny
Jul 14, 2020
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Call ahead, find out if they have what you need. Cash, 3% on CC. Quality lumber. Tounge and groove knotty pine 18 boards of superior quality. Should be called # 1 premium. Great for redoing old vertical siding. Up to 16 '. Staff is pleasant and helpful. They have huge pieces of pine slab cuts of various sizes. Awesome for bars, coffee tables, etc. just beautiful slabs of pine Will post some pictures soon.
