Crenshaw Lumber

Crenshaw Lumber Company is a longstanding supplier of lumber, building materials, hardware, doors, and windows headquartered in Gardena, California. With more than 75 years of industry experience, the company has built a reputation for serving professional contractors, builders, and construction professionals throughout Southern California. From residential framing projects to large commercial developments, Crenshaw Lumber combines an extensive product selection with knowledgeable service and dependable material delivery.

The company’s history dates back to 1949, when Lloyd Olson established Crenshaw Lumber as a lumber and milling business serving contractors in the greater Los Angeles area. What began as a traditional lumberyard gradually expanded into a comprehensive building materials operation. Over the decades, the company developed strong relationships with contractors and manufacturers, allowing it to grow while maintaining its commitment to quality products, competitive solutions, and personalized service.

Today, Crenshaw Lumber operates major lumberyards in Gardena and Anaheim, serving construction projects across Los Angeles and Orange counties. Its core business centers on framing lumber, including Douglas fir, plywood, oriented strand board (OSB), engineered wood products, and other essential structural materials. The company also operates extensive milling facilities capable of custom cutting, resawing, and preparing lumber to meet specific construction requirements.

Beyond traditional lumber supplies, the company has expanded into three complementary divisions: Crenshaw Lumber Company, Crenshaw Builders Hardware, and Crenshaw Doors & Windows. The hardware division, established in the early 1990s, supplies structural connectors, fasteners, tools, rebar, and concrete construction accessories. Its product offerings include recognized manufacturers such as Simpson Strong-Tie, helping contractors obtain essential materials from a single trusted supplier.

Crenshaw Doors & Windows provides an extensive selection of residential and commercial doors and windows from manufacturers including Marvin, Milgard, LaCantina, and Western Window Systems. This division offers customers access to products suited to traditional architecture, contemporary designs, and modern indoor-outdoor living spaces.

Another important advantage is the company’s manufacturing and delivery capabilities. Its experienced yard personnel assemble material packages for custom homes, residential developments, multifamily construction, and commercial projects. A dedicated truck fleet supports efficient jobsite deliveries, helping contractors maintain schedules and minimize unnecessary delays. Since 2017, Crenshaw Lumber has also manufactured prefabricated arches based on builders’ specifications.

Crenshaw Lumber serves customers throughout the South Bay and greater Southern California construction industry. Its experienced sales team provides product knowledge and practical assistance, helping builders navigate material requirements and project challenges.

From its beginnings as a neighborhood lumberyard to its development into a major regional supplier, Crenshaw Lumber represents generations of construction expertise. Its combination of history, specialized products, manufacturing capabilities, and contractor-focused service makes it a valuable resource for the professionals building and improving Southern California.