About LumberHub
Welcome to LumberHub, where we're all about making lumber buying as smooth as possible. We know how complicated and time-consuming it can be to source the right wood at the right price — that's why we’re here. Our mission is simple: reduce the friction of lumber buying by giving you unlimited access to real-time information and making it easy to order directly from our website.
Here’s what you can do with LumberHub:
- Quotes: Want to know today’s prices? Check out real-time quotes for single-item truckloads, delivered directly to your mill. Most items can be bought directly from this page.
- Truck Builder: Got specific needs? Use our Truck Builder to request a custom tally of items. If a mill has what you're after, you’ll get your order at the current market price, direct from the source.
- Pre-Cut: Need something custom? Order a load of pre-cut material from our remanufacturing plant in Brantford, Ontario. We’ll cut it to your specifications and ship it straight to you.
- Orders: Keep track of all your orders in one spot. View, manage, and stay up-to-date on what's coming and when.
- Account: All your invoices and credit info are right here. Easily manage payments and see where your credit stands.
- Profile: Update your company details, add shipping addresses, and seamlessly swap between buying for your different locations.
We’re here to provide a seamless, no-nonsense experience. Whether you're a small business owner or running a large operation, LumberHub is built to keep things simple and efficient. From browsing products to placing an order, LumberHub puts the information and control in your hands.
Thank you for choosing LumberHub, where we’re changing the way you buy lumber — faster, easier, and better.
How it Works
- Standard lead time: Typically, orders take around 2 weeks to process and deliver.
- Buy-it-now orders: These orders are locked in as soon as you receive a confirmation, securing your purchase.
- Requested orders: When you place a requested order, it becomes a firm offer for 1 hour. During that time, we’ll get in touch to confirm if the order can be fulfilled.
About Me
Background:
- Name: George McKeown
- Hometown: Listowel, Ontario
- Age: 32
Education:
- PhD Polymer & Materials Chemistry: University of Toronto, 2019
- BSc Chemistry: McGill University, 2014
Professional Experience:
- Lumber Trader: Since 2020, I have been a trader at Tall Tree Lumber, where I’ve gained in-depth knowledge of the market and a broad understanding of lumber products. My experience has also given me firsthand insight into the challenges and friction points that buyers face within the lumber industry.
- Independent Consultant: My consulting career included consulting and the implementation. Projects include a new volume measurement standard for more than a million cubic yards of mulch per year, new workflow for a remanufacturing plant, and technical fact checking related to biomass pyrolysis.
Personal Interests:
In my free time, I enjoy playing tennis, golf, and hockey. I'm also in the process of renovating my house, and I like to work on my cars whenever I get the chance. Additionally, I've taken the opportunity to learn programming and web development as a personal interest.
Mission:
To bring lumber buying into the future.