HOME WHO WE ARE PRODUCTS & SERVICES PORTFOLIO DESIGN CENTER (843) 795-0150 OUR STORY - in - PICTURES PRODUCT QUICK FINDER: Our History 1948 Rhodes Lumber Co. A neighborhood lumber and supply company, Rhodes Lumber Co. was established in 1948 by businessman Dusty Rhodes. Nested just off scenic Maybank Highway, Rhodes Lumber Company became a staple for homeowners and builders in the Lowcountry. After nearly 30 years of ownership, in 1975 Mr. Rhodes offered to sell his small business to Margaret and Eddie Buck. 1975 Buck Lumber is Born As James Island became a residential destination and development began on Kiawah and Seabrook Islands, the market was just right for Eddie and his wife, Margaret, to take Mr. Rhodes up on his offer. Buck Lumber started with just six employees (one founding team member is still working at Buck today), and a foundation built on five principles: competitive prices, exceptional service, technical competence, quality products, and local ownership. Specializing in southern yellow pine, cypress and fir, Buck Lumber quickly became a premiere full-line supply company. 1989 The Dome Comes to Life Enter Hurricane Hugo. Barreling into Charleston at a speed of 135mph and bearing a 5-foot tidal surge, Hugo took out just about everything in his path————including Buck Lumber’s four storage buildings and about 40% of inventory. While this was a devastating loss, Eddie took it as an opportunity to create a larger facility to house product under one roof. And so he did. Appropriately named “The Lumber Dome,” the nearly one-acre facility greatly increased productivity, and allowed semi-trucks to pull in and out without getting materials wet in bad weather. 2008 The Design Center is Built With such an extensive array of custom options available for design, the Buck family built the Design Center to let clients see what products will look like inside of their homes. It was also erected to serve as a meeting place for builders, architects and homeowners to consult with sales specialists. This 6,000 square foot facility is the only one of its kind in the Charleston area and showcases windows, custom entry doors, millwork, trust joist, pre-finished siding, prime treated lumber, wood flooring, railing systems, decking, columns, and hardware. Today A Classic Family Business After nearly forty years of ownership, the Buck family is proud to employ over thirty hard-working team members that are both passionate and knowledgeable about their industry. The sense of family within Buck Lumber is extended to employees and business relationships alike. Today, the small lumber yard that was once Rhodes Lumber Co. has grown into a sprawling 5 acre facility at the forefront of the material supply business———yet the warm, welcoming family atmosphere remains the same. the BUCK portfolio OUR PORTFOLIO The proof is in the pudding. From new-construction to remodels of historic properties, take a peak at some the work that we’ve done around town. Read More The Buck Lumber Promise COMPETITIVE PRICES Quote Comparison Quality Products Quintessential Technical Help Quick & Efficient Service "Saving You Money" SERVICE FOCUS Knowledgeable Sales & Support Team Prompt & Accurate Delivery Technical & Specialty Experts In-House Credit and Billing Department "Saving You Time" TECHNICAL COMPETENCE Combined 300+ Years of Experience In-House Experts "Saving You Effort" PRODUCT QUALITY Higher Grade of Lumber 95% Covered Storage Brand Name Vendors "Saving You Waste" LOCAL OWNERSHIP Supports the Charleston Economy Immediate Problem Resolution Community Service Leadership Owned by the Buck Family Since 1975 "The Buck Stops Here" © 2018 Buck Lumber & Building Supply, Inc. All rights reserved. Privacy Policy | Terms & Conditions Site by: Obviouslee Marketing CONTACT US | BLOG | CLIENT LOGIN Sign up for the Buck eNewsletter. The Buck Lumber Promise 1. COMPETITIVE PRICES 2. SERVICE FOCUS 3. TECHNICAL COMPETENCE 4. PRODUCT QUALITY 5. LOCAL OWNERSHIP