Business Details
46 Years
experience
Your Trusted Partner for Precision Framing Solutions
JL Schwieters has been Minnesota's premier provider of framing solutions for over 45 years, delivering quality craftsmanship and a commitment to excellence in every project. Founded in 1980, our family-owned business specializes in roof trusses, wall panels, and turnkey framing packages for residential and commercial builders. Our process integrates budgeting, design, production, and installation under one roof, ensuring seamless project execution. With a skilled workforce and advanced manufacturing technology, we prioritize efficiency, precision, and safety. Our NexSTEP System reduces waste while our climate-controlled storage facilities guarantee material quality. We serve the Twin Cities and surrounding areas, offering customized solutions for projects of all sizes.Our 400+ employees include industry-leading carpenters, designers, and safety-certified professionals dedicated to meeting client needs. From single-family homes to large commercial developments, we combine decades of experience with innovative methods to set new standards in framing excellence. Our partnerships with builders and contractors ensure on-time delivery, cost-effective solutions, and unmatched installation quality. As a trusted local leader, we maintain a proven track record of delivering first-rate buildings while fostering career growth for our team members.
Services
Roof Trusses
Wall Panels
Floor Panels
Turnkey Framing
Installation Services
Details
- Year established: 1980
Highlights and features
- We offer 45+ years of proven experience in residential and commercial framing
- Our skilled workforce includes certified carpenters and OSHA-trained safety professionals
- Turnkey solutions eliminate multiple vendors through integrated design-to-installation services
- Advanced manufacturing technology ensures precision-cut components and reduced waste
- We maintain climate-controlled storage facilities for superior material quality control
Services
Turnkey Framing
Our comprehensive turnkey framing solutions include design, manufacturing, and professional installation of structural components. This integrated approach eliminates coordination challenges between multiple vendors while ensuring quality control throughout the process. Clients benefit from faster project timelines and reduced onsite labor requirements through our precision-engineered wall panels and trusses.
Roof Trusses
Precision-manufactured roof trusses produced in our climate-controlled facility guarantee exact fit and structural integrity. Our engineering team creates customized solutions for residential and commercial projects, incorporating client specifications while maintaining strict safety and code compliance standards for superior performance.
Wall Panels
Factory-built wall panels streamline construction timelines through efficient prefabrication processes. Our system reduces onsite material waste by up to 30% while maintaining dimensional accuracy. Each panel undergoes quality checks before delivery to ensure seamless integration with other building components.
Floor Panels
Engineered floor panel solutions combine structural efficiency with rapid installation capabilities. Our system accommodates both residential and commercial applications, featuring precision-cut components that minimize field adjustments while maintaining optimal load-bearing capacity and dimensional stability.
Installation Services
Our certified installation crews ensure proper execution of framing systems with attention to safety and quality standards. Using proprietary safety pole technology, we maintain one of the industry's best safety records while delivering accurate, code-compliant installations that match design specifications to the millimeter.
People
Pat Schwieters
General Manager
With over two decades in construction management and a University of Minnesota degree, Pat drives strategic growth and operational excellence at JL Schwieters while maintaining family business values.
Blake Schwieters
Plant Manager
A Purdue University graduate, Blake oversees prefab operations since 2013, implementing continuous improvement strategies that enhanced production efficiency and launched our successful truss manufacturing division.
Jim Wenker
Production Manager
With 35+ years of experience, Jim bridges design and field teams to ensure architectural compliance, serving as mentor for new foremen while maintaining quality craftsmanship standards.
Cory Hemme
Truss Operations Manager
Bringing 20+ years of truss industry expertise, Cory leads design and production teams with technical precision, holding certifications in architectural construction technology and estimating.
Kyle Shufelt
Safety Director
A field carpenter since 1993, Kyle holds advanced safety certifications and OSHA trainer credentials, implementing rigorous safety protocols that make us one of Minnesota's safest framing companies.
Questions
What types of projects do you handle?
We specialize in residential and commercial framing for single-family homes, multifamily apartments, townhomes, office buildings, warehouses, and custom projects of all sizes.
Do you provide full-service framing solutions?
Yes, our turnkey services include design support, precision manufacturing, material delivery, and professional installation by our own crews for complete project coordination.
How do you ensure quality control?
Our state-of-the-art manufacturing facility maintains strict quality checks during production, while our certified installation teams follow precise specifications for guaranteed component fit and structural integrity.
What safety measures do you implement?
We use proprietary safety pole systems on all projects and maintain OSHA-certified crews with regular safety training to create secure working environments and reduce fall risks.
Can I purchase materials only?
Yes, we offer wall panel packages, truss packages, and complete material bundles for self-installation with engineering documentation and technical support available.
What makes your company different?
Our 45+ years of experience, in-house manufacturing capabilities, and vertically integrated services set us apart as Minnesota's only framing company offering complete solutions from design to installation.
