Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Custom Lumber Manufacturing Experts
Fritch Mill has been a trusted producer of high-quality lumber since 1950, specializing in Douglas Fir, Hemlock, and Western Red Cedar. Our expertise lies in manufacturing custom cuttings to meet exacting specifications, including full or standard sawn rough materials. With a state-of-the-art facility built after a 1996 fire, we combine efficiency with flexibility to deliver an extensive range of products. As a long-standing member of the Pacific Lumber Inspection Bureau (PLIB), we maintain rigorous quality standards with two certified graders on staff. Our capabilities include surfacing lumber up to 8x16 dimensions, custom sawing (minimum 50,000 board feet), planing, and unit sawing.We offer specialized services such as anti-stain treating, container loading, and FSC-certified wood production. Our production capacity reaches 12 million board feet annually, with drying and shipping options via truck, rail, or container. Committed to customer satisfaction, we provide detailed log grading, transparent payment schedules, and expert consultation. For over seven decades, Fritch Mill has remained a family-owned business dedicated to excellence in lumber manufacturing.
Services
Custom Sawing
Planing Services
Unit Sawing
Surfacing Lumber
Log Grading
FSC Certification
Container Loading
Rail Shipping
Drying Services
Anti-Stain Treating
Details
- Year established: 1950
Highlights and features
- We have over 70 years of specialized lumber manufacturing experience.
- Our facility produces FSC-certified Douglas Fir and Hemlock products.
- We maintain PLIB-certified quality grading standards with two on-staff graders.
- Our custom sawing minimum is 50,000 board feet with precise dimensional capabilities.
- We offer comprehensive drying and shipping solutions via truck, rail, or container.
Services
Custom Sawing
We provide precision custom sawing services with a minimum capacity of 50,000 board feet. Our facility handles any species to produce specialized dimensions up to 8x16 surfaced four sides. This service caters to construction and industrial clients requiring non-standard lumber specifications.
Log Grading
Our PLIB-certified graders evaluate logs using Pacific Rim Scaling standards. We maintain strict quality control for Douglas Fir, Hemlock, and Cedar products. This service ensures customers receive accurate value assessments and meets industry grading requirements for structural and specialty lumber.
FSC Certification
We offer FSC-certified Douglas Fir and Hemlock products with documented chain-of-custody. This service supports environmentally responsible sourcing for clients requiring sustainable building materials. Our certification covers over 1,000,000 board feet annually.
Surfacing Lumber
We surface lumber up to 8x16 dimensions with four-side processing capabilities. This service produces finished dimensional lumber for construction applications. Our equipment ensures precise tolerances for structural components and architectural millwork requirements.
Log Procurement
We purchase logs with detailed pricing structures for Douglas Fir, Hemlock, Cedar, and specialty species. Our service includes grading, scaling, and payment processing with transparent documentation. We operate a dedicated log yard with weekday receiving hours for supplier convenience.
People
Roy E. Fritch
Founder
Founded Fritch Mill in 1950 after WWII service. Led the company until 1976, establishing quality standards that continue today. Recognized for agricultural contributions and community service through Kiwanis membership.
Questions
What lumber species do you specialize in?
We specialize in Douglas Fir, Hemlock, Western Red Cedar, and offer limited Alder, Maple, and Cottonwood products.
Do you handle custom orders?
Yes, we provide custom sawing with minimum 50,000 board feet requirements and specialized dimensional capabilities up to 8x16 surfaced four sides.
Are FSC-certified products available?
Yes, we produce over 1,000,000 board feet annually of FSC-certified Douglas Fir and Hemlock products with proper documentation.
What log delivery hours do you offer?
Our log yard accepts deliveries Monday through Friday from 7:00am to 4:00pm with payment processing on Fridays.
Do you offer drying services?
Yes, we provide custom drying services on-site with 50,000 board feet capacity for specialty lumber requirements.
How are log payments processed?
Checks are processed Fridays for logs delivered previous Friday through Thursday, with mailed payments on Tuesdays if not picked up.
