Paul Grothouse founded Grothouse Lumber in 1994. The unsurpassed design and construction capabilities of Grothouse Lumber are a direct result of his extensive experience in woodworking and engineering. His exposure to woodworking began as a child watching his father (a highly respected period furniture maker) restore their 18th century home on the banks of the Chesapeake Bay. As a teenager, he worked on a construction team building homes, and later purchased a portable sawmill to finance his college tuition. He began sawing lumber, learning how to properly saw logs into boards, and the proper drying techniques. He earned an Engineering degree at Virginia Tech and worked at Lutron Electronics, the undisputed leader in lighting controls, holding jobs from product management to work as their quality control and process control manager and managing the purchasing department of a custom shade company Lutron owns. During this period he continued to saw custom sized lumber on weekends for local craftsmen and build custom furniture, and he began to create wood butcher blocks to customer requests. The tremendous demand for Grothouse butcher blocks quickly became a full time job for Paul. His extensive experience in lumber, building, engineering, quality and process control is the ideal combination of talents to manage Grothouse Lumber.
Today the company operates out of a modern 20,000 sqft facility on the farm of Paul & Denise Grothouse in Pennsylvania. Basic wood countertops and butcher blocks are created impeccably. Complex designs, high quality woods sourced from around the world, intricate shapes and monolithic sizes are an everyday occurrence. Whether you are a homeowner seeking to purchase a single item, or a designer looking to produce signature pieces, Grothouse lumber can construct pieces that will meet or exceed your expectations.
Grothouse Lumber offers you:
Staffs of talented and hard-working employees ensuring the standards of quality and customer service are met.
An unmatched lead-time, shipping most orders in 2 to 3 weeks.
A true and factual offering of custom pieces with no limitations is possible. Any item that is structurally sound can be produced. Grothouse lumber not only crafts, but also engineers their products. This is a key element that sets them apart from the rest. Some examples of the complex items produced are: A 40-foot long end grain. A Japanese Cyprus wood sushi bar. A table in the shape of Nantucket. An 8-inch thick countertop twelve feet long. A 16-foot square end grain counter.
Hand crafted pieces of high quality lumber. Grothouse Lumber partners only with the best wood supply houses that properly cut, dry and store their products. We have the distinct advantage of being located in the hardwood Mecca of the world, Pennsylvania. Quality is not compromised for cost.
A product that arrives ready to install and enjoy. Grothouse lumber can create items with all cut outs, arcs, and angles needed to suit your specifications. This facilitates a quick and economical installation, saving valuable time and money.
Kitchen counter and Butcherblock finishes that are non-toxic AND FDA approved for consumption and safe for food contact. This is another trait that sets Grothouse Lumber apart from the competition.
A customer service oriented company. The growth of the company is managed so that every customer is treated courteously; every order is shipped timely, and questions are answered promptly. Quick quotes given over the phone are provided for clients in a hurry.
Fast and economical worldwide shipping. Freight is not a profit center at Grothouse Lumber, which offers reasonable shipping rates. The products are packaged securely and shipped with carriers proven to be courteous and careful.
A limited lifetime warranty from an established company. Lifetime warranties are only as good as the longevity of the company offering them. Grothouse Lumber operates with a sound fundamental business practice that ensures a permanent existence in the marketplace.
"Two
roads diverged in a wood, and I, I took the one less traveled by,
And that has made all the difference."
Robert Frost
Today so many companies have lost touch with their customer's needs. We strive to make your interactions with us the some of the best you have ever experienced. The quality and beauty of our product should exceed your expectations. The customer service you receive before, during and after your order should be of the absolute highest quality and professionalism. Your delivery should be on prompt and on time.
If you ever feel like you are not receiving this level of service, please let me know personally. My direct email is pgrothouse@glumber.com
Paul Grothouse
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Please feel free to contact us at anytime we're always interested in helping you with your needs. Please include a contact phone number if you email, we often have additional questions that are hard to explain over email.
Telephone: 610-767-6515 or 877-268-5412 (toll free)
Fax: 610-767-0982
Postal Address: 6035 Memorial Rd, Germansville, PA 18053
Email: glumber@glumber.com