Lodge Lumber Co.
Lodge Lumber is a premier supplier of high-quality industrial wood products. Since 1940, our family-owned business has grown and prospered with our combination of personalized service, custom solutions and efficient delivery. Today, the Lodge family is proud to continue in its third generation of ownership. The family vision is as strong as ever – with the same service, quality and integrity that has become a tradition and our reputation.
Learn more about the important milestones in our history in the timeline below.

Jack Lodge gained exposure to lumber industry working with his brother-in-law, however long-term plans were put on hold
with the looming World War that was
unfolding abroad. Jack enlisted in the
Army Air Corps where he trained as a
pilot to fly P-51 Mustangs.

Jack Lodge got out of the war and returned
to Houston to re-join is brother-in-law
in the lumber business.

Jack’s partner leaves the business which gives him the opportunity to begin growing Lodge Lumber Company. As the Houston postwar economy boomed, there was a growing demand centered around supplying utility contractors with hardwood timbers for developing neighborhoods. Starting with only an 8×10 building, one forklift, a truck and pole trailer, Lodge Lumber slowly became the foremost supplier in the city.

John Lodge begins working full time in every aspect of the business, supporting his father in growing and expanding as the company begins its second generation of management. John will be the second-generation family member in the business.

As the business grew it became evident that the location on Lyons Avenue in Houston’s East End wouldn’t support the business much longer. John Lodge was tasked with finding a better location for the company. The company moved to its current facility on Oates Road, giving the business 20 acres of much needed room, while maintaining its close proximity to the Port of Houston.

The ownership begins transitioning to
John Lodge III. At this point, the company starts extraordinary expansion into new markets and new products. These applications include crating, packaging, oilfield supply,
and cut-to-size plywood. Even with record company growth, the company never
loses sight of its family values and
strong customer service focus.

Our founder, Jack W. Lodge, Jr. passes away but leaves in an indelible mark on the company, it’s employees, and the industry.

J.W. Lodge IV begins his full-time career
at Lodge Lumber Co., covering every aspect
of the business from operations to sales.
J.W. works as his grandfather and father,
from the ground up. J.W. will become the
third-generation family member in the business. Most importantly he brings a
new skill set to Lodge Lumber, readily incorporating technology where fit to
improve processes and efficiency.

Ownership begins transitioning to J.W. Lodge as the company officially begins its third generation of family leadership and ownership.






“Our company has been a customer and partner with Lodge Lumber for 15 years. We have a good working relationship with our account manager and the office staff. On our day to day needs they are responsive and deliver the same or next day.”
“I would like to thank the Lodge Lumber team for going out of their way in helping me finish one of our projects without any issues for the last 2 weeks. Lodge really did come through when we needed you the most!”
“It is a proven fact, day in and day out, that Lodge Lumber takes care of its customers.”




