BTU Building Materials — Local services in Las Vegas

I'm putting up a building and needed a truck and trailer full of lumber. I was talking to a guy I'm working with about the sad state of the lumber world and he said that he had had good luck with the material at BTU. Since I'm in Glorieta it was only about 15 minutes more to go to BTU instead of one of the box stores in Santa Fe. I like to buy local and figured it would be worth the trip even if the material was a little more expensive.

We pulled into the yard and talked to one of the guys about getting the trailer to the stacks (easy) and then went into the store. Before we even got situated the guy from the yard came in and introduced us to Joe who brought us back to his desk and took our order. No standing in line. Perfect service.

We also needed another framing gun for the project. BTU had a selection of Senco guns and air hoses that were the same price as it would've been at the box store.

I've been in the trades for a long time and have watched the local stores with service, be replaced by the boxes. I was super glad to discover that there was still a good local lumber yard around with friendly, informed and motivated staff. Thanks BTU, see ya next time.

Oh almost forgot....the material was...

The worst place to shop unless your looking for full service. Went in to purchase some tools and was immediately greeted was followed as if I had thief written all over me. As I am a loyal paying customer I felt as un-welcomed and belittled as ever. If I could give a negative star I'd give it 6. Absolutely would never recommend this place to even my worst enemy. Never will shop here again as I will tell all my friends and family to never enter such a...

Consistently helpful staff with a lot of options here both front-of-store and in back at the contractor desk. I regularly get actual $ off coupons as part of the loyalty program (BTU Buddies?). It's not evident when you first walk in , but they also have an array of masonry supplies and a solid tool rental outlet. Comprehensive inventory and generally easy transactions are the norm. That is to say: break a sweat on the job, not while you're...