Custom Milling That Saves Time, Labor, and Cost
In most construction projects, labor represents up to 70% of total cost. Custom milling shifts work off the jobsite and into professional facilities where it can be done faster, more accurately, and more consistently.
Through Lumberama, you gain access to suppliers with state-of-the-art milling equipment capable of producing hardwood exactly to your project's requirements — pre-drilled, profiled, surfaced, and ready to install.
If you can imagine it, it can likely be milled.
Why Use Custom Milling?
Build Faster. Install Cleaner. Waste Less.
Reduce On-Site Cutting
Material arrives ready to install, eliminating time-consuming jobsite modifications.
Improve Consistency
Professional milling ensures uniform quality across large production runs.
Eliminate Bottlenecks
Keep your crew moving by removing material prep from the critical path.
Reduce Material Waste
Precision milling minimizes errors and maximizes material utilization.
Cleaner Finishes
Achieve professional-grade results with factory-quality milling.
Ready to Work
Material arrives ready to install, not ready to modify.
Whether you're installing decking, siding, ceilings, or architectural details, properly milled material arrives ready to work.
Milling Services Available Through Lumberama
Common Mill Services
Participating Lumberama vendors may offer one or more of the following services:
Note: Availability varies by vendor, species, and order size. Lumberama helps match your project with suppliers capable of delivering the required services.
Profiles Available
Standard & Specialty Profiles
Below are commonly requested profiles that can often be produced by participating vendors. Additional or proprietary profiles may be available upon request.
Grooved / Pre-Grooved
Decking
Common Sizes:
Used for:
- •Hidden fastener systems
- •Faster installation
- •Consistent spacing
Hidden Groove
Concealed Fastening
Common Sizes:
Designed for:
- •Concealed fastening
- •Clean surface appearance
- •Reduced face fastening
Rainscreen Profile
Clip-Mounted
Common Sizes:
Features:
- •Backside profile for clips
- •Integrated air gap
- •Fastener-free appearance
Shiplap
Siding & Accent Walls
Common Sizes:
Used for:
- •Siding
- •Accent walls
- •Interior & exterior
Shiplap Nickel Gap
Modern Architectural Look
Common Sizes:
Provides:
- •Consistent reveal
- •Modern aesthetic
- •Cleaner alignment
Tongue & Groove
Center Matched
Common Sizes:
Adds:
- •Walls & ceilings
- •Soffits
- •Covered exterior spaces
T&G Microbevel
Refined Appearance
Common Sizes:
Adds:
- •Subtle shadow line
- •Refined finish
T&G V-Groove
Classic Paneling
Common Sizes:
Adds:
- •Strong visual lines
- •Classic aesthetic
Tex-Gap
Contemporary Siding
Common Sizes:
Designed for:
- •Controlled spacing
- •Contemporary systems
Tex-Gap Nickel Gap
Uniform Reveals
Common Sizes:
Offers:
- •Uniform reveals
- •Architectural consistency
- •Faster installation
Rail & Trim Profiles
Common Rail Components
Top Cap Rail
Bottom Cap Rail
Rounded Rail
Rounded w/ Flat Top
Used for handrails, guard rails, and custom railing assemblies.
Custom Profiles & Knife Charges
Need Something Not Shown?
Many Lumberama vendors support:
Note: Some custom profiles may require:
- •Custom knife fabrication
- •Additional lead time
Upload drawings, sketches, or reference samples when requesting a quote so suppliers can evaluate feasibility and pricing.