Building Materials

Building Materials are the foundation of Marine’s long-running successful history. Every building material has unique properties that make it suitable for a variety of applications. Whether you’re constructing a new building or taking on a home improvement project, we will help you select the ideal materials for you or your customers.

Lumber

We know Nantucket and we know what lumber will fit your project. Our experienced team can help you find the best products for durability and extreme island weather conditions. Our convenient drive-thru warehouse makes it easy to pick up specialty woods and mouldings.

  • Primed Pine

    Our Primed Pine is called Lifespan Solid Select: these are solid defect free boards, without fingerjoints, that are treated against decay and insects then are oil primed and oil top coated. This primed pine is backed by a 30 year warranty and is Forest Stewardship Council certified. EPA approved for interior and exterior use.


    Available in:

    • 1x4 through 1x12
    • 5/4 x 4 and 5/4 x 6 and 5/4 x 8
    • All S4S
    • 1x6 Primed/Beaded
  • Red Cedar (Natural and Primed)

    Red Cedar’s rich texture, durability and dimensional stability make it the preferred choice for exterior trim and finish work. Western Red Cedar is one of the most rot and decay resistant species of wood in the world. Left untreated it will weather to a silvery gray or it can provide an excellent base for stain or paint. 


    Available in:

    • 1x4 through 1x12
    • 5/4 x 4 through 5/4 x 12
    • 2x4 through 2x10
    • 4x4, 6x6
    • 1x6 v-groove and beaded boards
    • Custom mouldings in stock
    • Oil Based Primed Red Cedar
  • Poplar (Natural and Primed)

    We carry the finest grade of poplar. Our poplar is regraded to remove all the knots and defects to provide a near perfect product. This premium hardwood offers the beauty, durability, and longevity that end users expect and need. Poplar is a preferred wood species for fine millwork and painted trim. Primed Materials in Stock.

    • 1x4 through 1x12
    • 5/4 x 4 through 5/4 x 10
    • Solid primed mouldings in stock
    • 100% usable
  • Treated

    Our Pressure Treated wood products are treated with the Osmose MicroPro process. This process results in the release of 90% to 99% less copper into aquatic and terrestrial environments when compared to standard treated wood products. This makes MicroPro an ideal treatment for lumber used for decks and outdoor projects on Nantucket. All standard framing dimensions are in stock along with decking and landscape timbers. Custom orders for docks, piers and water contact are available as well.

  • Decking

    We have several decking products to choose from for your outdoor projects.


    • Pressure treated southern yellow pine in 1x4 and 1x6, 5/4 x 6

    • 1x4 Douglas Fir--Douglas Fir is a very beautiful and versatile wood and has rot resistant qualities, which allows it to be used outdoors. Our Douglas Fir is essentially knot free and is "vertical grain" this means that the grain of the wood is very straight and parallel with the next growth ring, which creates a uniform appearance and makes Fir less likely to warp or twist on the job.

    • 1x4, 5/4 x 6 Red Balau--Red Balau is a very durable Mahogany from Indonesia. This hardwood's natural resistance to shrinkage, splintering and checking has made it a terrific wood for use as an ideal and beautiful decking material.

    • 1x6 IPE (pronounced EE-pay) is the finest quality wood available. From the Atlantic City Boardwalk, to Las Vegas' Resort Hotel Treasure Island, to your own backyard, nothing keeps its integrity or lasts as long as IPE Decking. IPE is an exotic hardwood that is naturally resistant to rot and decay. One of the hardest and most durable decking products available.

  • Framing/Engineered Wood

    We carry some of the highest quality spruce framing lumber, studs and dimensional stock; available in lengths up to 24'. In our line of framing lumber we have well known brands such as Chaleur, Tolko, Dunkley and Canfor. For engineered lumber, we offer TrusJoist by Weyerhaeuser. From LVLs to floor joists to framing, the TrusJoist brand is the product of choice for builders and architects when it comes to engineered wood.


    • All products are stored undercover to reduce the chances of any downgrade from exposure to direct sun and rain.


  • Mouldings

    We have many profiles of pine mouldings to choose from. We also carry an exclusive collection of mouldings called Signature Designs. These profiles are manufactured from solid primed poplar and represent some of the more popular profiles used on Nantucket. For exterior use we carry several moulding profiles manufactured from Red Cedar that will enhance any exterior trim detail.

  • Plywood/Sheet Goods

    Assorted interior plywoods come in a range of thicknesses, 1/4 - 3/4. Arauco, MDF, Nantucket Beadboard (in various patterns), maple plywood and pre-finished maple. For the exterior, we carry all of your typical sheathing products from 1/2 - 3/4 thick as well as Advantech sub floor. We carry sheetrock and Imperial wallboards (blueboard) in 1/2 and 5/8 thickness, 4x8 and 4x12 sheets.

Windows & Doors

Bringing you superior value through expert craftsmanship and the highest quality materials. We have windows and doors built to withstand Nantucket’s severe weather and manufactured to the highest quality.


Our high-end windows include
Marvin and Andersen and we offer Marvin, Therma-Tru, Andersen, Simpson, Jeld-Wen and Trustile doors.

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Roofing

Nantucket homes need to be built to weather the storms. We know that the roof is one of the most important parts to keeping your home safe and strong. Find quality roofing shingles, sheathing and gutter parts and accessories to rebuild or repair your roof.

  • Asphalt Roofing

    Most asphalt shingles are made with a fiberglass base and then sealed with asphalt and topped with fine gravel. We carry 3-tab strip shingles and dimensional (architectural) shingles in a variety of colors.


    Before choosing shingles make sure the color and type are in conformance with all governing agencies.


    • Manufactured by Certainteed we carry: Charcoal Black, Cobblestone Gray, Driftwood, Weathered Wood, Moire Black, and Gray Frost. We also carry Dual Black from IKO.

  • Wood Roofing

    Wood shakes and shingles are a popular choice for roofs on Nantucket, adding a touch of style and distinction to your home. The most commonly used product for wood roofs is red cedar, but white cedar and cypress are used as well. For added safety these products are available with a fire-resistant treatment for areas that need to comply with specific building codes.

    • Shakes and shingles 18” long are in stock.
    • We carry cedar shakes and cedar shingles that are treated for increased fire resistance that are compliant with local building codes.
    • More products are available on a special order basis.
  • Wood Siding

    White cedar shingles are the most common siding material used on Nantucket. Left untreated, they will weather to a silvered gray and when left unfinished, their natural rot-resistance will protect them for decades. Our white cedar shingles come from well known mills such as Maibec and Bardobec and are resquared and rebutted for a beautiful natural finish that doesn’t require additional on-site trimming. Available in:


    Extra Grade A

    The Blue Label shingles is the premium grade:

    • Free of any defects from top to bottom
    • Most popular shingle for sidewall, can be used on roofs
    • Manufactured from heartwood, it is the most enduring of all shingles
    • Lasts 20 years and more.

    Clear Grade B

    The Red Label shingles is the standard grade:

    • No defects on the exposed area of the shingles.
    • Best suited for sidewalls, not recommended for roofs.
    • Once installed it doesn’t show knots or other defects.

    Red cedar clapboards are also used in some instances for sidewalls and is available in natural and primed. Measures 1/2" x 6".


    Red cedar clapboards are also used in some instances for exterior siding and are available natural and primed. Measures ½” x 6”.


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