FAQ

We operate two Berkeley locations.

Our Lumberyard and Hardware store at 642 Hearst Avenue carries structural lumber, framing materials, engineered wood products, decking, fasteners, construction hardware, and jobsite supplies.

Our Windows and Doors showroom at 1831 Second Street is where you can see windows, exterior and interior doors, and custom-order options in person, with staff who understand California Title 24 compliance.

Both locations serve contractors, builders, architects, and serious homeowners across the Bay Area.

The Lumberyard and Hardware store at 642 Hearst Avenue, Berkeley can be reached at 510-841-0511. The Windows and Doors showroom at 1831 Second Street, Berkeley can be reached at 510-649-4400. You can also visit truittandwhite.com for more information. Both locations are staffed by people who know the products and know Bay Area building — walk-ins are welcome at both.

For the Windows and Doors showroom, bring your rough opening dimensions, any architectural drawings or energy calculations, and a list of the performance requirements your project specifies — including U-Factor targets if you’re in a Title 24 compliance situation. For the lumberyard, a framing plan, cut list, or material takeoff helps us get you quoted accurately and quickly. If you’re early in the planning process and don’t have those documents yet, come in anyway — our staff can help you figure out what questions you need to answer before you can buy.

Our primary market is Berkeley and the East Bay — including Oakland, Emeryville, Albany, El Cerrito, Richmond, and Alameda — but we regularly supply projects in San Francisco, Marin County, and the broader Bay Area. If you’re managing a project outside our immediate area and want to confirm lead times or delivery logistics, call the lumberyard at 510-841-0511 and we’ll work through the specifics with you.

Truitt & White has been serving the San Francisco Bay Area since 1946 —  80 years of continuous operation as a family-owned business. That longevity isn’t just a number: it reflects accumulated knowledge about Bay Area building conditions, code evolution, material performance over time, and what contractors actually need on a real jobsite versus what looks good in a catalog. When you ask our staff a question, you’re getting the benefit of decades of local project experience, not a generic answer from a national training script.

The difference is product depth and staff knowledge. We carry materials that aren’t available at the big boxes — specialty decking products, engineered wood, energy-efficient windows with Title 24-specific specs, and contractor-grade materials that a general home center doesn’t stock. More importantly, our staff understands Bay Area building conditions, local code requirements, and project realities in a way that a rotating sales floor can’t match. When you need a question answered correctly the first time — not after a costly material mistake — that local expertise matters.

Absolutely — serious homeowners are a valued part of our customer base. Whether you’re planning a deck replacement, a window upgrade, or a framing project on your Berkeley or Oakland home, our staff can help you understand what materials you need and how to buy them correctly for the application. We don’t talk down to homeowners, and we won’t oversell you on products you don’t need. If you’re undertaking something significant and want expert guidance before you buy, coming into the lumberyard or showroom in person is the right move.

Yes — the lumberyard and hardware store at 642 Hearst Avenue carries fasteners, construction hardware, and jobsite supplies alongside our lumber and building materials. Contractors managing active Bay Area job sites will find a range of contractor-grade hardware and supplies available without having to make a separate trip to a big-box store. If you have a specific item or specification in mind, call ahead at 510-841-0511 to confirm availability.

Yes — architects and design professionals use Truitt & White as a specification resource for Bay Area projects, particularly for windows and doors subject to Title 24 compliance and for decking and exterior materials in challenging coastal or WUI fire-zone environments. Our staff at both locations can discuss product performance data, available finishes and dimensions, and lead times for custom or special-order items. We’re a practical resource for the specification process — not just for procurement.

Installation is not a service we provide — our focus is on supplying high-quality materials and giving you the expert guidance to specify and purchase correctly. For installation, you’ll work with your contractor, builder, or a qualified trade professional. Many Bay Area contractors use us as their primary material source precisely because they trust our product knowledge and quality standards — so if you need a referral to a good installer, it’s worth asking at the counter.