History
Starting with a $20 truckload of used lumber at an Interstate 8 construction site, Charley Jennings began the legacy of J&W Lumber in 1958. From those modest beginnings, Charley Jennings built a legend in the redwood lumber industry, with 6 retail yards and a wholesale operation. From that first truckload of used lumber, he was able to lease some land on Twain Street where he opened the first J&W Lumber, which later became J&W Redwood Lumber Company, Inc. In 1976 the Simonson Lumber Company of Smith River California sold the Jennings Family their wholesale distribution yard and re-manufacturing facility in El Cajon, and that became CJ Redwood, the wholesale operation. J&W has always been on the cutting edge, whether it was in the mid 1960's when Charley introduced sapwood lumber, a cheaper alternative to the traditional heartwood for fencing, decks and patio covers, or the wide selection of composite materials that J&W features today.
Specialties
For over 60 years J&W Lumber, also known as J&W Redwood, has provided quality outdoor building materials for decks, patio covers, fences and more to homeowners and contractors throughout Southern California. Through six retail yards and a wholesale distribution facility J&W Lumber is committed to providing the highest level of service and product knowledge to our customers. Customers continue to choose J&W Lumber because we have the products and knowledge they won't find anywhere else. As we say;