Johnson Lumber

Johnson Lumber, a family-owned Eastern White Pine Sawmill, is located in the beautiful foothills of the Adirondack Mountains between Carthage and Deer River, in New York State. Our sawmill specializes in producing high-quality lumber, log cabin logs, shavings, bark, and fiber, all from locally grown Eastern White Pine logs. With our production facilities on-site, we ensure the finest quality, exceptional service, and competitive prices for our valued customers.

Johnson Pine: Pre-Finished Eastern White Pine

At Johnson Lumber, we're proud to introduce Johnson Pine, our pre-finished Eastern White Pine product. We've developed an innovative EZ-Lock Pine System, making it fast, affordable, and simple for anyone to install pine walls or ceilings. With four easy steps, you can now enjoy the natural beauty of real wood in your home. Our pre-finished pine lumber is end-matched, ensuring a quick and effortless installation process while adding structural strength. End-matching simplifies installation by removing the need to land on a stud and locks the board on all four sides. As a result, installation is faster with minimal trimming and waste.

Premium Colors & Patterns

Johnson Pine is available in a variety of premium colors and patterns to enhance your home's look. Choose from our six premium colors: Empire Clear Coat, Almond, Copper, Arctic White, Whitewash, Stonewash, Farmhouse Glaze, Driftwood, and Bluestain. Our pre-finished pine lumber is available in both 6" and 8" boards, including V-Groove Tongue & Groove (WP4), a classic pattern perfect for any room, and Nickel Gap Tongue & Groove, a modern shiplap look that hides nails. We also offer Edge & Center Bead Tongue & Groove (ECB), an ideal pattern for wainscoting, ceilings, and wall paneling.

Our History

Johnson Lumber was founded in Carthage, New York, in 1977 by the Johnson brothers - David, Ronald, Robert, and their father Harold. The first sawmill was located on Johnny Cake road, just outside of Carthage, with one employee, producing roughly 3,000 board feet per day. Their product range included pallets and hay wagons, all made from green lumber without kilns.

In 1980, the brothers built a new mill on Route 26, increasing production to 7,000 board feet per day and employing four individuals. This land was previously owned by their grandmother, Robin Johnson.

In 1984, Johnson Log Homes was established, providing an additional outlet for their products and increasing employment at the mill and construction division.

From 1985 to 1988, the brothers ran a logging operation, supplying the mill with their logs. However, this practice was discontinued to allow better focus on their core business, the sawmill operations.

In 1987, the first dry kiln and planer were added, leading to new market opportunities. At this time, employment increased to eight people. The old mill was torn down, and kiln #2 was built on the site, accompanied by a new mill (40' x 180').