There are few counties in North Carolina with as majestic an entry as when you drive into Wilkes from the Triad and areas down east. Entering Wilkes on highway 421, you make the distinct transition from the piedmont to the foothills. 

You pass through the northern reaches of the Brushy Mountains, a unique spur of the Appalachian Mountains, providing the elevation needed for travelers to get their first glimpses of the Blue Ridge.

Grandfather Mountain watches quietly over Wilkes, visible from many parts of the county. Adventure awaits in any direction.

• There are hundreds of miles of trails to hike, especially around Doughton Park and Stone Mountain.
• You can go boating in the W, Kerr Scott Reservoir.
• At the lake, Dark Mountain, the OVT, and Warrior Creek trail systems beckon mountain bikers to shred some of the best flow trails on the East Coast.
• The Reddies River is counted among the Mountain Heritage Trout waters for fly fishing enthusiasts.
• It is common to see people kayaking, canoeing, and tubing down the Yadkin River.
• The downtowns of Wilkesboro and North Wilkesboro have amazing food and shopping and play hosts to outdoor concerts and events.
• Of course, many find their way here for Merlefest, one of the largest and longest-running Bluegrass festivals.

It is easy to see why many people want to visit Wilkes; however, it is also clear that visitors don’t want to leave. With new construction and renovation projects filling the schedules of contractors, it is important to make sure you’re getting the best lumber. For an experienced expert sawmill in Wilkes, you can trust Church and Church Lumber.

Why Work with a Lumber Mill Directly in Wilkes County, NC?

If you love the forests and green spaces in Wilkes, you know how important it is to maintain and protect what we have. When you need lumber for your project, the best thing you can do for our beautiful area is purchase directly from a mill like ours. 

Mill-Direct Lumber Purchasing Is Environmentally Friendly

The most environmentally responsible alternative is to buy hardwoods straight from a lumber mill. When you buy mill-direct, you're supporting products that are obtained locally, have minimal transportation expenses, and are often cultivated in a sustainable manner.

When you buy wood goods locally, fewer fossil fuels are needed for shipping, resulting in fewer greenhouse gasses. Purchasing mill-direct has a positive impact on the local economy. Consider the difference between shopping at a farmers' market and shopping at a big-box supermarket.

Why Work with Church & Church Lumber Mill in Wilkesboro?

Working directly with a mill avoids mill brokers and retail enterprises, which may use dubious practices to acquire the maximum money from their customers, such as supplying low-grade lumber at high-grade prices.

By bypassing the middlemen and buying hardwoods directly, you can save money on your wood goods, making life easier for builders, woodworkers, and others.

Church & Church has been serving Wilkes County, NC, for decades. We provide North Carolina and beyond with the highest quality hardwoods harvested with the best practices. Contact Church & Church today for more information about purchasing directly from our lumber mill.