Our company has been making windows and doors for more than 80 years
How it started
My dad started our building supply in 1946. It was right after World War II, and times were tough. My mom and dad sold their house and pooled their money, and Dad opened the business, originally a wood sash and door factory, in May of 1946.
Mom was the receptionist, file clerk, secretary, bookkeeper, salesperson and, most important of all, main cheerleader.
Built from scratch
Dad built the sales office and workshop from scratch with help from friends and relatives. We had one other carpenter helping Dad make the windows and doors.
It was a perfect time to start a building supply. Men were returning from the war, getting married, starting families and buying new homes. We added many other products over the years, but we still make beautiful VG fir windows and doors.
A family business
I grew up working in the office every summer, and the business became an important part of my life. In 1972 I married Joe Sidey, a structural engineer with the Corps of Engineers. In 1980 Joe left the Corps and began working full time at Truax Builders Supply.
Like me, our three boys spent their summers working at the building supply. Our youngest son, Matt, is still an important part of the business.
The fire, and a new building
A fire destroyed our building on Thanksgiving Eve, 2004. We feel so blessed that no one was hurt. Firefighters were on the roof when the building shifted, and they hurried down the ladder. A few seconds later, the roof caved in.
Many friends and neighbors helped us clean up. We rented a modular building, set it up behind the old site, ran water and power to it, and were back in business a week after the fire. Our beautiful new building was finished in June 2006.
Thank you
We’re so thankful to the friends, neighbors and customers who have supported us through the years, and to our employees, to whom we owe so much. We’ve felt and appreciated their loyalty through good times and hard ones.
We enjoy working with the many new and returning customers who visit our showroom and office each day. Our suppliers have provided excellent service and many beautiful displays, so please drop by to see them and meet our friendly, knowledgeable staff.
