Company history
The history of RedBuilt begins in 1960 in Boise, Idaho, when lumber salesman Harold Thomas partnered with architect and inventor Art Troutner to develop a revolutionary wood and steel composite open-web truss for roof and floor systems in commercial buildings. Together they founded Trus Joist, which pioneered the engineered wood products category for commercial construction and became the foundation for today's entire industry segment.
Weyerhaeuser acquired Trus Joist in 2000, operating its commercial division under the parent company for nearly a decade. In 2009, Atlas Holdings LLC, together with former company founders, industry veterans, and senior managers, acquired Weyerhaeuser's commercial Trus Joist division and rebranded it as RedBuilt. The new company launched with a focus on engineering and manufacturing proprietary wood-based structural solutions specifically for the low-rise commercial construction market.
Over 14 years as an independent company under Atlas Holdings, RedBuilt grew its manufacturing footprint, expanded into mass timber in 2020, and established itself as one of the most technically capable engineered wood products suppliers in North America. In early 2024, Hampton Lumber Mills acquired RedBuilt, with the acquisition completing in the first quarter of that year. RedBuilt now operates as a subsidiary of Hampton Lumber, continuing to serve commercial and industrial customers across the United States.
RedBuilt's lineage traces directly to Art Troutner and Harold Thomas, who invented the commercial open-web truss in Boise in 1960 — a product type that now defines the engineered wood products category for commercial construction.
Products
RedBuilt manufactures a full line of commercial-grade engineered wood products designed for strength, dimensional consistency, and design flexibility across roof systems, floor systems, walls, and structural frames.
Open-Web Trusses
Custom-engineered roof and floor trusses. Long spans, integrated mechanical chases, lightweight, and dimensionally stable.
Red-I™ Joist
Laminated veneer lumber I-joists for floor and roof framing. Pre-cut and delivered ready for installation, eliminating field cutting.
RedLam™ LVL
Laminated Veneer Lumber for headers, beams, rim boards, and columns. High strength-to-weight ratio with predictable performance.
Glulam Beam
Glued laminated timber beams for exposed or concealed structural applications. Available in standard and custom sizes.
Wall Panels
Engineered wall panel systems for faster framing and consistent quality, particularly suited for multifamily and commercial light-frame applications.
Hybrid Mass Timber
Combines mass timber elements with light-frame systems for commercial projects pursuing mass timber aesthetics with engineered wood efficiency.
Offsite Construction
Complete framing packages manufactured offsite for faster installation, reduced jobsite waste, and more predictable project schedules.
Concrete Forming & Shoring
RedPlank scaffold planks and industrial forming systems using LVL and I-joist characteristics for durability and safety across construction sites.
Services
RedBuilt supports customers through the full project lifecycle, from early design through manufacturing and installation. The company's engineering team provides BIM services, project solutions, and technical support for architects, engineers, and contractors working on commercial, industrial, and multifamily projects.
- BIM Services: Building Information Modeling integration with Revit and other platforms using RedBuilt's BIMobject library
- Project Solutions: Engineering assistance for complex spans, unusual geometry, and value-engineering opportunities
- Continuing Education: AIA-accredited continuing education courses for architects and engineers through the AIA Course Catalog
- RedSpec: Proprietary specification and design software for sizing and specifying RedBuilt products
- Floor Choice: Floor system selection and performance tool for architects and designers
- AutoCAD Details: Standard connection and installation details available for download
Locations
RedBuilt operates manufacturing plants and design centers across four states, providing nationwide distribution with the ability to pre-cut and deliver products ready for installation to job sites throughout the United States.
- Corporate Headquarters: 200 E. Mallard Drive, Boise, Idaho 83706
- Manufacturing Plants: Chino, CA · Delaware, OH · Hillsboro, OR · Stayton, OR
- Design Centers: Boise, ID · Chino, CA · Delaware, OH · Hillsboro, OR
Sustainability
Engineered wood products from RedBuilt are manufactured to make more efficient use of forest resources than traditional solid lumber. By using smaller-diameter and lower-grade timber components bonded together under controlled manufacturing conditions, RedBuilt products achieve higher strength and consistency than equivalent solid wood members while using significantly less raw material per unit of structural capacity.
The company's mass timber and hybrid mass timber product lines support green building certifications and biogenic carbon sequestration goals. RedBuilt is a member of WoodWorks, which supports wood design in commercial and multifamily construction, and maintains listings with organizations including SBCA Components, BIMobject, and SpecLink.
Member organizations