# Western Building Center
# https://www.westernbuildingcenter.com

> Western Building Center is a locally owned building supply company founded in 1946, headquartered in Kalispell, Montana. WBC operates 13 locations across Montana and Idaho: WBC retail stores in Montana, Pro X Home Center in Bonners Ferry, Idaho, and JM Lumber in Great Falls, Montana (a WBC brand established in 1923). Specialty locations include the Building Components plant in Columbia Falls and the Polson Outdoor Equipment center.

## Products
- Lumber and building materials
- Windows and doors (Coeur d'Alene, Marvin, and Milgard network-wide; Andersen at JM Lumber in Great Falls; Therma-Tru doors)
- Roofing (GAF, Owens Corning)
- Siding (James Hardie, LP SmartSide)
- Decking and railing (Trex, TimberTech, Fiberon)
- Cabinets and countertops
- Paint and stain
- Hardware and tools
- Insulation
- Plumbing and electrical
- Landscape and concrete

## Services
- Delivery (flatbed, boom truck, jobsite)
- Cabinet design
- Outdoor equipment rental (Polson Outdoor Equipment)
- Estimating (material takeoffs, project quotes)

## Product categories
Each category has a product page and a library of product guides written by WBC.
- [Doors & Millwork](https://www.westernbuildingcenter.com/products/doors-and-millwork/) · guides: https://www.westernbuildingcenter.com/browse/doors-and-millwork/
- [Windows](https://www.westernbuildingcenter.com/products/windows/) · guides: https://www.westernbuildingcenter.com/browse/windows/
- [Roofing](https://www.westernbuildingcenter.com/products/roofing/) · guides: https://www.westernbuildingcenter.com/browse/roofing/
- [Siding](https://www.westernbuildingcenter.com/products/siding/) · guides: https://www.westernbuildingcenter.com/browse/siding/
- [Trusses](https://www.westernbuildingcenter.com/products/trusses/)
- [Decking & Railing](https://www.westernbuildingcenter.com/products/decking-and-railing/) · guides: https://www.westernbuildingcenter.com/browse/decking-and-railing/
- [Cabinets](https://www.westernbuildingcenter.com/products/cabinets/) · guides: https://www.westernbuildingcenter.com/browse/cabinets/
- [Paint & Finish](https://www.westernbuildingcenter.com/products/paint/) · guides: https://www.westernbuildingcenter.com/browse/paint/
- [Landscape & Concrete](https://www.westernbuildingcenter.com/products/landscape/) · guides: https://www.westernbuildingcenter.com/browse/landscape/
- [Tools](https://www.westernbuildingcenter.com/products/tools/) · guides: https://www.westernbuildingcenter.com/browse/tools/
- [Building Materials](https://www.westernbuildingcenter.com/products/building-materials/) · guides: https://www.westernbuildingcenter.com/browse/building-materials/

## Brands
WBC stocks 455 brands, each with its own page: https://www.westernbuildingcenter.com/brands/

## Top products
The best-selling products across WBC's stores, each with a guide:
- [MDF Trim: A Buyer's Guide to Choosing and Installing Medium-Density Fiberboard Moldings](https://www.westernbuildingcenter.com/browse/doors-and-millwork/commodity-mdf-boards/)
- [Siding Panels: A Buyer's Guide to Engineered Wood Panel Siding](https://www.westernbuildingcenter.com/browse/siding/commodity-siding-panels/)
- [OSB Sheathing: How to Pick the Right Grade, Thickness, and Exposure Rating](https://www.westernbuildingcenter.com/browse/building-materials/commodity-osb-sheathing/)
- [Paint Supplies for Painting a Room: Prep and Cleaning](https://www.westernbuildingcenter.com/browse/paint/commodity-paint-prep-cleaning/)
- [Tool Belts, Pouches, and Aprons: How to Match the Rig to Your Trade](https://www.westernbuildingcenter.com/browse/tools/commodity-belts-pouches-aprons/)
- [Cabinet Hardware: How to Choose Knobs, Pulls, Hinges, and Slides](https://www.westernbuildingcenter.com/browse/cabinets/commodity-cabinet-hardware/)
- [Roofing Felt & Underlayment: How to Pick the Right Type for a Montana Roof](https://www.westernbuildingcenter.com/browse/roofing/commodity-roofing-felt-underlayment/)
- [Best Snow Shovels and Ice Melt for Montana Driveways](https://www.westernbuildingcenter.com/browse/landscape/commodity-ice-snow-equip-ice-m/)
- [Deck Lighting and Deck Accessories: Trex LightHub, Riser Lights and Tension Ties](https://www.westernbuildingcenter.com/browse/decking-and-railing/commodity-decking-accessories/)
- [Primed Pine Molding: A Buyer's Guide for Interior Trim](https://www.westernbuildingcenter.com/browse/doors-and-millwork/commodity-primed-pine-molding/)
- [How to Choose a Wheelbarrow, Cart, or Dolly for Montana Hauling](https://www.westernbuildingcenter.com/browse/landscape/commodity-barrows-dollies-wheels/)
- [Drawer Slides and Lazy Susans: Sizes, Types and Fit](https://www.westernbuildingcenter.com/browse/cabinets/commodity-slides-lazy-susans/)
- [Primed Lap Siding: How to Choose the Right Series for Your Framing](https://www.westernbuildingcenter.com/browse/siding/commodity-primed-lap-siding/)
- [Metal Flashing: How to Pick the Right Type and Metal for a Montana Roof](https://www.westernbuildingcenter.com/browse/roofing/commodity-metal-flashings/)
- [2x6 Lumber: Framing, Treated, Cedar and Whitewood Boards by the Length](https://www.westernbuildingcenter.com/browse/building-materials/commodity-2x6-white-wood-lumber/)
- [Spray Paints: How to Match the Can to Your Surface and Get a Finish That Lasts](https://www.westernbuildingcenter.com/browse/paint/commodity-spray-paints/)
- [How to Choose the Right Circular Saw Blade](https://www.westernbuildingcenter.com/browse/tools/commodity-circular-saw-blades/)
- [Spirit Levels: How to Choose, Read and Use a Bubble Level](https://www.westernbuildingcenter.com/browse/tools/commodity-levels-squares/)
- [Door Locks and Handles: Entry, Privacy, Passage and Keypad Deadbolts](https://www.westernbuildingcenter.com/browse/doors-and-millwork/commodity-locksets-push-pulls/)
- [Potting Soil, Garden Soil, Grass Seed and Mulch](https://www.westernbuildingcenter.com/browse/landscape/commodity-seeds-peat-potting-c/)
- [Cedar Shakes and Shingles: A Buyer's Guide for Montana Roofs](https://www.westernbuildingcenter.com/browse/roofing/commodity-cedar-shinges-shak/)
- [Glulam Beams: A Buyer's Guide to Glued Laminated Timber](https://www.westernbuildingcenter.com/browse/building-materials/commodity-glulam-beams/)
- [Exterior Wood Stain: How to Choose by Opacity, Formula, and Surface](https://www.westernbuildingcenter.com/browse/paint/commodity-misc-exterior-stains/)
- [Primed 4/4 Trim Boards: A Buyer's Guide for Montana Builds](https://www.westernbuildingcenter.com/browse/siding/commodity-primed-4-4-trim-boards/)
- [How to Choose a Tarp: Material, Thickness, and Size for Montana Conditions](https://www.westernbuildingcenter.com/browse/landscape/commodity-tarps-accessories/)
- [How to Choose Paint Brushes and Pads: A Buyer's Guide](https://www.westernbuildingcenter.com/browse/paint/commodity-brushes-paint-pads/)
- [Hemlock Molding: How to Choose the Right Trim for Interior Work](https://www.westernbuildingcenter.com/browse/doors-and-millwork/commodity-hemlock-molding/)
- [CDX Plywood for Subfloors and Roof Sheathing](https://www.westernbuildingcenter.com/browse/building-materials/commodity-cdx-blow-ply-sheathing/)
- [Rolled Valley: A Roofing Buyer's Guide for Snow Country](https://www.westernbuildingcenter.com/browse/roofing/commodity-rolled-valley/)
- [Power Tool Accessories: Rotary Bits, Oscillating Blades and Shop Setup](https://www.westernbuildingcenter.com/browse/tools/commodity-misc-power-tool-accessories/)
- [Primed 5/4 LP SmartSide Trim Boards: A Montana Buyer's Guide](https://www.westernbuildingcenter.com/browse/siding/commodity-primed-5-4-trim-boards/)
- [Interior Wood Stains: How to Pick the Right One for Your Project](https://www.westernbuildingcenter.com/browse/paint/commodity-interior-stains/)
- [Masonry Marking Tools: Chalk Lines, Markers, and Mason's Line](https://www.westernbuildingcenter.com/browse/tools/commodity-masonry-chalk-lines-marker/)
- [Soffit Panels: How to Pick the Right Type for Eaves and Porch Ceilings](https://www.westernbuildingcenter.com/browse/siding/commodity-soffit-panels/)
- [Metal Roofing Screws: How to Pick the Right One for a Montana Roof](https://www.westernbuildingcenter.com/browse/roofing/commodity-metal-roofing-accessories-metal-roof-screws/)
- [Wall Studs: How to Choose the Right Size, Grade, and Spacing](https://www.westernbuildingcenter.com/browse/building-materials/commodity-wall-studs/)
- [Pocket, Bifold, and Bipass Doors: How to Pick the Right Space-Saving Door](https://www.westernbuildingcenter.com/browse/doors-and-millwork/commodity-pocket-bifold-bipass-pocket-door/)
- [DIY Pest Control, Weed Killers and Fertilizers](https://www.westernbuildingcenter.com/browse/landscape/commodity-chemicals-traps-fertilizers/)
- [How to Choose the Right Filler, Patch, or Texturing Compound](https://www.westernbuildingcenter.com/browse/paint/commodity-fillers-patches-text/)
- [LP SmartSide ExpertFinish Lap Siding: A Buyer's Guide for Montana Builders](https://www.westernbuildingcenter.com/browse/siding/commodity-expert-finish-lap-siding/)
- [Tape Measures: How to Pick the Right One for the Job](https://www.westernbuildingcenter.com/browse/tools/commodity-tape-measures/)
- [What a 3-0 Door Is, and How to Pick the Right One](https://www.westernbuildingcenter.com/browse/doors-and-millwork/commodity-entry-doors-3-0-doors/)
- [How to Choose the Right Shovel for Digging, Moving, and Edging](https://www.westernbuildingcenter.com/browse/landscape/commodity-shovels-spades-scrap/)
- [SPF 2x4 and Whitewood 2x4 Lumber: Boards and Studs](https://www.westernbuildingcenter.com/browse/building-materials/commodity-2x4-white-wood-lumber/)
- [White Metal Gutters: Sizes, Fittings and Downspouts](https://www.westernbuildingcenter.com/browse/roofing/commodity-raingutter-metal-white-gutter-lumber/)
- [Glues, Adhesives and Epoxies: Which One Holds Your Repair](https://www.westernbuildingcenter.com/browse/paint/commodity-glues-adhesives-epox/)
- [Hardware Cloth: How to Pick Mesh Size, Gauge, and Coating That Survive Montana](https://www.westernbuildingcenter.com/browse/landscape/commodity-fencing-hardware-clo-fence-netting-cloth/)
- [How to Choose a Step or Folding Ladder](https://www.westernbuildingcenter.com/browse/tools/commodity-ladders-scaffolding-step-folding-ladder/)
- [Asphalt Shingles: How to Choose the Right Grade for a Montana Roof](https://www.westernbuildingcenter.com/browse/roofing/commodity-asphalt-shingles/)
- [2x6 Fir/Larch Lumber: How to Pick the Right Grade and Length](https://www.westernbuildingcenter.com/browse/building-materials/commodity-2x6-fir-larch-lumber/)

## Locations
- [Kalispell, MT (headquarters)](https://www.westernbuildingcenter.com/locations/kalispell/)
- [Bonners Ferry, ID (Pro X Home Center)](https://www.westernbuildingcenter.com/locations/bonners-ferry/)
- [Columbia Falls, MT (WBC Building Components)](https://www.westernbuildingcenter.com/locations/columbia-falls/)
- [Columbia Falls, MT](https://www.westernbuildingcenter.com/locations/columbia-falls/)
- [Eureka, MT](https://www.westernbuildingcenter.com/locations/eureka/)
- [Evergreen, MT](https://www.westernbuildingcenter.com/locations/evergreen/)
- [Great Falls, MT (JM Lumber)](https://www.westernbuildingcenter.com/locations/great-falls/)
- [Libby, MT](https://www.westernbuildingcenter.com/locations/libby/)
- [Missoula, MT](https://www.westernbuildingcenter.com/locations/missoula/)
- [Polson, MT](https://www.westernbuildingcenter.com/locations/polson/)
- [Ronan, MT](https://www.westernbuildingcenter.com/locations/ronan/)
- [Stevensville, MT](https://www.westernbuildingcenter.com/locations/stevensville/)
- [Whitefish, MT](https://www.westernbuildingcenter.com/locations/whitefish/)
- [Polson Outdoor Equipment, Polson, MT](https://www.westernbuildingcenter.com/rentals/polson/)

## Key pages
- [All locations, hours and phone numbers](https://www.westernbuildingcenter.com/locations/)
- [Delivery](https://www.westernbuildingcenter.com/services/delivery/)
- [Rentals](https://www.westernbuildingcenter.com/rentals/)
- [Contractor services](https://www.westernbuildingcenter.com/contractors/)
- [Products](https://www.westernbuildingcenter.com/products/)
- [Product guides](https://www.westernbuildingcenter.com/browse/)
- [Careers](https://www.westernbuildingcenter.com/careers/)
- [Contact](https://www.westernbuildingcenter.com/contact/)

## Contact
- Website: https://www.westernbuildingcenter.com
- Phone: (406) 257-7231 (corporate office, Kalispell)
- Email: info@wbcmontana.com

## About
Western Building Center is a Do it Best dealer network member serving contractors, builders, and homeowners across Montana and Idaho since 1946.

Last updated: 2026-11-05