Definition
This industry is part of the Retail Trade Sector in the US. Operators in this industry retail a broad range of building material goods including cabinets, tiles, floor coverings, electrical and plumbing goods, doors and windows. These products are purchased from domestic and international manufacturers and wholesalers. Operators then retail these goods, through their stores, to the general public. Specific stores included in this industry are; building material supply dealers, cabinet stores, ceiling fan stores, ceramic tile stores, door stores, electronic supply stores, fencing dealers, floor covering stores, glass stores, kitchen cabinet stores (not custom made), lighting fixture stores, lumber retailing yards, masonry dealers, plumbing supply stores, prefabricated building dealers, roofing material dealers, siding dealers, tile stores and window stores. It is important to note that retailers who primarily operate as Home Centers (NAICS 44411), Paint and Wallpaper Stores (NAICS 44412) and Hardware Stores (NAICS 44413) are excluded from this industry. Home centers are those stores which retail a general line of new home, repair and improvement materials (i.e., lumber, plumbing and electrical goods, housewares - where there is no predominant product line). Paint and wallpaper stores are also exempt from this industry as they are exclusively involved in the retail of paint and wallpaper goods. Similarly, hardware stores are not included in this industry as they predominantly retail hardware items (i.e., tools, etc). NAICS Definition: This industry comprises establishments (except those known as home centers, paint and wallpaper stores and hardware stores) primarily engaged in retailing specialized lines of new building materials, such as lumber, fencing, glass, door, plumbing fixtures and supplies, electrical supplies, prefabricated buildings and kits and kitchen and bath cabinets and countertops to be installed.

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Each comprehensive study also examines details such as the barriers to entry, operating cost structure (including averages), technology & systems and domestic & international markets. Tables and statistics include: Industry revenue, exports, imports, wages and number of companies in the industry, Industry growth and geographic location.