Bert and Bud Vaagen founded Vaagen Brothers lumber in the early 1950's. Today, the company continues as a closely held corporation owned by members of the Vaagen family. This continuity of management, vision, and leadership has helped guide the company for more than half a century - Creating a culture of innovation, integrity, and cooperation that's fueled Vaagen's advancement, evolution and growth over the years. Today, in addition to operating a flagship facility in Colville, Washington, Vaagen Brothers Lumber operates a sawmill in Usk, Washington, Midway, BC, Canada. Vaagen is expanding their forward thinking practice of optimal resource management. At each Vaagen operation, quality lumber begins with quality trees. High-quality small trees yield good small logs, starting at 4 and a half inches on the small end and 14 inches on the large end. Species range from Douglas Fir, Larch, Pine, and Hem Fir.