Company History

Lynwood first opened it’s doors for business on October 1, 1980 as a wholly owned subsidiary of the nationally acclaimed lathing and plastering contracting company, Chris B. Christians, Inc.  Founded in 1908. Nationally recognized as a pioneer in the all lath-and-plaster concept Christians’ business experienced continued growth during the early 50’s with the additions of his sons, C.A. (Sonny) and J.W. (Buddy), to the family company. Quickly acknowledged as hard workers with an acute business sense, the Christian brothers continued to expand and diversify the scope of Chris B. Christians, Inc.

With the purchase of Lynwood Brick and Tile in 1974. After briefly leasing the property to Tiffany Brick, the Christian’s reacquired the yard at Lynwood and supplemented it with additional inventory purchased from a Sequin lumber company auction. In order to facilitate the ever-growing material sales resulting as an off shoot of Christians contracting they shortly thereafter decided to separate the material sales from the contracting company, and Lynwood Building Materials came to existence.

Lynwood Today

Currently Lynwood is owned and operated by Chris B. Christians, the grandson and third generation namesake of Chris B. Christians. Maintaining the high standards of quality and customer service set by his father and his father’s father before him Chris continues to increase Lynwood’s position as an industry leader. Keeping with the tradition of stocking a main stay of lathing and plastering inventories, Lynwood also specializes in steel studs, drywall, acoustical ceilings, insulation, masonry and concrete materials, with most construction needs available at just one stop. Lynwood also maintains a substantial inventory of various power and hand held tools relevant to the industry and other such complementary goods as Gatorade, safety gear, and paint.

With product knowledge and practical experience serving as a tremendous asset to most contracting entities, Lynwood is definitely no exception. Bolstered by an accomplished inside and counter sales force, and an outside sales force available to make calls at local offices or jobsites, Lynwood stands ready to meet the needs of customers in the central and south Texas area.
Call Lynwood Building Materials, Inc. at (210) 477-3000, FAX (210) 477-3090.