Raks Building Supply

We have been remodeling our deck and making nearly a trip a day into town to go to Lowes. We've lived in Edgewood for 2.5 years and decided to wander in here despite the one negative review. The staff are very friendly and helpful. The supplies they have are comparable to Lowes in cost, and aside from hardware, generally less expensive by a dollar or more. The fuel savings alone is enough to make up for the items that are more expensive than in town. And! The fascia boards that Lowes has been unable to acquire for nearly 6 weeks, Raks was able to get in the same week (with a holiday) for less money (though higher tax and no military discount)! The bank hours aren't great for after work projects though, which is why we hadn't been in there. That, and the unreasonable and absurd review left on here. Businesses have the right to surveil their own property, just like anyone else. It's not an invasion of privacy or security, it's a protection of assets.

HIGH prices and limited selection, but staff is helpful.BE WARNED that if you buy anything that you have to GO INTO THEIR YARD to load they will take a picture of your license plate and vehicle WITHOUT telling you they are doing it.You can spend a thousand dollars in the store easily enough but buy a $5 2x4 that is in the yard and they compromise your privacy and security without informing you or asking your permission.A complete lack of respect and consideration for their customer's privacy and security. I'd rather drive to town then set foot in the Edgewood RAKS again. Protect your privacy and SHOP ELSEWHERE.The Edgewood - East Mountain area continues to suffer with businesses that aren't an asset to the community. They bend us over, take our money, and treat us like we are stupid.