Worker wearing a hard hat uses a digital Empire level

EMPIRE

Empire manufactures layout, measuring, and marking tools designed for contractors, framers, finish carpenters, and installers. Golden State Lumber and Showroom helps construction professionals and homeowners find EMPIRE professional tools and accessories for carpentry, framing, finish work, layout, cutting, and jobsite productivity in Northern California.

  • Box levels
  • Torpedo levels
  • Framing squares
  • Tape measures
  • Marking tools
  • And more

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About The Brand

Since 1919, EMPIRE® has earned the trust of the construction trades by delivering a broad range of innovative solutions focused on layout applications with industry firsts such as the Monovial, the Torpedo Level, the Magnetic Level, and most recently eBAND™ vials. EMPIRE® continues its tradition of developing productivity solutions by living and breathing the user experience. EMPIRE® establishes relationships throughout the trades and uses the experiences in product design, creating a mutual partnership with a foundation that is Built on Trust™. The advanced platform of TRUE BLUE® products represents the best EMPIRE® has to offer in performance, durability and technology.

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Document Library

Find technical specifications, installation guides, warranty information and more. Simply search by brand or product category to refine your search and access the support you need. Can’t find what you’re looking for? Contact your Golden State Lumber + Showroom professional.

FAQ

Got questions? We’ve got you—check out our quick answers below.

Golden State Lumber has been serving Northern California builders, contractors, architects, and homeowners for decades. We combine quality building materials with knowledgeable service to help customers find the right products and solutions for projects of every size.

Many customers return because they value consistent service, knowledgeable support, and access to quality building materials and trusted brands. Our goal is to build long-term relationships by helping customers complete successful projects, no matter the size.

If you don’t see the product you need, contact our team. Through our extensive supplier network, we can often source specialty, custom, and hard-to-find products and help you find the best solution for your project.