10-K

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

FORM 10-K

x ANNUAL REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934.  For the fiscal year ended December 28, 2013.

OR

¨ TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934.  For the transition period of ____ to _____.

Commission File No.:  0-22684

UNIVERSAL FOREST PRODUCTS, INC.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

Michigan	38-1465835
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization)	(I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)
2801 East Beltline, N.E., Grand Rapids, Michigan	49525
(Address of principal executive offices)	(Zip Code)

Registrant's telephone number, including area code (616) 364-6161

Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:

Title Of Each Class	Name of Each Exchange on Which Registered
Common Stock, no par value	The NASDAQ Global Select Market

Indicate by check mark if the registrant is a well-known seasoned issuer, as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act.

Yes  oNo  x

Indicate by check mark if the registrant is not required to file reports pursuant to Section 13 or Section 15(d) of the Act.

Yes  oNo  x

Indicate by checkmark whether the registrant: (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13, or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements in the past 90 days.

Yes  xNo  o

Indicate by checkmark whether the registrant has submitted electronically and posted on its corporate Website, if any, every Interactive Data File required to be submitted and posted pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to submit and post such files).

Yes  xNo  o

Indicate by checkmark if disclosure of delinquent filers pursuant to Items 405 of Regulation S-K is not contained herein, and will not be contained, to the best of registrant's knowledge, in definitive proxy or information statements incorporated by reference in Part III of this Form 10-K or any amendment to this Form 10-K.  o

Indicate by checkmark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer,  a non-accelerated filer or a smaller reporting company.  (Check one):

Large accelerated filer   x Accelerated filer o Non-accelerated filer  o Smaller Reporting Company  o

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12-2 of the Act.)

Yes   oNo x

The aggregate market value of the common stock held by non-affiliates of the registrant (i.e. excluding shares held by executive officers, directors, and control persons as defined in Rule 405, 17 CFR 230.405) on June 28, 2013 was $737,409,266 computed at the closing price of $39.92 on that date.

As of February 4, 2014, 19,948,411 shares of the registrant's common stock, no par value, were outstanding.

Documents incorporated by reference:

(1) Certain portions of the registrant's Annual Report to Shareholders for the fiscal year ended December 28, 2013 are incorporated by reference into Part I and II of this Report.

(2) Certain portions of the registrant's Proxy Statement for its 2013 Annual Meeting of Shareholders are incorporated by reference into Part III of this Report.

Exhibit Index located on page E-1.

ANNUAL REPORT ON FORM 10-K

DECEMBER 28, 2013

TABLE OF CONTENTS

PART I
Item 1.	Business.	3
Item 1A.	Risk Factors.	7
Item 1B.	Unresolved Staff Comments.	10
Item 2.	Properties.	10
Item 3.	Legal Proceedings.	10
Item 4.	Mine Safety Disclosures.	11
Additional item:  Executive Officers of the Registrant.		11
PART II
Item 5.	Market for Registrant's Common Equity, Related Shareholder Matters and Issuer Purchases of Equity Securities.	12
Item 6.	Selected Financial Data.	13
Item 7.	Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations.	13
Item 7A.	Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk.	13
Item 8.	Financial Statements and Supplementary Data.	14
Item 9.	Changes In and Disagreements with Accountants on Accounting and Financial Disclosure.	14
Item 9A.	Controls and Procedures.	14
Item 9B.	Other Information.	15
PART III
Item 10.	Directors, Executive Officers and Corporate Governance.	15
Item 11.	Executive Compensation.	15
Item 12.	Security Ownership of Certain Beneficial Owners and Management and Related Shareholder Matters.	15
Item 13.	Certain Relationships and Related Transactions, and Director Independence.	16
Item 14.	Principal Accountant Fees and Services.	16
PART IV
Item 15.	Exhibits, Financial Statement Schedules.	16

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PART I

Item 1.  Business.

General Development of the Business.

Universal Forest Products, Inc. (the “Company”) was organized as a Michigan corporation in 1955 and is a holding company that provides capital, management and administrative resources to subsidiaries that design, manufacture and market wood and wood-alternative products for retail building home centers and other retailers, structural lumber and other products for the manufactured housing industry, engineered wood components for the residential construction market, and specialty wood packaging and components and packing materials for various industries. The Company’s subsidiaries also provide framing services for the residential market and forming products for concrete construction.  The Company's consumer products operations offer a large portfolio of outdoor living products, including wood composite decking, decorative balusters, post caps and plastic lattice. Its lawn and garden group offers an array of products, such as trellises and arches, to retailers nationwide.  The Company is headquartered in Grand Rapids, Michigan, and its subsidiaries operate facilities throughout North America. For more about Universal Forest Products, Inc., go to www.ufpi.com.

Information relating to current developments in our business is incorporated by reference from our Annual Report to Shareholders for the fiscal year ended December 28, 2013 ("2013 Annual Report") under the caption "Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations."  Selected portions of the 2013 Annual Report are filed as Exhibit 13 with this Form 10-K Report.

Financial Information About Segments.

ASC 280, Segment Reporting (“ASC 280”) defines operating segments as components of an enterprise about which separate financial information is available that is evaluated regularly by the chief operating decision maker in deciding how to allocate resources and in assessing performance.

Our operating segments consist of the Eastern, Western, Site-Built, Consumer Products, Distribution and Pinelli Universal divisions.  In accordance with ASC 280, due to the similar economic characteristics, nature of products, distribution methods, and customers, we have aggregated our Eastern and Western operating segments into one reportable segment.  The Site-Built division is considered a separate reportable segment.  Our other divisions do not collectively form a reportable segment because their respective operations are dissimilar and they do not meet the applicable quantitative requirements.  These operations have been included in “All Other”.  The Corporate column includes unallocated administrative costs. Separate financial information about industry segments is incorporated by reference from Note O of the Consolidated Financial Statements presented under Item 8 herein.

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Narrative Description of Business.

We design, manufacture and market wood and wood-alternative products for national home centers and other retailers, structural lumber and other products for the manufactured housing industry, engineered wood components for residential and commercial construction, and specialty wood packaging, components and packing materials for various industries.  Each of our markets is discussed in the paragraphs which follow.  Our locations generally serve customers representing multiple markets.

Retail Building Materials Market.  The customers comprising this market are primarily national home center retailers, retail-oriented regional lumberyards and contractor-oriented lumberyards.  Generally, terms of sale are established for annual periods, and orders are placed with our regional facilities in accordance with established terms. One customer, The Home Depot, accounted for approximately 17% of our total sales in fiscal 2013, 18% in 2012 and 23% in 2011.

From time to time we enter into certain sales contracts with The Home Depot.  The contracts are limited to the establishment of general sales terms and conditions, such as delivery, invoicing, warranties and other standard, commercial matters.  Sales are made by the release of purchase orders to us for particular quantities of certain products.  We also enter into marketing agreements and rebate agreements with The Home Depot.  The marketing agreements provide a certain percentage of our sales revenue or a minimum dollar amount will be committed to generate sales for us and The Home Depot.

We currently supply customers in this market from many of our locations.  These regional facilities are able to supply mixed truckloads of products which can be delivered to customers with rapid turnaround from receipt of an order.  Freight costs are a factor in the ability to competitively service this market, especially with treated wood products because of their heavier weight.  The close proximity of our regional facilities to the various outlets of these customers is a factor when negotiating annual sales programs.

The products offered to customers in this market include dimensional lumber (both preserved and unpreserved) and various "value-added products," some of which are sold under our trademarks.  In addition to our conventional lumber products, we offer a large portfolio of outdoor living products, including wood composite decking and decorative lawn and garden products.  We also sell engineered wood products to this market, which include roof trusses, wall panels and engineered floor systems (see "Residential & Commercial Construction Markets" below).

We are not aware of any competitor that currently manufactures, treats and distributes a full line of both value-added and commodity products on a national basis.  We face competition on individual products from several different producers, but the majority of these competitors tend to be regional in their efforts and/or do not offer a full line of outdoor lumber products.  We believe the breadth of our product offering, geographic dispersion, customer relationships, close proximity of our plants to core customers, purchasing and manufacturing expertise and service capabilities provide competitive advantages in this market.

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Residential & Commercial Construction Markets.  We entered these markets through strategic business acquisitions.  The residential housing customers comprising the residential construction market are primarily large-volume, multi-tract builders and smaller volume custom builders.  We also supply builders engaged in multi-family and commercial construction.  Generally, terms of sale and pricing are determined based on quotes for each order.  In addition, we supply wood forms and related products to set or form concrete for various structures including garages, stadiums and bridges.

We currently supply customers in these markets from manufacturing facilities located in many different states.  These facilities manufacture various engineered wood components used to frame residential or commercial projects, including roof and floor trusses, wall panels, Open Joist 2000^®, I-joists and lumber packages.  Freight costs are a factor in the ability to competitively service this market due to the space requirements of these products on each truckload.

We also provide framing services for customers in certain regional markets, in which we erect the wood structure.  We believe that providing a comprehensive framing package, including installation, provides a competitive advantage.  Terms of sale are based on a construction contract.

Competition in this market is primarily fragmented, but we do compete with a small number of national and regional retail contractor yards who also manufacture components and provide framing services, as well as regional manufacturers of components.  We believe our primary competitive advantages relate to the engineering and design capabilities of our regional staff, customer relationships, purchasing and manufacturing expertise, product quality, timeliness of delivery, and financial strength.

Manufactured Housing Market.The customers comprising the manufactured housing market are producers of mobile, modular and prefabricated homes and recreational vehicles.  Products sold to customers in this market consist primarily of roof trusses, lumber cut and shaped to the customer's specification, plywood, particle board and dimensional lumber, all intended for use in the construction of manufactured housing.  Sales are made by personnel located at each regional facility based on customer orders.  We also distribute certain products to this market such as siding, electrical and plumbing to manufactured housing and RV customers. We entered the distribution business through strategic business acquisitions.

Our principal competitive advantages include our customer relationships, product knowledge, the strength of our engineering support services, the close proximity of our regional facilities to our customers, our purchasing and manufacturing expertise and our ability to provide national sales programs to certain customers.  These factors have enabled us to accumulate significant market share in the products we supply.

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Industrial Market.  We define our industrial market as industrial manufacturers and agricultural customers who use pallets, specialty crates and wooden boxes for packaging, shipping and material handling purposes, as well as other lumber products used in a variety of different applications.  Many of the products sold to this market may be produced from the by-product of other manufactured products, thereby allowing us to increase our raw material yields while expanding our business.  Competition is fragmented and includes virtually every supplier of lumber convenient to the customer.  We service this market with our dedicated local sales teams and national sales support efforts, combined with our competitive advantages in manufacturing, purchasing, and material utilization.

Suppliers.  We are one of the largest domestic buyers of solid sawn softwood lumber from primary producers (lumber mills).  We use primarily southern yellow pine in our pressure-treating operations and site-built component plants in the Southeastern United States, which we obtain from mills located throughout the states comprising the Sunbelt.  Other species we use include "spruce-pine-fir" from various provinces in Canada; hemlock, Douglas fir and cedar from the Pacific Northwest; inland species of pine, plantation grown radiata and southern yellow pines from South America; and European spruce.  There are numerous primary producers for all varieties we use, and we are not dependent on any particular source of supply.  Our financial resources and size, in combination with our strong sales network and ability to remanufacture lumber, enable us to purchase a large percentage of a primary producer's output, (as opposed to only those dimensions or grades in immediate need), thereby lowering our average cost of raw materials and allowing us to obtain programs such as consigned inventory.  We believe this represents a competitive advantage.

Intellectual Property.  We own several patents and have several patents pending on technologies related to our business.  In addition, we own numerous registered trademarks and claim common law trademark rights to several others.  As we develop proprietary brands, we may pursue registration or other formal protection.  While we believe our patent and trademark rights are valuable, the loss of a patent or any trademark would not be likely to have a material adverse impact on our competitive position.

Backlog.  Due to the nature of our DIY/retail, manufactured housing and industrial businesses, backlog information is not meaningful.  The maximum time between receipt of a firm order and shipment does not usually exceed a few days.  Therefore, we would not normally have a backlog of unfilled orders in a material amount.  The relationships with our major customers are such that we are either the exclusive supplier of certain products and/or certain geographic areas, or the designated source for a specified portion of the customer's requirements.  In such cases, either we are able to forecast the customer's requirements or the customer may provide an estimate of its future needs.  In neither case, however, will we receive firm orders until just prior to the anticipated delivery dates for the products in question.

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On December 28, 2013 and December 29, 2012, we estimate that backlog orders associated with the site-built construction business approximated $54.7 million and $81.3 million, respectively.  With respect to the former, we expect that these orders will be primarily filled within the current fiscal year; however, it is possible that some orders could be canceled.

Environmental.  Information required for environmental disclosures is incorporated by reference from Note M of the Consolidated Financial Statements presented under Item 8 herein.

Seasonality.  Information required for seasonality disclosures is incorporated by reference from Item 1A. Risk Factors under the caption “Seasonality and weather conditions could adversely affect us.”

Employees.  On December 28, 2013, we had approximately 5,500 employees.

Financial Information About Geographic Areas.

The dominant portion of our operations and sales occur in the United States.  Separate financial information about foreign and domestic operations and export sales is incorporated by reference from Note O of the Consolidated Financial Statements presented under Item 8 herein.

Available Information.

Our Internet address is www.ufpi.com.  Through our Internet website under "Financial Information" in the Investor Relations section, we make available free of charge, as soon as reasonably practical after such information has been filed with the SEC, our annual report on Form 10-K, quarterly reports on Form 10-Q, current reports on Form 8-K, and amendments to those reports filed pursuant to Section 13(a) or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act.  Also available through our Internet website under "Corporate Governance" in the Investor Relations section is our Code of Ethics for Senior Financial Officers.

Reports to Security Holders.

Not applicable.

Enforceability of Civil Liabilities Against Foreign Persons.

Not applicable.

Item 1A.  Risk Factors.

We are subject to regional, national and global economic conditions.  A decline in economic conditions throughout the United States could depress demand for our products.

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We may be impacted by a decline in the value of the U.S. dollar.  We purchase a variety of raw materials and finished goods from sources around the world.  Our purchase prices could increase if the U.S. dollar declines in value.

We are subject to fluctuations in the price of lumber.  We experience significant fluctuations in the cost of commodity lumber products from primary producers (the "Lumber Market").  A variety of factors over which we have no control, including government regulations, environmental regulations, weather conditions, economic conditions, and natural disasters, impact the cost of lumber products and our selling prices.  While we attempt to minimize our risk from severe price fluctuations, substantial, prolonged trends in lumber prices can negatively affect our sales volume, our gross margins, and our profitability.  We anticipate that these fluctuations will continue in the future.

Our growth may be limited by the markets we serve.  Our sales growth is dependent, in part, upon the growth of the markets we serve.  If our markets do not achieve anticipated growth, or if we fail to maintain our market share, financial results could be impaired.

Our ability to achieve sales and margin goals, particularly on sales to the residential and commercial construction and manufactured housing markets, is impacted by housing starts and industry production of manufactured homes.  If housing starts and manufactured housing production declines significantly, our financial results could be negatively impacted.

A significant portion of our sales are concentrated with one customer.  Our sales to The Home Depot comprised 17% of our total sales in 2013, 18% in 2012, and 23% in 2011.

Economic and credit market conditions impact our ability to collect a greater percentage of our receivables. Economic and credit conditions may significantly impact our bad debt expense.  We continue to monitor our customers’ credit profiles carefully and make changes in our terms when necessary in response to this risk.

We may be impacted by vertical integration strategies. In certain markets and product lines, our customers or vendors could pursue vertical integration strategies that could have an adverse effect on our sales.  We strive to add value and be a low-cost producer while maintaining competitive pricing in each of our markets to mitigate this risk.

We may be impacted by excess capacity among suppliers.  There is excess capacity among suppliers in each of the markets we serve.  Our selling prices and gross margins have been and are likely to continue to be impacted by this excess capacity.

Our growth may be limited by our ability to make successful acquisitions.  A key component of our growth strategy is to complete business combinations.  Business combinations involve inherent risks, including assimilation and successfully managing growth.  While we conduct extensive due diligence and have taken steps to ensure successful assimilation, factors beyond our control could influence the results of these acquisitions.

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We may be adversely affected by the impact of environmental and safety regulations.  We are subject to the requirements of federal, state, and local environmental and occupational health and safety laws and regulations.  There can be no assurance that we are at all times in complete compliance with all of these requirements.  We have made and will continue to make capital and other expenditures to comply with environmental regulations.  If additional laws and regulations are enacted, which restrict our ability to manufacture and market our products, including our treated lumber products, it could adversely affect our sales and profits.  If existing laws are interpreted differently, it could also increase our financial costs.  Current legislation requiring the use of alternate fuel and energy sources is expected to increase our energy costs.  If   additional laws and regulations regarding carbon emission, mandating the use of more expensive energy choices, cap and trade, or taxes and fees on resource use are enacted, it will significantly increase our costs of operation, raise costs to our customers, and create a further barrier to demand for United States manufactured products.

CCA treated lumber products could impact our operations adversely. In connection with the chemical treatment of lumber products, certain of our affiliates market a modest amount of CCA (Chromated Copper Arsenate) treated products for permitted, non-residential applications.  From time to time, various special interests and environmental groups have petitioned certain states requesting restrictions on the use or disposal of CCA treated products.   The wood preservation industry trade groups have been and are working with individual states and the regulatory agencies to provide an accurate, factual background that demonstrates that the present method of uses and disposal is scientifically supported.  While the level of activity in this area has diminished over time, our inability to market CCA treated products could impact our operations adversely.

The current version of federal health care legislation may dramatically increase our costs.  The federal health care legislation enacted in 2010 and future regulations called for under the legislation may have a significant cost implication for our company.

Seasonality and weather conditions could adversely affect us.  Some aspects of our business are seasonal in nature and results of operations vary from quarter to quarter.  Our treated lumber and outdoor specialty products, such as fencing, decking, and lattice, experience the greatest seasonal effects.  Sales of treated lumber, primarily consisting of southern yellow pine, also experience the greatest Lumber Market risk (see "Historical Lumber Prices"in Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations which is presented under Item 7 of this Form 10-K and is incorporated herein by reference).  Treated lumber sales are generally at their highest levels between April and August.  This sales peak, combined with capacity constraints in the wood treatment process, requires us to build our inventory of treated lumber throughout the winter and spring.  (This also has an impact on our receivables balances, which tend to be significantly higher at the end of the second and third quarters.)  Because sales prices of treated lumber products may be indexed to the Lumber Market at the time they are shipped, our profits can be negatively affected by prolonged declines in the Lumber Market during our primary selling season.  To mitigate this risk, consignment inventory programs may be negotiated with certain vendors that are intended to decrease our exposure to the Lumber Market by correlating the purchase price of the material with the related sell price to the customer.  These programs include those materials which are most susceptible to adverse changes in the Lumber Market.

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The majority of our products are used or installed in outdoor construction activities; therefore, short-term sales volume, our gross margins, and our profits can be negatively affected by adverse weather conditions, particularly in our first and fourth quarters.  In addition, adverse weather conditions can negatively impact our productivity and costs per unit.

Inbound and outbound transportation costs represent a significant part of our cost structure.  A rapid and prolonged increase in fuel prices will significantly increase our costs.  While we attempt to pass these costs along to our customers, there can be no assurance that they would agree to these price increases.

New alternatives may be developed to replace traditional treated wood products.  The manufacturers of wood preservatives continue to develop new preservatives. While we believe treated products are reasonably priced relative to alternative products such as composites or vinyl, new alternatives may impact the sales of treated wood products.  In addition, new preservatives could increase our cost of treating products in the future.

Item 1B.  Unresolved Staff Comments.

Not applicable.

Item 2.  Properties.

Our corporate headquarters building is located in suburban Grand Rapids, Michigan.  We currently have approximately 80 facilities located throughout the United States, Canada, and Mexico.  Depending upon function and location, these facilities typically utilize office space, manufacturing space, treating space and covered storage.  Of these facilities, approximately 14 facilities remain closed to align manufacturing capacity with the current business environment and are currently listed for sale or are being leased.

We own all of our properties, free from any significant mortgage or other encumbrance, except for approximately 10 facilities which are leased.  We believe all of these operating facilities are adequate in capacity and condition to service existing customer locations.

Item 3.  Legal Proceedings.

Information regarding our legal proceedings is set forth in Note M of our Consolidated Financial Statements which are presented under Item 8 of this Form 10-K and are incorporated herein by reference.

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Item 4.  Mine Safety Disclosures.

Not applicable.

Additional Item:  Executive Officers of the Registrant.

The following table lists the names, ages, and positions of our executive officers as of February 1, 2014.  Executive officers are elected annually by the Board of Directors at the first meeting of the Board following the annual meeting of shareholders.

Name	Age	Position
Matthew J. Missad	53	Chief Executive Officer, Universal Forest Products, Inc.
Patrick M. Webster	54	President and Chief Operating Officer, Universal Forest Products, Inc.
Michael R. Cole	47	Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer, Universal Forest Products, Inc.
Robert W. Lees	60	President, UFP Eastern Division, Inc.
Allen T. Peters	46	President, UFP Western Division, Inc.
Robert D. Coleman	59	Executive Vice President of Manufacturing, Universal Forest Products, Inc.
C. Scott Greene	57	Executive Vice President of Marketing
Donald L. James	54	Executive Vice President of National Sales
Michael F. Mordell	56	Executive Vice President of UFP Purchasing, Inc.

Matthew J. Missad joined us in 1985.  In February 1996, Mr. Missad was promoted to Executive Vice President of the Company.  On July 1, 2011, Mr. Missad became Chief Executive Officer of the Company.

Patrick M. Webster joined us in 1985.  Mr. Webster became Vice President of the Far West Region in 1999, on July 1, 2007, became President of UFP Western Division, Inc., and on January 1, 2009 became President and Chief Operating Officer of the Company.

Michael R. Cole, CPA, CMA, joined us in 1993.  On July 19, 2000, Mr. Cole became Chief Financial Officer of the Company.

Robert W. Lees joined us in 1977.  In 1986 he became Regional Vice President of our Northeast Region. On January 1, 2010, Mr. Lees became President of UFP Atlantic Division, LLC.  On October 1, 2011, Mr. Lees became President of UFP Eastern Division, Inc.

Allen T. Peters joined us in 1997.   In 2004 he became the General Manager of Operations of our plant in Harrisonville, MO and in 2007 became Regional Vice President of our Gulf Region.  On January 1, 2011, Mr. Peters became President of UFP Western Division, Inc.

Robert D. Coleman, joined us in 1979.  On January 1, 1999, Mr. Coleman was named the Executive Vice President of Manufacturing of the Company.

C. Scott Greene joined us in 1991.  During early 2000, Mr. Greene became President of UFP Eastern Division, Inc.  On January 1, 2010, Mr. Greene became President of UFP Northern Division, Inc., which was subsequently realigned and is now UFP Eastern Division, Inc.  On October 1, 2011, Mr. Greene became Executive Vice President of New Business Development and on October 14, 2013, he became Executive Vice President of Marketing.

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Donald L. James joined us in 1998. On October 1, 2011, Mr. James became Executive Vice President of National Sales. Before this, he was Regional Vice President of operations in UFP Eastern Division, Inc.

Michael F. Mordell joined us in 1993.  In 1999 he became Executive Vice President of Purchasing of Universal Forest Products Western Division, Inc.  In November 2007, he became General Manager of Operations for our facility in Lafayette, CO, and on January 1, 2010, Mr. Mordell became Executive Vice President of UFP Purchasing, Inc.

PART II

The following information items in this Part II, which are contained in the 2013 Annual Report, are specifically incorporated by reference into this Form 10-K Report.  These portions of the 2013 Annual Report that are specifically incorporated by reference are filed as Exhibit 13 with this Form 10-K Report.

Item 5.  Market for Registrant's Common Equity, Related Shareholder Matters and Issuer Purchases of Equity Securities.

(a) The information relating to market, holders and dividends is incorporated by reference from the 2013 Annual Report under the captions “Price Range of Common Stock and Dividends” and “Stock Performance Graph.”

There were no sales of unregistered securities during the last three years.

(b) Not applicable.

(c) Issuer purchases of equity securities during the fourth quarter.

Fiscal Month	(a)		(b)		(c)		(d)
September 29 – November 2, 2013(1)		-		-		-		2,988,229
November 3 – November 30, 2013		-		-		-		2,988,229
December 1 – 28, 2013		-		-		-		2,988,229

(a) Total number of shares purchased.

(b) Average price paid per share.

(c) Total number of shares purchased as part of publicly announced plans or programs.

(d) Maximum number of shares that may yet be purchased under the plans or programs.

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(1) On November 14, 2001 the Board of Directors approved a share repurchase program (which succeeded a previous program) allowing us to repurchase up to 2.5 million shares of our common stock.  On October 14, 2010, our Board authorized an additional 2 million shares to be repurchased under our share repurchase program.  The total number of shares that may be repurchased under the program is approximately 3 million shares.

Item 6.  Selected Financial Data.

The information required by this Item is incorporated by reference from the 2013 Annual Report under the caption "Selected Financial Data."

Item 7.  Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations.

The information required by this item is incorporated by reference from the 2013 Annual Report under the caption "Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations."

Item 7A.  Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures about Market Risk.

We are exposed to market risks related to fluctuations in interest rates on our variable rate debt, which consists of a revolving credit facility and industrial development revenue bonds.  We do not currently use interest rate swaps, futures contracts or options on futures, or other types of derivative financial instruments to mitigate this risk.

For fixed rate debt, changes in interest rates generally affect the fair market value, but not earnings or cash flows.  Conversely, for variable rate debt, changes in interest rates generally do not influence fair market value, but do affect future earnings and cash flows.  We do not have an obligation to prepay fixed rate debt prior to maturity, and as a result,interest rate risk and changes in fair market value should not have a significant impact on such debt until we would be required to refinance it.

On December 28, 2013, the estimated fair value of our long-term debt, including the current portion, was $79.9 million.  The estimated fair value is based on rates anticipated to be available to us for debt with similar terms and maturities.  The estimated fair value of notes payable included in current liabilities and the revolving credit facility approximated the carrying values as these debt instruments have interest rates that fluctuate with current market conditions.

Expected cash flows over the next five years related to debt instruments are as follows:

	2014		2015		2016		2017		2018		Thereafter			Total
($US equivalents, in thousands)
Long-term Debt:
Fixed Rate ($US)		-		-		-		-		-	$	75,000		$	75,000
Average interest rate		-		-		-		-		-		3.94	%
Variable Rate ($US)		-		-		-		-		-	$	9,700		$	9,700
Average interest rate(1)		-		-		-		-		-		0.26	%

⁽¹⁾Average of rates at December 28, 2013.

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Item 8.  Financial Statements and Supplementary Data.

The information required by this Item is incorporated by reference from the 2013 Annual Report under the following captions:

"Management’s Annual Report on Internal Control Over Financial Reporting"

"Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm"

"Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm"

"Consolidated Balance Sheets"

"Consolidated Statements of Earnings and Comprehensive Income"

"Consolidated Statements of Shareholders' Equity"

"Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows"

"Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements"

Item 9.  Changes in and Disagreements with Accountants on Accounting and Financial Disclosure.

None.

Item 9A.  Controls and Procedures.

(1) Evaluation of Disclosure Controls and Procedures.  With the participation of management, our chief executive officer and chief financial officer, after evaluating the effectiveness of our disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a - 15e and 15d - 15e) as of the year ended December 28, 2013 (the "Evaluation Date"), have concluded that, as of such date, our disclosure controls and procedures were effective.

(2) Management’s Annual Report on Internal Control Over Financial Reporting.   Management’s Annual Report on Internal Control Over Financial Reporting is included in the 2013 Annual Report under the caption “Management’s Annual Report on Internal Control Over Financial Reporting” and is incorporated herein by reference.  Our independent registered public accounting firm’s attestation Report on our internal control over financial reporting is also included in the 2013 Annual Report in the caption “Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm On Internal Control over Financial Reporting” and is incorporated herein by reference.

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(3) Changes in Internal Controls.  During the fourth quarter ended December 28, 2013, there were no changes in our internal control over financial reporting that materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, our internal control over financial reporting.

Item 9B.  Other Information.

Not applicable.

PART III

Item 10.  Directors, Executive Officers and Corporate Governance.

Information relating to our directors, compliance with Section 16(a) of the Securities and Exchange Act of 1934 and various corporate governance matters is incorporated by reference from our definitive Proxy Statement for the year ended December 28, 2013 for the 2014 Annual Meeting of Shareholders, as filed with the Commission ("2014 Proxy Statement"), under the captions "Election of Directors," "Corporate Governance and Board Matters," and "Section 16(a) Beneficial Ownership Reporting Compliance."  Information relating to executive officers is included in this report in the last Section of Part I under the caption "Additional Item: Executive Officers of the Registrant."  Information relating to our code of ethics is included in this report in Part I, Item 1 under the caption “Available Information”.

Item 11.  Executive Compensation.

Information relating to director and executive compensation is incorporated by reference from the 2014 Proxy Statement under the caption "Executive Compensation."  The "Personnel and Compensation Committee Report" included in the 2014 Proxy Statement is incorporated hereby by reference for the purpose of being furnished herein and is not and shall not be deemed to be filed under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended.

Item 12.  Security Ownership of Certain Beneficial Owners and Management and Related Shareholder Matters.

Information relating to security ownership of certain beneficial owners and management is incorporated by reference from our 2014 Proxy Statement under the captions "Ownership of Common Stock" and "Securities Ownership of Management."

Information relating to securities authorized for issuance under equity compensation plans as of December 28, 2013, is as follows:

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	Number of shares to be issued upon exercise of outstanding options		Weighted average exercise price of outstanding options		Number of shares remaining available for future issuance under equity compensation plans [excluding shares reflected in column (a)] (1)
	(a)		(b)		(c)
Equity compensation plans approved by security holders		32,474	$	31.65		3,077,668
Equity compensation plans not approved by security holders	none

⁽¹⁾ The number of shares remaining available for future issuance under equity compensation plans, excluding outstanding options, warrants, or similar rights, as of December 28, 2013, is as follows: 131,000 shares for our 2002 Employee Stock Purchase Plan, 44,196 shares for our Directors' Retainer Stock Plan, and 3,221 shares for our Employee Stock Gift Program.  In addition, of the remaining 2,899,251 shares available for future issuance under our Long-Term Stock Incentive Plan, those awards may be made in the form of options as well as stock appreciation rights, restricted stock, performance shares, or other stock-based awards.

Item 13.  Certain Relationships and Related Transactions, and Director Independence.

Information relating to certain relationships and related transactions, and director independence is incorporated by reference from the 2014 Proxy Statement under the captions "Election of Directors", “Affirmative Determination Regarding Director Independence and Other Matters” and "Related Party Transactions."

Item 14.  Principal Accountant Fees and Services.

Information relating to the types of services rendered by our Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm and the fees paid for these services is incorporated by reference from our 2013 Proxy Statement under the caption "Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm – Disclosure of Fees.”

PART IV

Item 15.  Exhibits, Financial Statement Schedules.

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(a) 1.    Financial Statements.  The following are incorporated by reference, under Item 8 of this report, from the 2013 Annual Report:

Management’s Annual Report on Internal Control Over Financial Reporting

Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm

Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm

Consolidated Balance Sheets

Consolidated Statements of Earnings and Comprehensive Income

Consolidated Statements of Shareholders' Equity

Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

2.Financial Statement Schedules.  All schedules required by this Form 10-K Report have been omitted because they were inapplicable, included in the Consolidated Financial Statements or Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements, or otherwise not required under instructions contained in Regulation S-X.

3.Exhibits.  Reference is made to the Exhibit Index which is included in this Form 10-K Report.

(b) Reference is made to the Exhibit Index which is included in this Form 10-K Report.

(c) Not applicable.

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SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities and Exchange Act of 1934, the Registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.

Dated:  February 26, 2014	UNIVERSAL FOREST PRODUCTS, INC.
	By:	/s/ Matthew J. Missad
		Matthew J. Missad,
		Chief Executive Officer and
		Principal Executive Officer

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Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, this report has been signed below on this 26^th day of February, 2014, by the following persons on behalf of us and in the capacities indicated.

By:	/s/ Matthew J. Missad
	Matthew J. Missad,
	Chief Executive Officer and
	Principal Executive Officer
	/s/ Michael R. Cole
	Michael R. Cole,
	Chief Financial Officer,
	Principal Financial Officer and
	Principal Accounting Officer

Each Director whose signature appears below hereby appoints Matthew J. Missad and Michael R. Cole, and each of them individually, as his attorney-in-fact to sign in his name and on his behalf as a Director, and to file with the Commission any and all amendments to this report on Form 10-K to the same extent and with the same effect as if done personally.

/s/ William G. Currie	s/ John M. Engler
William G. Currie, Director	John M. Engler, Director
/s/ John W. Garside	/s/ Gary F. Goode
John W. Garside, Director	Gary F. Goode, Director
/s/ Bruce A. Merino	/s/ Matthew J. Missad
Bruce A. Merino, Director	Matthew J. Missad, Director
/s/ Mark A. Murray	/s/ Thomas W. Rhodes
Mark A. Murray, Director	Thomas W. Rhodes, Director
/s/ Louis A. Smith	/s/ Mary E. Tuuk
Louis A. Smith, Director	Mary E. Tuuk, Director

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EXHIBIT INDEX

Exhibit # Description

3 Articles of Incorporation and Bylaws.

(a) Registrant's Articles of Incorporation were filed as Exhibit 3(a) to a Registration Statement on Form S-1 (No. 33-69474) and the same is incorporated herein by reference.

(b) Registrant's Amended Bylaws were filed as Exhibit 3(b) to a form 8-K Current Report dated January 18, 2013 and the same is incorporated herein by reference.

4 Instruments Defining the Rights of Security Holders.

(a) Specimen form of Stock Certificate for Common Stock was filed as Exhibit 4(a) to a Registration Statement on Form S-1 (No. 33-69474) and the same is incorporated herein by reference.

10 Material Contracts.

*(a)(5) Conditional Share Grant Agreement with William G. Currie dated April 17, 2002 was filed as Exhibit 10(a)(5) to a Form 10-K, Annual Report for the year ended December 25, 2010 and the same is incorporated herein by reference.

*(a)(6) Form of Conditional Share Grant Agreement utilized under the Company’s Long Term Stock Incentive Plan was filed as Exhibit 10(a)(6) to a Form 10-K, Annual Report for the year ended December 25, 2010 and the same is incorporated herein by reference.

*(a)(9) Consulting and Non-Compete Agreement with Michael B. Glenn, dated June 20, 2011 was filed as Exhibit 10(a)(9) to a Form 10-K, Annual Report for the year ended December 31, 2011 and the same is incorporated herein by reference.

(b) Form of Indemnity Agreement entered into between the Registrant and each of its directors was filed as Exhibit 10(b) to a Registration Statement on Form S-1 (No. 33-69474) and the same is incorporated herein by reference.

*(e)(1) Form of Executive Stock Option Agreement was filed as Exhibit 10(e)(1) to a  Registration Statement on Form S-1 (No. 33-69474) and the same is incorporated herein by reference.

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*(e)(2) Form of Officers' Stock Option Agreement was filed as Exhibit 10(e)(2) to a Registration Statement on Form S-1 (No. 33-69474) and the same is incorporated herein by reference.

*(f) Performance Bonus Plan Summary Plan Description was filed as Exhibit 10(f) to a Form 10-K, Annual Report for the year ended December 25, 2010 and the same is incorporated herein by reference.

*(g) Universal Forest Products, Inc. Deferred Compensation Plan as amended and restated effective June 1, 2011 was filed as Exhibit 10(g) to a Form 10-K, Annual Report for the year ended December 31, 2011 and the same is incorporated herein by reference.

*(h) Executive Stock Grant Program was filed as Exhibit 10(h) to a Form 10-K, Annual Report for the year ended December 31, 2011 and the same is incorporated herein by reference.

(i)(6) Credit Agreement dated November 14, 2011 was filed as Exhibit 10(i) to a Form 8-K Current Report dated November 16, 2011 and the same is incorporated herein by reference.

(k) Note Purchase Agreement dated December 17, 2012 was filed as Exhibit 10(k) to a Form 8-K Current Report dated December 17, 2012 and the same is incorporated herein by reference.

13 Selected portions of the Company's Annual Report to Shareholders for the fiscal year ended December 28, 2013.

14 Code of Ethics for Senior Financial Officers

(a) Code of Ethics for Chief Financial Officer was filed as Exhibit 14(a) to a Form 10-K, Annual Report for the year ended December 25, 2010 and the same is incorporated herein by reference.

21 Subsidiaries of the Registrant.

23 Consent of Ernst & Young LLP.

31 Certifications.

(a) Certificate of the Chief Executive Officer of Universal Forest Products, Inc., pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 (18 U.S.C. 1350).

E-2

(b) Certificate of the Chief Financial Officer of Universal Forest Products, Inc., pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 (18 U.S.C. 1350).

32 Certifications.

(a) Certificate of the Chief Executive Officer of Universal Forest Products, Inc., pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 (18 U.S.C. 1350).

(b) Certificate of the Chief Financial Officer of Universal Forest Products, Inc., pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 (18 U.S.C. 1350).

101 Interactive Data File.

(INS) XBRL Instance Document.

(SCH) XBRL Schema Document.

(CAL) XBRL Taxonomy Extension Calculation Linkbase Document.

(LAB) XBRL Taxonomy Extension Label Linkbase Document.

(PRE) XBRL Taxonomy Extension Presentation Linkbase Document.

(DEF) XBRL Taxonomy Extension Definition Linkbase Document.

* Indicates a compensatory arrangement.

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EX-13

Exhibit 13

UNIVERSAL FOREST PRODUCTS, INC.

FINANCIAL INFORMATION

Table of Contents

Selected Financial Data	2
Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations	3-25
Management's Annual Report on Internal Control Over Financial Reporting	26
Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm	27
Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm	28
Consolidated Balance Sheets as of December 28, 2013 and December 29, 2012	29-30
Consolidated Statements of Earnings and Comprehensive Income for the Years Ended December 28, 2013, December 29, 2012, and December 31, 2011	31
Consolidated Statements of Shareholders' Equity for the Years Ended December 28, 2013, December 29, 2012, and December 31, 2011	32-34
Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for the Years Ended December 28, 2013, December 29, 2012, and December 31, 2011	35-36
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements	37-60
Price Range of Common Stock and Dividends	61
Stock Performance Graph	62
Directors and Executive Officers	63
Shareholder Information	64-65

SELECTED FINANCIAL DATA

(In thousands, except per share and statistics data)

	2013			2012			2011			2010			2009
Consolidated Statement of Earnings Data
Net sales	$	2,470,448		$	2,054,933		$	1,822,336		$	1,890,851		$	1,673,000
Gross profit		280,552			225,109			199,727			229,955			243,664
Earnings before income taxes		70,258			41,064			8,787			27,111			38,583
Net earnings attributable to controlling interest		43,082			23,934			4,549			17,411			24,272
Diluted earnings per share	$	2.15		$	1.21		$	0.23		$	0.89		$	1.25
Dividends per share	$	0.410		$	0.400		$	0.400		$	0.400		$	0.260
Consolidated Balance Sheet Data
Working capital(1)	$	357,299		$	338,389		$	225,399		$	263,578		$	248,165
Total assets		916,987			860,540			764,007			789,396			776,868
Total debt and capital lease obligations		84,700			95,790			52,470			55,291			53,854
Shareholders' equity		649,734			607,525			582,599			581,176			568,946
Statistics
Gross profit as a percentage of
net sales		11.4	%		11.0	%		11.0	%		12.2	%		14.6	%
Net earnings attributable to controlling interest as a percentage of net sales		1.7	%		1.2	%		0.2	%		0.9	%		1.5	%
Return on beginning equity(2)		7.1	%		4.1	%		0.8	%		3.1	%		4.4	%
Current ratio		3.59			3.95			2.70			3.21			3.06
Debt to equity ratio		0.13			0.16			0.09			0.10			0.09
Book value per common share(3)	$	32.57		$	30.68		$	29.69		$	30.06		$	29.50

(1) Current assets less current liabilities.

(2) Net earnings attributable to controlling interest divided by beginning shareholders’ equity.

(3) Shareholders’ equity divided by common stock outstanding.

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UNIVERSAL FOREST PRODUCTS, INC.

MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF

FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS

Universal Forest Products, Inc. (“the Company”) is a holding company that provides capital, management and administrative resources to subsidiaries that design, manufacture and market wood and wood-alternative products for building material retailers and wholesalers, engineered wood components, structural lumber and other products for the manufactured housing industry and the residential construction market, and specialty wood packaging and components and packing materials for various industries. The Company’s subsidiaries also provide framing services for the residential construction market and a variety of products used for concrete construction. The Company's consumer products operations offer a large portfolio of outdoor living products, including wood composite decking, decorative balusters, post caps and plastic lattice. Its lawn and garden group offers an array of products, such as trellises and arches, to retailers nationwide. The Company is headquartered in Grand Rapids, Michigan, and its subsidiaries operate facilities throughout North America. For more about Universal Forest Products, Inc., go to www.ufpi.com.

This report contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act, as amended, that are based on management’s beliefs, assumptions, current expectations, estimates and projections about the markets we serve, the economy and the Company itself. Words like “anticipates,” “believes,” “confident,” “estimates,” “expects,” “forecasts,” “likely,” “plans,” “projects,” “should,” variations of such words, and similar expressions identify such forward-looking statements. These statements do not guarantee future performance and involve certain risks, uncertainties and assumptions that are difficult to predict with regard to timing, extent, likelihood and degree of occurrence. The Company does not undertake to update forward-looking statements to reflect facts, circumstances, events, or assumptions that occur after the date the forward-looking statements are made. Actual results could differ materially from those included in such forward-looking statements. Investors are cautioned that all forward-looking statements involve risks and uncertainty. Among the factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from forward-looking statements are the following: fluctuations in the price of lumber; adverse or unusual weather conditions; adverse economic conditions in the markets we serve; government regulations, particularly involving environmental and safety regulations; and our ability to make successful business acquisitions. Certain of these risk factors as well as other risk factors and additional information are included in the Company's reports on Form 10-K and 10-Q on file with the Securities and Exchange Commission. We are pleased to present this overview of 2013.

OVERVIEW

Our results for 2013 were impacted by the following:

·   Our sales increased 20% in 2013 due to a 12% increase in our selling prices due to the Lumber Market and an 8% increase in unit sales.  See “Historical Lumber Prices”.  Our unit sales increased in all five of our markets classifications, with our strongest growth occurring in our housing and construction markets (commercial construction and concrete forming, residential construction, and manufactured housing). Our unit sales to the retail building materials market reported an increase of approximately 1% and our industrial market increased by 8%, in part, due to recent acquisitions.

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FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS

· National housing starts increased approximately 21% in the period of December 2012 through November 2013 (our sales trail housing starts by about a month) compared to the same period of 2012, while our unit sales increased 12% in the residential construction market.  Since the downturn in housing began, suppliers servicing this market were challenged with significant excess capacity.  We have maintained our focus on profitability and cash flow by being selective in the business that we take. Consequently, our revenue growth may trail market growth from time to time.

· Shipments of HUD code manufactured homes were up 9% in the period from January through November 2013, compared to the same period of 2012.  In addition, through the first nine months of 2013 (the last period reported), modular home starts increased by 5%.  These increases helped drive our 11% increase in unit sales to this market.

· Our gross profit dollars increased by 25% comparing 2013 to 2012, which compares to our 8% increase in unit sales.  Our profitability has improved primarily due to a combination of higher unit sales and improved operating leverage we have in the cost structure of our business and improvements in our sales mix whereby our sales of higher margin products have increased.  In addition, pricing pressure on sales to the residential construction market has eased. These factors were offset by the higher level of lumber prices in 2013 relative to 2012.

· We recorded loss contingencies of $1.6 million in 2013 and $2.3 million in 2012 related to anti-dumping duty assessments estimated on plywood and steel nails imported from China and Canadian anti-dumping duties.  The Canadian government has imposed retroactive assessments for antidumping and countervailing duties tied to certain extruded aluminum products imported from China.  We continue to work with the applicable government agencies to clarify the applicability of these rules to our products.

· Higher unit sales and lumber prices have resulted in a year over year increase in our working capital.

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MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF

FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS

HISTORICAL LUMBER PRICES

The following table presents the Random Lengths framing lumber composite price.

	Random Lengths Composite
	Average $/MBF
	2013			2012			2011
January	$	393		$	281		$	301
February		409			286			296
March		436			300			294
April		429			308			275
May		367			342			259
June		329			330			262
July		343			323			269
August		353			340			265
September		368			332			262
October		384			324			261
November		398			354			257
December		385			370			267
Annual average	$	383		$	324		$	272
Annual percentage change		18.2	%		19.1	%

In addition, a Southern Yellow Pine (“SYP”) composite price, which we prepare and use, is presented below.  Sales of products produced using this species may comprise up to 50% of our sales volume.

	Random Lengths SYP
	Average $/MBF
	2013			2012			2011
January	$	397		$	269		$	282
February		426			278			289
March		445			300			290
April		436			314			266
May		383			341			254
June		355			314			246
July		366			300			253
August		364			315			263
September		360			319			239
October		356			313			244
November		362			350			248
December		360			362			256
Annual average	$	384		$	315		$	261
Annual percentage change		21.9	%		20.7	%

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MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF

FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS

IMPACT OF THE LUMBER MARKET ON OUR OPERATING RESULTS

We experience significant fluctuations in the cost of commodity lumber products from primary producers ("Lumber Market").  We generally price our products to pass lumber costs through to our customers so that our profitability is based on the value-added manufacturing, distribution, engineering, and other services we provide.  As a result, our sales levels (and working capital requirements) are impacted by the lumber costs of our products.  Lumber costs are a significant percentage of our cost of goods sold.

Our gross margins are impacted by (1) the relative level of the Lumber Market (i.e. whether prices are higher or lower from comparative periods), and (2) the trend in the market price of lumber (i.e. whether the price of lumber is increasing or decreasing within a period or from period to period). Moreover, as explained below, our products are priced differently.  Some of our products have fixed selling prices, while the selling prices of other products are indexed to the reported Lumber Market with a fixed dollar adder to cover conversion costs and profits.  Consequently, the level and trend of the Lumber Market impact our products differently.

Below is a general description of the primary ways in which our products are priced.

Ÿ Products with fixed selling prices.  These products include value-added products such as decking and fencing sold to retail building materials customers, as well as trusses, wall panels and other components sold to the residential construction market, and most industrial packaging products.  Prices for these products are generally fixed at the time of the sales quotation for a specified period of time or are based upon a specific quantity.  In order to maintain margins and reduce any exposure to adverse trends in the price of component lumber products, we attempt to lock in costs with our suppliers for these sales commitments.  Also, the time period and quantity limitations generally allow us to re-price our products for changes in lumber costs from our suppliers.

Ÿ Products with selling prices indexed to the reported Lumber Market with a fixed dollar "adder" to cover conversion costs and profits.  These products primarily include treated lumber, remanufactured lumber, and trusses sold to the manufactured housing industry.  For these products, we estimate the customers' needs and we carry anticipated levels of inventory.  Because lumber costs are incurred in advance of final sale prices, subsequent increases or decreases inthe market price of lumber impact our gross margins.  For these products, our margins are exposed to changes in the trend of lumber prices.  As a result of the decline in the housing market and our sales to residential and commercial builders, a greater percentage of our sales fall into this general pricing category.  Consequently, we believe our profitability may be impacted to a much greater extent to changes in the trend of lumber prices.

Changes in the trend of lumber prices have their greatest impact on the following products:

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MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF

FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS

Ÿ Products with significant inventory levels with low turnover rates, whose selling prices are indexed to the Lumber Market.  In other words, the longer the period of time these products remain in inventory, the greater the exposure to changes in the price of lumber. This would include treated lumber, which comprises approximately 15% of our total sales.  This exposure is less significant with remanufactured lumber, trusses sold to the manufactured housing market, and other similar products, due to the higher rate of inventory turnover.  We attempt to mitigate the risk associated with treated lumber through vendor consignment inventory programs.  (Please refer to the “Risk Factors” section of our annual report on form 10-K, filed with the United States Securities and Exchange Commission.)

Ÿ Products with fixed selling prices sold under long-term supply arrangements, particularly those involving multi-family construction projects.  We attempt to mitigate this risk through our purchasing practices by locking in costs.

In addition to the impact of the Lumber Market trends on gross margins, changes in the level of the market cause fluctuations in gross margins when comparing operating results from period to period. This is explained in the following example, which assumes the price of lumber has increased from period one to period two, with no changes in the trend within each period.

	Period 1			Period 2
Lumber cost	$	300		$	400
Conversion cost		50			50
= Product cost		350			450
Adder		50			50
= Sell price	$	400		$	500
Gross margin		12.5	%		10.0	%

As is apparent from the preceding example, the level of lumber prices does not impact our overall profits but does impact our margins.  Gross margins are negatively impacted during periods of high lumber prices; conversely, we experience margin improvement when lumber prices are relatively low.

BUSINESS COMBINATIONS AND ASSET PURCHASES

We completed four business acquisitions during 2013 and two during 2012 and each was accounted for using the purchase method.  The aggregate annual revenue of these acquisitions totaled $58 million.  These business combinations were not significant to our operating results individually or in aggregate, and thus pro forma results for 2013 and 2012 are not presented.  No business combinations were completed in fiscal 2011.

See Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements, Note C, "Business Combinations" for additional information.

RESULTS OF OPERATIONS

The following table presents, for the periods indicated, the components of our Consolidated Statements of Earnings as a percentage of net sales.

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MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF

FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS

	Years Ended
	December 28, 2013			December 29, 2012			December 31, 2011
Net sales		100.0	%		100.0	%		100.0	%
Cost of goods sold		88.6			89.0			89.0
Gross profit		11.4			11.0			11.0
Selling, general, and administrative expenses		8.3			9.0			10.0
Loss contingency for anti-dumping duty assessments		0.1			0.1			-
Net loss (gain) on disposition of assets and other impairment and exit charges		-			(0.3	)		0.3
Earnings from operations		3.0			2.2			0.7
Other expense, net		0.2			0.2			0.2
Earnings before income taxes		2.8			2.0			0.5
Income taxes		1.0			0.7			0.2
Net earnings		1.9			1.3			0.3
Less net earnings attributable to noncontrolling interest		(0.1	)		(0.1	)		(0.1	)
Net earnings attributable to controlling interest		1.7	%		1.2	%		0.2	%

Note: Actual percentages are calculated and may not sum to total due to rounding.

GROSS SALES

We design, manufacture and market wood and wood-alternative products for national home centers and other retailers, structural lumber and other products for the manufactured housing industry, engineered wood components for residential and commercial construction, and specialty wood packaging, components and packing materials for various industries.  Our strategic long-term sales objectives include:

Ÿ Diversifying our end market sales mix by increasing sales of specialty wood packaging to industrial users, increasing our penetration of the concrete forming market, increasing our sales of engineered wood components for custom home, multi-family, military and light commercial construction, and increasing our market share with independent retailers.

Ÿ Expanding geographically in our core businesses, domestically and internationally.

Ÿ Increasing sales of "value-added" products, which primarily consist of fencing, decking, lattice, and other specialty products sold to the retail building materials market, specialty wood packaging, engineered wood components, and "wood alternative" products. Engineered wood components include roof trusses, wall panels, and floor systems.  Wood alternative products consist primarily of composite wood and plastics. Although we consider the treatment of dimensional lumber with certain chemical preservatives a value-added process, treated lumber is not presently included in the value-added sales totals.

Ÿ Developing new products and expanding our product offering for existing customers.  New product sales were $85 million in 2013 and $53 million in 2012.

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MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF

FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS

Ÿ Maximizing unit sales growth while achieving return on investment goals.

The following table presents, for the periods indicated, our gross sales (in thousands) and percentage change in gross sales by market classification.

	Years Ended
Market Classification	December 28, 2013			% Change		December 29, 2012			% Change			December 31, 2011
Retail Building Materials	$	936,590			11.9	$	836,670			(0.3	)	$	838,903
Industrial		701,688			19.0		589,893			19.8			492,476
Manufactured Housing		388,697			23.8		314,095			28.4			244,663
Residential Construction		340,296			33.2		255,544			25.9			202,970
Commercial Construction and Concrete Forming		136,641			52.2		89,803			14.5			78,402
Housing and Construction		865,634					659,442						526,035
Total Gross Sales		2,503,912			20.0		2,086,005			12.3			1,857,414
Sales Allowances		(33,464	)				(31,072	)					(35,078	)
Total Net Sales	$	2,470,448			20.2	$	2,054,933			12.8		$	1,822,336

Note: During 2013, certain customers were reclassified to a different market.  Prior year information has been restated to reflect these changes.

The following table presents estimates, for the periods indicated, of our percentage change in gross sales which were attributable to changes in overall selling prices versus changes in units shipped.

	% Change
	in Sales			in Selling Prices			in Units
2013 versus 2012		20	%		12	%		8	%
2012 versus 2011		12	%		8	%		4	%
2011 versus 2010		-3	%		-5	%		2	%

Gross sales in 2013 increased 20% compared to 2012 due to a 12% estimated increase in overall prices primarily resulting from the higher level of the Lumber Market, which impacts our selling prices to customers in each of our markets, and an 8% increase in overall unit sales.  Unit sales increased due to improved demand in our housing and construction markets and share gains in our retail and industrial markets.

Gross sales in 2012 increased 12% compared to 2011 primarily due to an estimated 8% increase in overall selling prices combined with a unit sales increase of 4%.  Our overall selling prices increased as a result of the Lumber Market (see “Historical Lumber Prices”). Unit sales increased due to improved demand in all of our markets in the first nine months of the year.

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MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF

FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS

Changes in our sales by market are discussed below.

Retail Building Materials:

Gross sales to the retail building materials market increased 12% in 2013 compared to 2012 due to an 11% increase in lumber prices and an estimated 1% increase in overall unit sales.  Within this market, sales to our big box customers increased 11% while our sales to other retailers increased 13%.  We believe that our increase in unit sales is due to a slight increase in market share.  Sales to this market for the first half of 2013 were adversely impacted by inclement weather, resulting in a shifting of some consumer demand to our third quarter.

Gross sales to the retail building materials market were flat in 2012 compared to 2011 primarily due to an estimated 6% decrease in overall unit sales offset by higher lumber prices.  Unit sales declined due to the loss of sales to a major retail customer.  This loss of market share was offset somewhat by increased sales to several other retail customers.

Industrial:

Gross sales to the industrial market increased 19% in 2013 compared to 2012, resulting from an 11% increase in selling prices and an 8% increase in unit sales.  We acquired two new operations (Nepa Pallet and Container Co, Inc. and Custom Caseworks, Inc., which contributed to our growth in unit sales.  Our sales also increased as a result of adding 218 new customers during the year.  Demand from our existing customers was soft for much of the year.

Gross sales to the industrial market increased 20% in 2012 compared to 2011, due to an estimated 11% increase in unit sales combined with an estimated 9% increase in selling prices.  We increased our capacity in several areas of the country and added many new customers in 2012, resulting in continued gains in market share. Our sales to existing customers also increased as we gained share with our top customers and demand improved.

Manufactured Housing:

Gross sales to the manufactured housing market increased 24% in 2013 compared to 2012, due to an 11% increase in unit sales and a 13% increase in selling prices due to the lumber market.  Production of HUD-code homes increased 9% compared to 2012 and modular home starts increased 5% for the first nine months of 2013 (the last period reported).

Gross sales to the manufactured housing market increased 28% in 2012 compared to 2011 due to the Lumber Market and an estimated 13% increase in unit sales. Unit sales to this market increased due to a rise in industry production of HUD-code homes related to orders from FEMA and strong demand for temporary housing in some areas of the country related to shale oil and gas development. In addition, we continued to add product lines and expand share in our distribution business. Shipments of HUD code manufactured homes were up 8% in January through November of 2012 compared to the same period of 2011.

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Residential Construction:

Gross sales to the residential construction market increased 33% in 2013 compared to 2012 due to a 21% increase in lumber prices and a 12% increase in our unit sales.   By comparison, national housing starts increased approximately 21% in the period of December 2012 through November 2013 (our sales typically trail housing starts by about a month), compared to the same period of 2012.  Our sales growth may trail the market from time to time as we are selective in the business that we take due to our focus on profitability and cash flow.

Gross sales to the residential construction market increased 26% in 2012 compared to 2011 due to an estimated 18% increase in unit sales and an 8% increase in selling prices.  By comparison, national housing starts increased approximately 27% in the period from December 2011 through November of 2012 (our sales trail housing starts by about a month), compared to the same period of 2011.  We were selective in the business that we pursued in order to improve profitability.  As a result, we lost some share of this market.

Commercial Construction and Concrete Forming:

Gross sales to the commercial construction and concrete forming market increased 52% in 2013 compared to 2012 due to a 39% increase in unit sales and a 13% increase in selling prices.  Within this market, sales to commercial builders increased 84%, and sales of products used to make concrete forms increased 34% due to our continued focus on growing our share of this market.  Our sales to commercial builders increased primarily due to a new product offering of installed cabinets to customers in our Gulf Region.

Gross sales to the commercial construction and concrete forming market increased 15% in 2012 compared to 2011.  Within this market, sales to commercial builders increased 5% as a result of our ability to supply “turnkey” (components and framing) services to our customers, and sales of products used to make concrete forms increased 24% due to the sales and capital resources we have dedicated to growing our share of this market.

Value-Added and Commodity-Based Sales:

The following table presents, for the periods indicated, our percentage of value-added and commodity-based sales to total sales.  Value-added products generally carry higher gross margins than our commodity-based products.

	Value-Added			Commodity-Based
2013		58.1	%		41.9	%
2012		58.7	%		41.3	%
2011		58.8	%		41.2	%

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COST OF GOODS SOLD AND GROSS PROFIT

Our gross profit percentage increased from 11.0% in 2012 to 11.4% in 2013.  This improvement in profitability resulted from unit sales growth combined with operating leverage in our cost structure, as well as an improvement in our sales mix, whereby our sales of higher margin products has increased.  In addition, the pricing pressure we experienced on sales to our residential construction customers has eased as market activity has improved and we have been selective in the business that we take.  These factors were offset by the higher level of lumber prices in 2013 relative to 2012.  As explained above, based upon the manner in which the sale price of certain of our products is established, higher relative lumber prices tend to reduce our gross profits as a percentage of sales.  (See "Impact of Lumber Market on Our Operating Results".)  We also measure our relative profitability by comparing our gross profit dollars to changes in unit sales.  For 2013, our gross profit dollars increased by 24.6%, exceeding our 8% increase in unit sales.

Our gross profits increased by 13% comparing 2012 to 2011 while our unit sales increased by 4%.  Our improved profitability was primarily impacted by the following factors:

Ÿ During the first half of 2012 we benefited from selling into a rising lumber market for much of the period.  Conversely, during the first half of 2011 we were adversely impacted by selling into a falling market for most of that period.

Ÿ In the first quarter of 2012 we experienced more favorable weather than we did in the first quarter of 2011, which was impacted by inclement weather in many areas of the country resulting in many lost production days.

Ÿ We lost some market share with a major retail customer in 2012, primarily in product lines with lower gross margins.

Ÿ The favorable factors above were offset to some extent by pricing pressure in each of our markets.

SELLING, GENERAL, AND ADMINISTRATIVE EXPENSES

Selling, general and administrative ("SG&A") expenses increased by approximately $19.5 million, or 10.5%, in 2013 compared to 2012, while we reported an 8% increase in unit sales.  The increase in SG&A was primarily due to an increase in base wages as a result of raises and hiring additional sales and engineering personnel to support sales growth, and certain incentive compensation expense tied to profitability and return on investment which represented over half of the overall increase.

Selling, general and administrative ("SG&A") expenses increased by approximately $3.6 million, or 2.0%, in 2012 compared to 2011, while we reported a 4% increase in unit sales.  The increase in SG&A was primarily due to increases in accrued bonus and other incentive compensation, which is based on profitability and the efficient use of capital.  Also, we recorded $3.2 million in loss reserves for certain notes receivable, which included $1.7 million to SG&A expenses and $1.5 million to interest income.  These increases were offset by decreases in compensation and related expenses and as well as certain other expenses attributable to our continuing efforts to reduce our cost structure.

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ANTI-DUMPING DUTY ASSESSMENTS

In 2012, we recorded a $2.3 million loss contingency for a Canadian anti-dumping duty. The Canadian government imposed retroactive assessments for antidumping and countervailing duties tied to certain extruded aluminum products imported from China.  An additional $0.6 million was recorded during 2013.

During 2013, we accrued $0.9 million related to anti-dumping duty assessments imposed by the US government estimated on plywood and steel nails imported from China.  We continue to work with US Customs and Border Protection to mitigate potential charges.  This duty is unrelated to the Canadian duty assessment disclosed above.

NET LOSS (GAIN) ON DISPOSITION OF ASSETS, EARLY RETIRMENT AND OTHER IMPAIRMENT AND EXIT CHARGES

We incurred $0.4 million, $1.3 million and $6.4 million of charges in 2013, 2012 and 2011, respectively, relating to asset impairments and other costs associated with idled facilities and down-sizing efforts.  In 2012, these costs were offset by gains on the sale of certain equipment and real estate totaling $8.0 million.  See Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements, Note D “Assets Held for Sale and Net Loss (Gain) on Disposition of Assets, Early Retirement and Other Impairment and Exit Charges.”

On June 20, 2011 our chief executive officer resigned and we entered into a consulting and non-competition agreement with him.  We accrued for the present value of the future payments under the agreement totaling $2.6 million in June 2011, which is included in the amount discussed in the preceding paragraph.  The present value of these payments totaled approximately $1.2 million and $1.8 million at December 28, 2013 and December 29, 2012, respectively, and is accrued in other liabilities.

We regularly review the performance of each of our operations and make decisions to permanently or temporarily close operations based on a variety of factors including:

· Current and projected earnings, cash flow and return on investment

· Current and projected market demand

· Market share

· Competitive factors

· Future growth opportunities

· Personnel and management

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INTEREST, NET

Net interest costs were higher in 2013 compared to 2012, due to higher debt levels in 2013 resulting from the impact of higher lumber prices and greater sales volumes on working capital and the issuance of long-term debt at the end of 2012 which carried a higher interest rate than our revolving credit facility.

Net interest costs were comparable in 2012 and 2011.  Our debt levels in 2012 were slightly lower; however, our borrowing rates were slightly higher compared to 2011.

INCOME TAXES

Effective tax rates differ from statutory federal income tax rates, primarily due to provisions for state and local income taxes and permanent tax differences.  Our effective tax rate decreased to 34.8% in 2013 compared to 36.6% in 2012.  The decrease is due to a decline in the state income tax rate resulting from franchise taxes which remain relatively unchanged even when income increases, along with research and development and certain other tax credits related to 2012, which Congress approved in 2013.  See Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements, Note K, “Income Taxes”.

Our effective tax rate increased to 36.6% in 2012 compared to 32.5% in 2011.  This increase is due in part to the expiration of the research and development tax credit offset by the impact of permanent tax differences on higher income.

SEGMENT REPORTING

The following table presents, for the periods indicated, our net sales and earnings from operations by reportable segment.

(in thousands)	Net Sales
	December 28, 2013		December 29,  2012		December 31, 2011		2013 vs 2012			2012 vs 2011
Eastern and Western	$	1,987,751	$	1,635,178	$	1,486,058		21.6	%		10.0	%
Site-Built		272,114		222,824		183,120		22.1			21.7
All Other		210,583		196,931		153,158		6.9			28.6
Corporate		-		-		-		-			-
Total	$	2,470,448	$	2,054,933	$	1,822,336		20.2	%		12.8	%

(in thousands)	Earnings from Operations
	December 28,  2013			December 29,  2012			December 31, 2011			2013 vs 2012			2012 vs  2011
Eastern and Western	$	79,419		$	60,573		$	28,198			31.1	%		114.8	%
Site-Built		7,947			1,299			(6,349	)		511.8			120.5
All Other		(2,366	)		(11,316	)		(8,731	)		79.1			(29.6	)
Corporate1		(10,732	)		(6,028	)		(1,107	)		(78.0	)		(444.5	)
Total	$	74,268		$	44,528		$	12,011			66.8	%		270.7	%

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¹Corporate primarily represents over (under) allocated administrative costs and certain incentive compensation expense.

Eastern and Western

Net sales of the Eastern and Western reportable segment increased 21.6% in 2013 compared to 2012, due to increased lumber prices and:

· An increase in commercial construction and concrete forming sales primarily due to new products introduced in our Gulf region and other market share gains.

· An increase in manufactured housing sales due to an increase in industry production of HUD code homes.

· Recently acquired businesses that serve the industrial market.

· A slight increase in sales to retail customers due to market share gains.

Net sales of the Eastern and Western reportable segment increased 10.0% in 2012 compared to 2011, primarily due to:

· A 19% increase in Industrial sales resulting from higher lumber prices and greater unit sales due to market share gains.

· A 28% increase in Manufactured Housing sales due to higher lumber prices and an increase in industry production of HUD code homes.

· A 15% increase in Commercial Construction and Concrete Forming sales primarily due to a significant increase in the sale of products used to make concrete forms.

Earnings from operations for the Eastern and Western reportable segment increased in 2013 primarily due to greater unit sales and operating leverage on labor and overhead costs as well as improvements in our sales mix whereby our sales of higher margin products has increased.

Earnings from operations for the Eastern and Western reportable segment increased in 2012 compared to 2011 primarily due to the following factors:

· Selling into a rising lumber market for much of the first half of 2012. Conversely, during the first half of 2011 we were adversely impacted by selling into a falling market for most of that period.

· In the first quarter of 2012 we experienced more favorable weather than we did in the first quarter of 2011. Adverse weather conditions in many areas of the country resulted in lost production days during early 2011.

· Earnings from operations were impacted in 2012 by a $6.9 million net gain on the sale of real estate.

Site-Built

Net sales of the Site-Built reportable segment increased 22.1% in 2013 compared to 2012, primarily due to increased lumber prices, an easing of pricing pressure, and an increase in housing starts.

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Net sales of the Site-Built reportable segment increased 21.7% in 2012 compared to 2011. This increase was primarily due to a 27% increase in national housing starts as well as growth in commercial construction.

Earnings from operations for the Site-Built reportable segment increased in 2013 compared to 2012, primarily due to an increase in unit sales and operating leverage on labor and overhead costs and an easing of pricing pressure on sales.  In addition, the profits of our turn-key framing operations were adversely impacted by an unexpected rise in labor costs early in the year on certain projects, which offset some of the favorable impact of higher unit sales and pricing improvements.

Earnings from operations for the Site-Built reportable segment increased in 2012 compared to 2011 primarily due to the increase in unit sales mentioned above and operating leverage we have in the business.

All Other

Net sales of all other segments increased 6.9% in 2013 compared to 2012 primarily due to:

· An increase in sales to the manufactured housing market by our UFP Distribution operations, primarily due to an increase in industry production of HUD code homes and market share gains from adding new product lines.

· An increase in sales to the industrial market by our Pinelli Universal partnership, which manufactures moulding and millwork products out of its plant in Durango, Durango Mexico.

· An increase in sales by our Universal Consumer Products operations due to market share gains.

Net sales of all other segments increased 28.6% in 2012 compared to 2011. This increase was primarily due to:

· An increase in sales to the Manufactured Housing market by our UFP Distribution operations, primarily due to an increase in industry production of HUD code homes.

· An increase in sales to the Retail Building Materials market by our Universal Consumer Products operations, due to market share gains in composite decking and vinyl fencing products.

· An increase in sales to the Industrial market by our Universal Pinelli subsidiary, which manufactures molding and millwork products out of its plant in Durango, Mexico.

Earnings from operations for all other segments improved in 2013 compared to 2012, primarily due to improved profitability of our Universal Consumer Products operations resulting from operational improvements and our Pinelli Universal partnership due to the higher level of lumber prices.  These factors were partially offset by $7.5 million of additional development costs associated with our new Eovations product line.

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OFF-BALANCE SHEET COMMITMENTS AND CONTRACTUAL OBLIGATIONS

We have no significant off-balance sheet commitments other than operating leases.  The following table summarizes our contractual obligations as of December 28, 2013 (in thousands).

	Payments Due by Period
Contractual Obligation	Less than 1 Year		1 – 3 Years		3 – 5 Years		After 5 Years		Total
Long-term debt and capital lease obligations	$	-	$	-	$	-	$	84,700	$	84,700
Estimated interest on long-term debt		2,979		5,957		5,957		15,126		30,019
Operating leases		4,235		4,475		1,448		-		10,158
Capital project purchase obligations		4,152		-		-		-		4,152
Total	$	11,366	$	10,432	$	7,405	$	99,826	$	129,029

As of December 28, 2013, we also had $26.5 million in outstanding letters of credit issued during the normal course of business, as required by some vendor contracts.

LIQUIDITY AND CAPITAL RESOURCES

The table below presents, for the periods indicated, a summary of our cash flow statement (in thousands):

	December 28, 2013			December 29, 2012			December 31, 2011
Cash from operating activities	$	53,380		$	(5,721	)	$	11,515
Cash from investing activities		(43,625	)		(34,223	)		(32,990	)
Cash from financing activities		(18,419	)		36,695			(10,314	)
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash		(62	)		244			(259	)
Net change in cash and cash equivalents		(8,726	)		(3,005	)		(32,048	)
Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of year		7,647			10,652			42,700
Cash and cash equivalents (overdraft), end of year	$	(1,079	)	$	7,647		$	10,652

In general, we financed our growth in the past through a combination of operating cash flows, our revolving credit facility, industrial development bonds (when circumstances permit), and issuances of long-term notes payable at times when interest rates are favorable.  We have not issued equity to finance growth except in the case of a large acquisition. We manage our capital structure by attempting to maintain a targeted ratio of debt to equity and debt to earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization.  We believe this is one of many important factors to maintaining a strong credit profile, which in turn helps ensure timely access to capital when needed.  We are currently below our internal targets and plan to manage our capital structure conservatively in light of current economic conditions.

Seasonality has a significant impact on our working capital from March to August which historically resulted in negative or modest cash flows from operations in our first and second quarters.  Conversely, we experience a substantial decrease in working capital from September to February which typically results in significant cash flow from operations in our third and fourth quarters.  In 2013, higher lumber prices and unit sales caused our investment in accounts receivable and inventory to increase.

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Due to the seasonality of our business and the effects of the Lumber Market, we believe our cash cycle (days sales outstanding plus days supply of inventory less days payables outstanding) is a good indicator of our working capital management. Our cash cycle increased to 49 days in 2013 from 48 days in 2012 due to a 1 day increase in our days supply of inventory.  In 2012, consumer demand and weather were unexpectedly good resulting in strong sales increases and higher inventory turnover.  Conversely, adverse weather in the first half of 2013 shifted some consumer demand to the third quarter and inventory turnover declined.

Cash generated from operating activities was approximately $53.4 million in 2013, which was comprised of net earnings of $45.8 million and $40.0 million of non-cash expenses, partially offset by a $32.4 million change in working capital since the end of 2012.  Working capital at the end of 2013 is higher than the end of 2012, primarily due to the impact of higher year over year lumber prices and unit sales increases.  As reflected in the table under the caption “Historical Lumber Prices”, lumber prices were up 11% in the fourth quarter of 2013.

Capital expenditures were $40.0 million in 2013 and we have outstanding purchase commitments on existing capital projects totaling approximately $4.2 million at December 28, 2013.  Included within capital expenditures was $11.2 million for expansion to support new product offerings and sales growth into new geographic markets and growing our manufacturing capabilities to serve our industrial customers.  We intend to fund capital expenditures and purchase commitments through our operating cash flows and amounts available under our revolving credit facility.

Cash flows used in investing activities also included $11.5 million spent to acquire the net assets of SE Panel and Lumber Supply, LLC, Premier Laminating Services, Inc., Millry Mill Company, Inc. and Custom Caseworks, Inc.  See Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements, Note C “Business Combinations”.

In 2013, cash flows used in financing activities included $8.2 million of dividends paid to shareholders.  Our Board of Directors approved two semi-annual dividends of $0.20 per share and $0.21 per share, which were paid in June and December of 2013, respectively.  During 2013, we also paid down the $11.1 million balance on our revolving credit facility.

On December 17, 2012, we entered into a Note Purchase Agreement under which we issued senior notes in two tranches totaling $75 million.  See Notes to Unaudited Consolidated Condensed Financial Statements, Note F “Debt”.  A portion of these proceeds were used to retire $40 million senior notes due in December 2012 while the balance of the proceeds were used to repay amounts owed under our revolving credit facility.

On December 28, 2013, we had no amounts outstanding on our $265 million revolving credit facility.  On December 29, 2012, we had $11.1 million outstanding.  The revolving credit facility is scheduled to mature in November of 2016.  The revolving credit facility supports letters of credit totaling approximately $9.8 million on December 28, 2013 and $28.7 million on December 29, 2012.  Financial covenants on the unsecured revolving credit facility and unsecured senior notes include minimum interest coverage tests and a maximum leverage ratio.  The agreements also restrict the amount of additional indebtedness we may incur and the amount of assets which may be sold.  We were within all of our lending requirements on December 28, 2013 and December 29, 2012.

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ENVIRONMENTAL CONSIDERATIONS AND REGULATIONS

See Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements, Note M, “Commitments, Contingencies, and Guarantees”.

CRITICAL ACCOUNTING POLICIES

In preparing our consolidated financial statements, we follow accounting principles generally accepted in the United States.  These principles require us to make certain estimates and apply judgments that affect our financial position and results of operations.  We continually review our accounting policies and financial information disclosures.  Following is a summary of our more significant accounting policies that require the use of estimates and judgments in preparing the financial statements.

ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE ALLOWANCES

We record provisions against gross revenues for estimated returns and cash discounts in the period when the related revenue is recorded.  These estimates are based on factors that include, but are not limited to, historical discounts taken, analysis of credit memorandum activity, and customer demand.  We also evaluate the allowance for uncollectible accounts receivable and discounts based on historical collection experience and specific identification of other potential problems, including the economic climate.  Actual collections can differ, requiring adjustments to the allowances.

LONG-LIVED ASSETS AND GOODWILL

We evaluate long-lived assets for indicators of impairment when events or circumstances indicate that this risk may be present.  Our judgments regarding the existence of impairment are based on market conditions, operational performance and estimated future cash flows.  If the carrying value of a long-lived asset is considered impaired, an impairment charge is recorded to adjust the asset to its fair value.  Changes in forecasted operations and changes in discount rates can materially affect these estimates.  In addition, we test goodwill annually for impairment or more frequently if changes in circumstances or the occurrence of other events suggest impairments exist.  The test for impairment requires us to make several estimates about fair value, most of which are based on projected future cash flows and market valuation multiples.  Changes in these estimates may result in the recognition of an impairment loss.

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In the second quarter of fiscal 2013, we changed our annual testing date for evaluating goodwill and indefinite-lived intangible asset impairment from the last day of the fiscal year to the first day of the Company’s fourth fiscal quarter for all reporting units and indefinite-lived intangible assets. This voluntary change in accounting method is preferable under the circumstances because it will allow us more time to complete the annual goodwill and indefinite-lived intangible asset impairment testing in advance of our year-end reporting.  This change does not delay, accelerate or avoid an impairment charge. The change is not applied retrospectively as it is impracticable to do so because retrospective application would require application of significant estimates and assumptions with the use of hindsight. Accordingly, the change will be applied prospectively.

INSURANCE RESERVES

We are primarily self-insured for certain employee health benefits, and have self-funded retentions for general liability, automobile liability, property and workers' compensation.  We are fully self-insured for environmental liabilities.  The general liability, automobile liability, property, workers' compensation, and certain environmental liabilities are managed through a wholly-owned insurance captive; the related assets and liabilities of which are included in the consolidated financial statements as of December 28, 2013.  Our accounting policies with respect to the reserves are as follows:

Ÿ General liability, automobile, and workers' compensation reserves are accrued based on third party actuarial valuations of the expected future liabilities.

Ÿ Health benefits are self-insured by us up to our pre-determined stop loss limits.  These reserves, including incurred but not reported claims, are based on internal computations.  These computations consider our historical claims experience, independent statistics, and trends.

Ÿ The environmental reserve is based on known remediation activities at certain wood preservation facilities and the potential for undetected environmental matters at other sites. The reserve for known activities is based on expected future costs and is computed by in-house experts responsible for managing our monitoring and remediation activities.

In addition to providing coverage for the Company, our wholly-owned insurance captive provides Excess Loss Insurance (primarily medical and prescription drug) to certain third parties.  As of December 28, 2013, there were nine such contracts in place.  The contracts have specific and/or aggregate coverage loss limits based on the election of the third parties.  Reserves associated with these contracts were $0.9 million at December 28, 2013 and $0.2 million at December 29, 2012, and are accrued based on third party actuarial valuations of the expected future liabilities.

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INCOME TAXES

Deferred income tax assets and liabilities are computed for differences between the financial statement and tax basis of assets and liabilities that will result in taxable or deductible amounts in the future.  Such deferred income tax asset and liability computations are based on enacted tax laws and rates.  Valuation allowances are established when necessary to reduce deferred income tax assets to the amounts expected to be realized.  Income tax expense is the tax payable or refundable for the period plus or minus the change during the period in deferred income tax assets and liabilities.

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Tax laws are complex and subject to different interpretations by taxpayers and respective government taxing authorities, which results in judgment in determining our tax expense and in evaluating our tax positions.  Our tax positions are reviewed quarterly and adjusted as new information becomes available.

REVENUE RECOGNITION

Revenue for product sales is recognized at the time the product is shipped to the customer. Generally, title passes at the time of shipment.  In certain circumstances, the customer takes title when the shipment arrives at the destination.  However, our shipping process is typically completed the same day.

Performance on construction contracts is reflected in operations using percentage-of-completion accounting, under either the cost to cost or units of delivery methods, depending on the nature of the business at individual operations.  Under percentage-of-completion using the cost to cost method, revenues and related earnings on construction contracts are measured by the relationships of actual costs incurred related to the total estimated costs.  Under percentage-of-completion using the units of delivery method, revenues and related earnings on construction contracts are measured by the relationships of actual units produced related to the total number of units per the contract.  Revisions in earnings estimates on the construction contracts are recorded in the accounting period in which the basis for such revisions becomes known.  Projected losses on individual contracts are charged to operations in their entirety when such losses become apparent.

Our construction contracts are generally entered into with a fixed price and completion of the projects can range from 6 to 18 months in duration.  Therefore, our operating results are impacted by, among many other things, labor rates and commodity costs.  During the year, we update our estimated costs to complete our projects using current labor and commodity costs and recognize losses to the extent that they exist.

FORWARD OUTLOOK

LONG-TERM GOALS

The pace of the economic recovery and in particular, the recovery of the housing market, has been much slower than we or industry analysts anticipated, but improvements are currently being seen.  With the assumption that housing starts will increase to 1.5 million starts by calendar 2015 and lead to a broader economic recovery that favorably impacts all of our markets, we are targeting goals of achieving $3 billion in sales and returning to operating margins at normal historical levels by 2017.

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Our general long-term objectives continue to be to:

· Achieve sales growth primarily through new product introduction, international business expansion, and gaining additional share, particularly of our industrial and concrete forming markets;

· Increase our profitability through cost reductions, productivity improvements as volume improves, and a more favorable mix of higher margin value-added products; and

· Earn a return on invested capital in excess of our weighted average cost of capital.

RETAIL BUILDING MATERIALS MARKET

Harvard’s Joint Center for Housing Studies projects that spending by homeowners on improvement projects will continue to increase at a double-digit pace in early 2014 while a slowdown can be expected by the middle of 2014.  However, even with the projected mid-year tapering, remodeling activity is expected to remain at healthy levels.  The Home Improvement Research Institute (“HIRI”) also anticipates growth in home improvement spending and has forecasted a 6.8% growth rate in 2014.  HIRI’s long-term forecast is for spending to grow up to 4.3% by 2018.

We continue to compete for market share for certain retail customers and face intense pricing pressure from other suppliers to this market.

Our long-term goal is to achieve sales growth by:

· Increasing our market share of value-added and preservative-treated products, particularly with independent retail customers.

· Developing new value-added products, such as our Eovations product line, and services for this market.

· Adding new products or new markets through strategic business acquisitions or alliances.

· Increasing our emphasis on product innovation and product differentiation in order to counter commoditization trends and influences.

INDUSTRIAL MARKET

Our goal is to increase our sales of wood and alternative packaging products to a wide variety of industrial and OEM users.  We believe the vast amount of hardwood and softwood lumber consumed for industrial applications, combined with the highly fragmented nature of this market provides us with growth opportunities as a result of our competitive advantages in manufacturing, purchasing, and material utilization.  We plan to continue to obtain market share by expanding our manufacturing capabilities and increasing the size of our dedicated industrial sales force.  We also plan to evaluate strategic acquisition opportunities.

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MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF

FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS

MANUFACTURED HOUSING MARKET

The National Association of Home Builders forecasts a 14% increase in manufactured home shipments in 2014.  Over the long-term, we believe the HUD code market will regain a greater share of the overall housing market as credit conditions normalize and as consumers seek more affordable housing alternatives.

We anticipate modular housing will gain additional share of the housing market as developers try to control the building environment and costs.  We will strive to maintain our market share of trusses produced for the modular market as a result of our strong relationships with modular builders, design services and proprietary products.

We plan to continue to expand our product offering to distribute additional products to our manufactured housing customers.  We may continue to rely upon strategic business acquisitions to help us achieve this goal.

RESIDENTIAL CONSTRUCTION MARKET

The Mortgage Bankers Association of America forecasts a 13% increase in national housing starts to an estimated 1.0 million starts in 2014.  The National Association of Home Builders forecasts starts of 1.1 million, a 24% increase from 2013.  We believe we are well-positioned to capture our share of any increase that may occur in housing starts in the regions we operate.  However, due to our continued focus on profitability and cash flow, our growth may continue to trail the market in 2014.

On a long-term basis, we anticipate growth in our sales to the residential construction market as market conditions improve and as a result of market share gains as weaker competitors exit the market.

COMMERCIAL CONSTRUCTION AND CONCRETE FORMING MARKET

It continues to be our long term objective to gain additional share of the concrete forming market through our ability to provide value added products and services to the customers in this market.

GROSS PROFIT

We believe the following factors may impact our gross profits and margins in 2014:

· End market demand.

· Our ability to maintain market share and gross margins on products sold to our largest customers.  We believe our level of service, geographic diversity, and quality of products provides an added value to our customers.  However, if our customers are unwilling to pay for these advantages, our sales and gross margins may be reduced.  Excess capacity exists for suppliers in each of our five markets.  As a result, we may experience pricing pressure in the future.

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MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF

FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS

· Product mix.

· Fluctuations in the relative level of the Lumber Market and the trend in the market place of lumber.  (See "Impact of the Lumber Market on our Operating Results.")

· Fuel and transportation costs.

· Our ability to continue to achieve productivity improvements as our unit sales increase and planned cost reductions through our continuous improvement and other initiatives.

· Operational improvements in our turn-key framing business.

SELLING, GENERAL, AND ADMINISTRATIVE EXPENSES

Throughout the downturn in housing and the general economy we have continuously taken actions to close plants to better align our manufacturing capacity with the current business environment and reduce our headcount and certain overhead costs to better align our cost structure with current demand and sales.  We will continue to manage our cost structure conservatively based on market conditions, and will strive to continue to minimize increases in these costs in the future as market conditions improve and we achieve our growth objectives.  In addition, bonus expense for all salaried employees is based on earnings from operations and return on investment and will continue to fluctuate based on our operating results.

On a long-term basis, we expect that our SG&A expenses will primarily be impacted by:

· Our growth in sales to the industrial market and, as industry conditions continue to improve, the residential construction market.  Our sales to these markets require a higher ratio of SG&A costs due, in part, to product design requirements.

· Sales of new products which may require higher development, marketing, and advertising costs.

· Our incentive compensation program which is tied to pre-bonus earnings from operations and return on investment.

· Our growth and success in achieving continuous improvement objectives and leveraging our fixed costs.

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MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF

FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS

LIQUIDITY AND CAPITAL RESOURCES

Our cash cycle will continue to be impacted in the future by our mix of sales by market.  Sales to the residential construction and industrial markets require a greater investment in working capital (inventory and accounts receivable) than our sales to the retail building materials and manufactured housing markets.  Our investment in trade receivables and inventory will continue to be impacted by the level of lumber prices.

Management expects to spend $35 to $40 million on capital expenditures in 2014 and incur depreciation of approximately $32 million and amortization and other non-cash expenses of approximately $3 million.  On December 28, 2013, we had outstanding purchase commitments on capital projects of approximately $4.2 million.  We intend to fund capital expenditures and purchase commitments through our operating cash flows and availability under our revolving credit facility which is considered sufficient to meet these commitments and working capital needs.

We have no present plan to change our dividend policy, which is currently $0.21 per share paid semi-annually.

Our Board of Directors has approved a share repurchase program, and as of December 28, 2013, we have authorization to buy back approximately 3 million shares. In the past, we have repurchased shares in order to offset the effect of issuances resulting from our employee benefit plans and at opportune times when our stock price falls to predetermined levels.

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Management’s Annual Report on Internal Control Over Financial Reporting

The management of Universal Forest Products, Inc. is responsible for establishing and maintaining adequate internal control over financial reporting.  Our internal control system was designed to provide reasonable assurance to us and the Board of Directors regarding the preparation and fair presentation of published financial statements.

All internal control systems, no matter how well designed, have inherent limitations.  Therefore, even those systems determined to be effective can provide only reasonable assurance with respect to financial statement preparation and presentation. 

We assessed the effectiveness of our internal control over financial reporting as of December 28, 2013, based on the framework in Internal Control-Integrated Framework issued by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission (1992 framework) (“COSO”).  Based on that evaluation, management has concluded that as of December 28, 2013, our internal control over financial reporting was effective.

The effectiveness of the Company’s internal control over financial reporting has been audited by Ernst & Young LLP, an independent registered public accounting firm, as stated in their report, which follows our report.

Universal Forest Products, Inc.

February 26, 2014

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Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm

The Board of Directors and Shareholders ofUniversal Forest Products, Inc.

We have audited Universal Forest Products, Inc. and subsidiaries internal control over financial reporting as of December 28, 2013, based on criteria established in Internal Control–Integrated Framework issued by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission (1992 framework) (the COSO criteria). Universal Forest Products, Inc. and subsidiaries’ management is responsible for maintaining effective internal control over financial reporting, and for its assessment of the effectiveness of internal control over financial reporting included in the accompanying Management’s Annual Report on Internal Control over Financial Reporting. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on the Company’s internal control over financial reporting based on our audit.

We conducted our audit in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States). Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether effective internal control over financial reporting was maintained in all material respects. Our audit included obtaining an understanding of internal control over financial reporting, assessing the risk that a material weakness exists, testing and evaluating the design and operating effectiveness of internal control based on the assessed risk, and performing such other procedures as we considered necessary in the circumstances. We believe that our audit provides a reasonable basis for our opinion.

A company’s internal control over financial reporting is a process designed to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles. A company’s internal control over financial reporting includes those policies and procedures that (1) pertain to the maintenance of records that, in reasonable detail, accurately and fairly reflect the transactions and dispositions of the assets of the company; (2) provide reasonable assurance that transactions are recorded as necessary to permit preparation of financial statements in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles, and that receipts and expenditures of the company are being made only in accordance with authorizations of management and directors of the company; and (3) provide reasonable assurance regarding prevention or timely detection of unauthorized acquisition, use or disposition of the company’s assets that could have a material effect on the financial statements.

Because of its inherent limitations, internal control over financial reporting may not prevent or detect misstatements. Also, projections of any evaluation of effectiveness to future periods are subject to the risk that controls may become inadequate because of changes in conditions, or that the degree of compliance with the policies or procedures may deteriorate.

In our opinion, Universal Forest Products, Inc. and subsidiaries maintained, in all material respects, effective internal control over financial reporting as of December 28, 2013, based onthe COSO criteria.

We also have audited, in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States), the consolidated balance sheets of Universal Forest Products, Inc. and subsidiaries as of December 28, 2013 and December 29, 2012 and the related consolidated statements of earnings and comprehensive income, shareholder’s equity, and cash flows for each of the three fiscal years in the period ended December 28, 2013, and our report dated February 26, 2014 expressed an unqualified opinion thereon.

/s/ Ernst & Young LLP

Grand Rapids, Michigan

February 26, 2014

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Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm

The Board of Directors and Shareholders of Universal Forest Products, Inc.

We have audited the accompanying consolidated balance sheets of Universal Forest Products, Inc. and subsidiaries as of December 28, 2013 and December 29, 2012, and the related consolidated statements of earnings and comprehensive income, shareholders’ equity, and cash flows for each of the three fiscal years in the period ended December 28, 2013. These financial statements are the responsibility of Company’s management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on these financial statements based on our audits.

We conducted our audits in accordance with the standards of Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States). Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements are free of material misstatement. An audit also includes examining, on a test basis, evidence supporting the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements. An audit also includes assessing the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by management, as well as evaluating the overall financial statement presentation. We believe that our audits provide a reasonable basis for our opinion.

In our opinion, the financial statements referred to above present fairly, in all material respects, the consolidated financial position of Universal Forest Products, Inc. and subsidiaries at December 28, 2013 and December 29, 2012, and the consolidated results of their operations and their cash flows for each of the three fiscal years in the period ended December 28, 2013, in conformity with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles.

We also have audited, in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States), Universal Forest Products, Inc. and subsidiaries’ internal control over financial reporting as of December 28, 2013, based on criteria established in Internal Control–Integrated Framework issued by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission (1992 framework), and our report dated February 26, 2014, expressed an unqualified opinion thereon.

/s/ Ernst & Young LLP

Grand Rapids, Michigan

February 26, 2014

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CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS

(In thousands, except share data)

	December 28,			December 29,
	2013			2012
ASSETS
CURRENT ASSETS:
Cash and cash equivalents	$	-		$	7,647
Restricted cash		720			6,831
Accounts receivable, net		180,452			163,225
Inventories:
Raw materials		161,226			136,201
Finished goods		126,079			106,979
Total inventories		287,305			243,180
Refundable  income taxes		2,235			7,521
Deferred income taxes		6,866			9,212
Other current assets		18,820			15,557
TOTAL CURRENT ASSETS		496,398			453,173
DEFERRED INCOME TAXES		1,365			1,759
OTHER ASSETS		12,087			14,583
GOODWILL		160,146			159,316
INDEFINITE-LIVED INTANGIBLE ASSETS		2,340			2,340
OTHER INTANGIBLE ASSETS, NET		7,241			8,101
PROPERTY, PLANT AND EQUIPMENT:
Land and improvements		115,155			108,545
Building and improvements		173,641			165,307
Machinery and equipment		260,807			239,175
Furniture and fixtures		23,233			23,750
Construction in progress		5,866			6,818
PROPERTY, PLANT AND EQUIPMENT, GROSS		578,702			543,595
Less accumulated depreciation and amortization		(341,292	)		(322,327	)
PROPERTY, PLANT AND EQUIPMENT, NET		237,410			221,268
TOTAL ASSETS	$	916,987		$	860,540

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CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS

(In thousands, except share data)

	December 28,			December 29,
	2013			2012
LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY
CURRENT LIABILITIES:
Cash overdraft	$	1,079		$	-
Accounts payable		72,918			66,054
Accrued liabilities:
Compensation and benefits		45,018			34,728
Other		20,084			14,002
TOTAL CURRENT LIABILITIES		139,099			114,784
LONG-TERM DEBT		84,700			95,790
DEFERRED INCOME TAXES		26,788			24,930
OTHER LIABILITIES		16,666			17,511
TOTAL LIABILITIES		267,253			253,015
SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY:
Controlling interest shareholders' equity:
Preferred stock, no par value; shares authorized 1,000,000; issued and outstanding, none	$	-		$	-
Common stock, no par value; shares authorized 40,000,000; issued and outstanding, 19,948,270 and 19,799,606		19,948			19,800
Additional paid-in capital		156,129			149,805
Retained earnings		461,812			426,887
Accumulated other comprehensive earnings		3,466			4,258
Employee stock notes receivable		(732	)		(982	)
Total controlling interest shareholders' equity		640,623			599,768
Noncontrolling interest		9,111			7,757
TOTAL SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY		649,734			607,525
TOTAL LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY	$	916,987		$	860,540

See notes to consolidated financial statements.

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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF EARNINGS

(In thousands, except per share data)

	Year Ended
	December 28,			December 29,			December 31,
	2013			2012			2011
NET SALES	$	2,470,448		$	2,054,933		$	1,822,336
COST OF GOODS SOLD		2,189,896			1,829,824			1,622,609
GROSS PROFIT		280,552			225,109			199,727
SELLING, GENERAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE EXPENSES		204,390			184,919			181,363
ANTI-DUMPING DUTY ASSESSMENTS		1,526			2,328			-
NET LOSS (GAIN) ON DISPOSITION OF ASSETS, EARLY RETIREMENT AND OTHER IMPAIRMENT AND EXIT CHARGES		368			(6,666	)		6,353
EARNINGS FROM OPERATIONS		74,268			44,528			12,011
INTEREST EXPENSE		4,851			4,053			3,732
INTEREST INCOME		(640	)		(510	)		(566	)
EQUITY IN EARNINGS OF INVESTEE		(201	)		(79	)		58
		4,010			3,464			3,224
EARNINGS BEFORE INCOME TAXES		70,258			41,064			8,787
INCOME TAXES		24,454			15,054			2,874
NET EARNINGS		45,804			26,010			5,913
LESS NET EARNINGS ATTRIBUTABLE TO NONCONTROLLING INTEREST		(2,722	)		(2,076	)		(1,364	)
NET EARNINGS ATTRIBUTABLE TO CONTROLLING INTEREST	$	43,082		$	23,934		$	4,549
EARNINGS PER SHARE - BASIC	$	2.16		$	1.21		$	0.23
EARNINGS PER SHARE - DILUTED	$	2.15		$	1.21		$	0.23
OTHER COMPRESHENSIVE INCOME:
FOREIGN CURRENCY TRANSLATION ADJUSTMENTS		(784	)		980			(1,067	)
COMPREHENSIVE INCOME		45,020			26,990			4,846
LESS COMPREHENSIVE INCOME ATTRIBUTABLE TO NONCONTROLLING INTEREST		(2,730	)		(2,398	)		(862	)
COMPREHENSIVE INCOME ATTRIBUTABLE TO CONTROLLING INTERST	$	42,290		$	24,592		$	3,984

See notes to consolidated financial statements.

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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY

(In thousands, except share and per share data)

	Controlling Interest Shareholders' Equity
	Common Stock			Additional Paid-In Capital			Retained Earnings			Accumulated Other Comprehensive Earnings			Employees Stock Notes Receivable			Noncontrolling Interest			Total
Balance at December 25, 2010	$	19,333		$	138,573		$	414,108		$	4,165		$	(1,670	)	$	6,667		$	581,176
Net earnings								4,549									1,364			5,913
Foreign currency translation adjustment											(565	)					(502	)		(1,067	)
Capital contribution from noncontrolling interest																	80			80
Purchase of additional
Current portion of long-term debt																	(402	)		(402	)
Distributions to noncontrolling interest																	(1,413	)		(1,413	)
Cash dividends - $0.400 per share								(7,818	)											(7,818	)
Issuance of 137,029 shares under employee stock plans		137			2,834															2,971
Issuance of 150,376 shares under stock grant programs		150			8			9												167
Issuance of 7,995 shares under deferred compensation plans		8			(8	)														-
Tax benefits from non-qualified stock options exercised					684															684
Expense associated with share-based compensation arrangements					1,361															1,361
Accrued expense under deferred compensation plans					744															744
Note receivable adjustment		(4	)		(208	)								209						(3	)
Payments received on employee stock notes receivable														206						206
Balance at December 31, 2011	$	19,624		$	143,988		$	410,848		$	3,600		$	(1,255	)	$	5,794		$	582,599

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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY

(In thousands, except share and per share data)

	Controlling Interest Shareholders' Equity
	Common Stock			Additional Paid-In Capital			Retained Earnings			Accumulated Other Comprehensive Earnings		Employees Stock Notes Receivable			Noncontrolling Interest			Total
Net earnings								23,934								2,076			26,010
Foreign currency translation adjustment											658					322			980
Capital contribution from noncontrolling interest																436			436
Distributions to noncontrolling interest																(871	)		(871	)
Cash dividends - $0.400 per share								(7,905	)										(7,905	)
Issuance of 89,574 shares under employee stock plans		90			1,971														2,061
Issuance of 49,536 shares under stock grant programs		50			37			10											97
Issuance of 37,437 shares under deferred compensation plans		37			(37	)													-
Tax benefits from non-qualified stock options exercised					765														765
Expense associated with share-based compensation arrangements					1,270														1,270
Accrued expense under deferred compensation plans					1,836														1,836
Note receivable adjustment		(1	)		(25	)							27						1
Payments received on employee stock notes receivable													246						246
Balance at December 29, 2012	$	19,800		$	149,805		$	426,887		$	4,258	$	(982	)	$	7,757		$	607,525

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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY

(In thousands, except share and per share data)

	Controlling Interest Shareholders' Equity
	Common Stock			Additional Paid-In Capital			Retained Earnings			Accumulated Other Comprehensive Earnings			Employees Stock Notes Receivable			Noncontrolling Interest			Total
Net earnings								43,082									2,722			45,804
Foreign currency translation adjustment											(792	)					8			(784	)
Capital contribution from noncontrolling interest																	84			84
Distributions to noncontrolling interest																	(1,460	)		(1,460	)
Cash dividends - $0.410 per share								(8,166	)											(8,166	)
Issuance of 76,492 shares under employee stock plans		76			2,068															2,144
Issuance of 30,808 shares under stock grant programs		31			20			9												60
Issuance of 43,914 shares under deferred compensation plans		44			(44	)														-
Tax benefits from non-qualified stock options exercised					290															290
Expense associated with share-based compensation arrangements					1,874															1,874
Accrued expense under deferred compensation plans					2,219															2,219
Note receivable adjustment		(3	)		(103	)								106						-
Payments received on employee stock notes receivable														144						144
Balance at December 28, 2013	$	19,948		$	156,129		$	461,812		$	3,466		$	(732	)	$	9,111		$	649,734

See notes to consolidated financial statements

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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS

(In thousands)

	Year Ended
	December 28,			December 29,			December 31,
	2013			2012			2011
CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES:
Net earnings	$	45,804		$	26,010		$	5,913
Adjustments to reconcile net earnings attributable to controlling interest to net cash from operating activities:
Depreciation		31,091			30,461			30,804
Amortization of intangibles		2,473			2,918			5,183
Expense associated with share-based compensation arrangements		1,874			1,270			1,361
Excess tax benefits from share-based compensation arrangements		(112	)		(75	)		(36	)
Expense associated with stock grant plans		58			97			167
Loss reserve on notes receivable		15			2,131			-
Deferred income taxes		4,453			2,526			(1,939	)
Equity in earnings of investee		(201	)		(79	)		58
Net (gain) loss on sale or impairment of property, plant and equipment		297			(6,890	)		2,490
Changes in:		-
Accounts receivable		(17,886	)		(32,274	)		(6,784	)
Inventories		(42,287	)		(45,529	)		(4,496	)
Accounts payable		6,756			16,281			(9,964	)
Accrued liabilities and other		21,026			(2,568	)		(11,242	)
NET CASH FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES		53,361			(5,721	)		11,515
CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES:
Purchases of property, plant and equipment		(40,023	)		(30,344	)		(32,932	)
Proceeds from sale of property, plant and equipment		1,778			18,240			1,814
Acquisitions, net of cash received		(11,478	)		(16,974	)		-
Purchase of patents & product technology		(143	)		(95	)		(175	)
Advances on notes receivable		(2,673	)		(1,183	)		(2,468	)
Collections on notes receivable		2,814			2,839			472
Cash restricted as to use		6,111			(6,178	)		10
Other, net		11			(528	)		289
NET CASH FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES		(43,603	)		(34,223	)		(32,990	)
CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES:
Net borrowings (repayments) under revolving credit facilities		(11,090	)		11,090			(2,109	)
Repayment of long-term debt		-			(42,774	)		(745	)
Borrowings of long-term debt		-			75,000			-
Debt issuance costs		(46	)		(266	)		(946	)
Proceeds from issuance of common stock		2,144			2,061			2,971
Purchase of additional noncontrolling interest		-			-			(402	)
Distributions to noncontrolling interest		(1,460	)		(871	)		(1,413	)
Capital contribution from noncontrolling interest		84			281			80
Dividends paid to shareholders		(8,166	)		(7,905	)		(7,818	)
Excess tax benefits from share-based compensation arrangements		112			75			36
Other, net		-			4			32
NET CASH FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES		(18,422	)		36,695			(10,314	)
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash		(62	)		244			(259	)
NET CHANGE IN CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS		(8,726	)		(3,005	)		(32,048	)
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS, BEGINNING OF YEAR		7,647			10,652			42,700
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS (OVERDRAFT), END OF PERIOD	$	(1,079	)	$	7,647		$	10,652

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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS -

(CONTINUED)

	Year Ended
	December 28,		December 29,		December 31,
	2013		2012		2011
SUPPLEMENTAL SCHEDULE OF CASH FLOW INFORMATION:
Interest paid	$	4,883	$	3,982	$	3,654
Income taxes paid		14,427		16,751		6,163
NON-CASH INVESTING ACTIVITIES
Accounts receivable exchanged for notes receivable	$	1,635		-		-
Notes receivable exchanged for property	$	3,900		-		-
NON-CASH FINANCING ACTIVITIES:
Common stock issued under deferred compensation plans	$	1,800		1,310		246

See notes to consolidated financial statements

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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

A. SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES

OPERATIONS

We design, manufacture and market wood and wood-alternative products for retail building materials home centers and other retailers, structural lumber and other products for the manufactured housing industry, engineered wood components for the residential construction market, and specialty wood packaging and components and packing materials for various industries. We also provide framing services for the residential market and forming products for concrete construction. Our consumer products operations offer a large portfolio of outdoor living products, including wood composite decking, decorative balusters, post caps and plastic lattice. Its lawn and garden group offers an array of products, such as trellises and arches, to retailers nationwide.

PRINCIPLES OF CONSOLIDATION

The consolidated financial statements include our accounts and those of our wholly-owned and majority-owned subsidiaries and partnerships.  In addition, we consolidate 50% owned entities over which we exercise control.  Intercompany transactions and balances have been eliminated.

NONCONTROLLING INTEREST IN SUBSIDIARIES

Noncontrolling interest in results of operations of consolidated subsidiaries represents the noncontrolling shareholders' share of the income or loss of various consolidated subsidiaries.  The noncontrolling interest reflects the original investment by these noncontrolling shareholders combined with their proportional share of the earnings or losses of these subsidiaries, net of distributions paid.

FISCAL YEAR

Our fiscal year is a 52 or 53 week period, ending on the last Saturday of December.  Unless otherwise stated, references to 2013, 2012, and 2011 relate to the fiscal years ended December 28, 2013, December 29, 2012, and December 31, 2011, respectively.  Fiscal years 2013 and 2012 were comprised of 52 weeks.  Fiscal year 2011 was comprised of 53 weeks.  This extra week added an additional $16 million in sales to 2011.  An additional week of cost of goods sold and expenses in 2011 also impacted our results for 2012 compared to 2011.

FAIR VALUE DISCLOSURES OF FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS

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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - CONTINUED

We follow ASC Topic 820, Fair Value Measurements and Disclosures, which provides a consistent definition of fair value, focuses on exit price, prioritizes the use of market-based inputs over entity-specific inputs for measuring fair value and establishes a three-tier hierarchy for fair value measurements. This topic requires fair value measurements to be classified and disclosed in one of the following three categories:

Ÿ Level 1 — Financial instruments with unadjusted, quoted prices listed on active market exchanges.

Ÿ Level 2 — Financial instruments lacking unadjusted, quoted prices from active market exchanges, including over-the-counter traded financial instruments. Financial instrument values are determined using prices for recently traded financial instruments with similar underlying terms and direct or indirect observational inputs, such as interest rates and yield curves at commonly quoted intervals.

Ÿ Level 3 — Financial instruments not actively traded on a market exchange and there is little, if any, market activity. Values are determined using significant unobservable inputs or valuation techniques.

CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS

Cash and cash equivalents consist of cash and highly-liquid investments purchased with an original maturity of three months or less.  There were no cash equivalents as of December 28, 2013 or December 29, 2012.

RESTRICTED CASH

Restricted cash consists of amounts required to be held for loss funding totaling $0.7 million and $0.5 million as of December 28, 2013 and December 29, 2012, respectively.  In addition, as of December 29, 2012, restricted cash included amounts held in escrow for the purchase of the operating assets of Custom Caseworks, Inc. totaling $6.3 million.

ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE AND ALLOWANCES

We perform periodic credit evaluations of our customers and generally do not require collateral.  Accounts receivable are due under a range of terms we offer to our customers.  Discounts are offered, in most instances, as an incentive for early payment.

We base our allowances related to receivables on historical credit and collections experience, and the specific identification of other potential problems, including the general economic climate.  Actual collections can differ, requiring adjustments to the allowances.  Individual accounts receivable balances are evaluated on a monthly basis, and those balances considered uncollectible are charged to the allowance.

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The following table presents the activity in our accounts receivable allowances (in thousands):

				Additions
				Charged to
	Beginning			Costs and							Ending
	Balance			Expenses			Deductions*				Balance
Year Ended December 28, 2013:
Allowance for possible losses on accounts receivable		$	2,550		$	17,114		$	(17,604	)		$	2,060
Year Ended December 29, 2012:
Allowance for possible losses on accounts receivable		$	2,053		$	16,687		$	(16,190	)		$	2,550
Year Ended December 31, 2011:
Allowance for possible losses on accounts receivable		$	2,611		$	18,144		$	(18,702	)		$	2,053

* Includes accounts charged off, discounts given to customers and actual customer returns and allowances.

We record estimated sales returns, discounts, and other applicable adjustments as a reduction of net sales in the same period revenue is recognized.

Accounts receivable retainage amounts related to long term construction contracts totaled $8.3 million and $6.9 million as of December 28, 2013 and December 29, 2012, respectively.  All amounts are expected to be collected within one year.

NOTES RECEIVABLE AND ALLOWANCES

We have written agreements to receive repayment of funds borrowed from us, consisting of principal as well as any accrued interest, at a specified future date. We record a valuation allowance relating to these agreements for the portion that is expected to be uncollectible. The current portion of notes receivable, net of allowance, totaled $0.8 million and $0.2 million at December 28, 2013 and December 29, 2012, respectively and are included in “Other Current Assets”. The long-term portion of notes receivable, net of allowance, totaled $5.1 million and $7.7 million at December 28, 2013 and December 29, 2012, respectively and are included in “Other Assets”.  No allowance for possible losses on notes receivable existed at December 31, 2011.

The following table presents the activity in our notes receivable allowances (in thousands):

	Beginning Balance		Additions		Deductions			Ending Balance
Year Ended December 28, 2013: Allowance for possible losses on Notes receivable	$	3,226	$	887	$	(3,088	)	$	1,025
Year Ended December 29, 2012: Allowance for possible losses on Notes receivable	$	-	$	3,226	$	-		$	3,226

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INVENTORIES

Inventories are stated at the lower of cost or market.  The cost of inventories includes raw materials, direct labor, and manufacturing overhead.  Cost is determined on a weighted average basis.  Raw materials consist primarily of unfinished wood products expected to be manufactured or treated prior to sale, while finished goods represent various manufactured and treated wood products ready for sale.  We have inventory on consignment at customer locations valued at $11.4 million as of December 28, 2013 and $10.9 million as of December 29, 2012.

PROPERTY, PLANT, AND EQUIPMENT

Property, plant, and equipment are stated at cost.  Expenditures for renewals and betterments are capitalized, and maintenance and repairs are expensed as incurred.  Amortization of assets held under capital leases is included in depreciation and amortized over the shorter of the estimated useful life of the asset or the lease term.  Depreciation is computed principally by the straight-line method over the estimated useful lives of the assets as follows:

Land improvements	5 to 15 years
Buildings and improvements	15 to 31.5 years
Machinery, equipment and office furniture	3 to 10 years

LONG-LIVED ASSETS

In accordance with ASC 360, Property, Plant, and Equipment (“ASC 360”), when an indicator of potential impairment exists, we evaluate the recoverability of our long-lived assets by determining whether unamortized balances could be recovered through undiscounted future operating cash flows over the remaining lives of the assets.  If the sum of the expected future cash flows was less than the carrying value of the assets, an impairment loss would be recognized for the excess of the carrying value over the fair value.

GOODWILL

In the second quarter of fiscal 2013, we changed our annual testing date for evaluating goodwill and indefinite-lived intangible asset impairment from the last day of the fiscal year to the first day of the Company’s fourth fiscal quarter for all reporting units and indefinite-lived intangible assets. This voluntary change in accounting method is preferable under the circumstances because it will allow us more time to complete the annual goodwill and indefinite-lived intangible asset impairment testing in advance of our year-end reporting.  This change does not delay, accelerate or avoid an impairment charge. The change is not applied retrospectively as it is impracticable to do so because retrospective application would require application of significant estimates and assumptions with the use of hindsight. Accordingly, the change will be applied prospectively.

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FOREIGN CURRENCY

Our foreign operations use the local currency as their functional currency.  Accordingly, assets and liabilities are translated at exchange rates as of the balance sheet date and revenues and expenses are translated using weighted average rates, with translation adjustments included as a separate component of shareholders' equity. Gains and losses arising from re-measuring foreign currency transactions are included in earnings.

INSURANCE RESERVES

Our wholly-owned insurance captive, Ardellis Insurance Ltd.(“Ardellis”), was incorporated on April 21, 2001 under the laws of Bermuda and is licensed as a Class 2 insurer under the Insurance Act 1978 of Bermuda.

We are primarily self-insured for certain employee health benefits, and have self-funded retentions for general liability, automobile liability, property and workers' compensation.  We are fully self-insured for environmental liabilities.  The general liability, automobile liability, property, workers' compensation, and certain environmental liabilities are managed through Ardellis; the related assets and liabilities of which are included in the consolidated financial statements as of December 28, 2013 and December 29, 2012.  Our policy is to accrue amounts equal to actuarially determined or internally computed liabilities.  The actuarial and internal valuations are based on historical information along with certain assumptions about future events.  Changes in assumptions for such matters as legal actions, medical cost trends, and changes in claims experience could cause these estimates to change in the future.

In addition to providing coverage for the Company, Ardellis provides Excess Loss Insurance (primarily medical and prescription drug) to certain third parties.  As of December 28, 2013, Ardellis had nine such contracts in place.  The contracts have specific and/or aggregate coverage loss limits based on the election of the third parties.  Reserves associated with these contracts were $0.9 million at December 28, 2013 and $0.2 million at December 29, 2012, and are accrued based on third party actuarial valuations of the expected future liabilities.

INCOME TAXES

Deferred income tax assets and liabilities are computed for differences between the financial statement and tax basis of assets and liabilities that will result in taxable or deductible amounts in the future.  Such deferred income tax asset and liability computations are based on enacted tax laws and rates.  Valuation allowances are established when necessary to reduce deferred income tax assets to the amounts expected to be realized.  Income tax expense is the tax payable or refundable for the period plus or minus the change during the period in deferred income tax assets and liabilities.

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REVENUE RECOGNITION

Revenue for product sales is recognized at the time the product is shipped to the customer. Generally, title passes at the time of shipment.  In certain circumstances, the customer takes title when the shipment arrives at the destination.  However, our shipping process is typically completed the same day.

Performance on construction contracts is reflected in operations using percentage-of-completion accounting, under either the cost to cost or units of delivery methods, depending on the nature of the business at individual operations.  Under percentage-of-completion using the cost to cost method, revenues and related earnings on construction contracts are measured by the relationships of actual costs incurred related to the total estimated costs.  Under percentage-of-completion using the units of delivery method, revenues and related earnings on construction contracts are measured by the relationships of actual units produced related to the total number of units.  Revisions in earnings estimates on the construction contracts are recorded in the accounting period in which the basis for such revisions becomes known.  Projected losses on individual contracts are charged to operations in their entirety when such losses become apparent.

Our construction contracts are generally entered into with a fixed price and completion of the projects can range from 6 to 18 months in duration.  Therefore, our operating results are impacted by, among many other things, labor rates and commodity costs.  During the year, we update our estimated costs to complete our projects using current labor and commodity costs and recognize losses to the extent that they exist.

The following table presents the balances of percentage-of-completion accounts on December 28, 2013 and December 29, 2012 which are included in other current assets and other accrued liabilities, respectively (in thousands):

	2013		2012
Cost and Earnings in Excess of Billings	$	6,903	$	4,981
Billings in Excess of Cost and Earnings		2,858		2,020

SHIPPING AND HANDLING OF PRODUCT

Shipping and handling costs that are charged to and reimbursed by the customer are recognized as revenue.  Costs incurred related to the shipment and handling of products are classified in cost of goods sold.

EARNINGS PER SHARE

The computation of earnings per share (“EPS”) is as follows (in thousands):

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	December 28, 2013			December 29, 2012			December 31, 2011
Numerator:
Net earnings attributable to controlling interest	$	43,082		$	23,934		$	4,549
Adjustment for earnings allocated to non-vested restricted common stock		(412	)		(210	)		(38	)
Net earnings for calculating EPS	$	42,670		$	23,724		$	4,511
Denominator:
Weighted average shares outstanding		19,952			19,800			19,572
Adjustment for non-vested restricted common stock		(191	)		(173	)		(165	)
Shares for calculating basic EPS		19,761			19,627			19,407
Effect of dilutive stock options		54			6			126
Shares for calculating diluted EPS		19,815			19,633			19,533
Net earnings per share:
Basic	$	2.16		$	1.21		$	0.23
Diluted	$	2.15		$	1.21		$	0.23

No options were excluded from the computation of diluted EPS for 2013 or 2012.  Options to purchase 105,000 shares of common stock were not included in the computation of diluted EPS for 2011, because the options' exercise prices were greater than the average market price of the common stock during the period and, therefore, would be antidilutive.

USE OF ACCOUNTING ESTIMATES

The preparation of financial statements in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States requires us to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements as well as the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period.  We believe our estimates to be reasonable; however, actual results could differ from these estimates.

RECENTLY ISSUED ACCOUNTING STANDARDS

In February 2013, the FASB issued ASU 2013-02, Reporting of Amounts Reclassified Out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (ASC Topic 220) (“ASU 2013-02”).  ASU 2013-02 amends prior presentation of comprehensive income guidance. ASU 2013-02 requires that we report, in one place, the effect of significant reclassifications out of accumulated other comprehensive income on the respective line items in net income if the amount being reclassified is required to be reclassified in its entirety to net income. Our adoption of the provisions of ASU 2013-02 in the first quarter of 2013 did not affect our consolidated financial position, results of operations or cash flows.

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B FAIR VALUE

We apply the provisions of ASC 820, Fair Value Measurements and Disclosures, to assets and liabilities measured at fair value.  Assets and liabilities measured at fair value are as follows:

	December 28, 2013						December 29, 2012
(in thousands)	Quoted Prices in  Active Markets (Level 1)		Prices with Other Observable Inputs  (Level 2)		Total		Quoted  Prices in Active  Markets (Level 1)		Prices with  Other Observable Inputs  (Level 2)		Total
Recurring:
Money market funds	$	62		-	$	62	$	62		-	$	62
Mutual funds:
Domestic stock funds		813		-		813		613		-		613
International stock funds		586		-		586		500		-		500
Target funds		176		-		176		145		-		145
Bond funds		139		-		139		140		-		140
Total mutual funds		1,776		-		1,776		1,398		-		1,398
Non-Recurring:
Property, plant and equipment		-		-		-		-	$	1,600	$	1,600
Assets at fair value	$	1,776		-	$	1,776	$	1,460	$	1,600	$	3,060

We maintain money market and mutual funds in our non-qualified deferred compensation plan. These funds are valued at prices quoted in an active exchange market and are included in “Other Assets”.  During our 2012 fourth quarter evaluation of the recoverability of our long-lived assets, we identified certain idle facilities which required an impairment loss for the excess of carrying value over the fair value, and as such were stated at fair value.  The fair values of these long-lived property, plant and equipment assets are determined based on broker assessments of value, appraisals, or recent offers to acquire assets.  We have elected not to apply the fair value option under ASC 825, Financial Instruments, to any of our financial instruments except for those expressly required by U.S. GAAP.

We do not maintain any Level 3 assets or liabilities that would be based on significant unobservable inputs.

C BUSINESS COMBINATIONS

We completed the following business combinations in fiscal 2013 and 2012, which were accounted for using the purchase method (in thousands).  No business combinations were completed in fiscal 2011.

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Company Name	Acquisition Date	Purchase Price	Intangible Assets		Net Tangible Assets		Operating Segment	Business Description
SE Panel and Lumber Supply, LLC (“SE Panel”)	November 8, 2013	$2,181 (asset purchase)	$	-	$	2,181	Eastern Division	A distributor of Olympic Panel overlay concrete forming panels and commodity lumber products to the concrete forming and construction industries.  Facility is located in South Daytona, FL.  SE Panel had annual sales of $5.4 million.
Premier Laminating Services, Inc. (“Premier Laminating”)	May 31, 2013	$696 (asset purchase)	$	250	$	446	Western Division	A business specialized in environmentally sustainable laminated wooden products. Facility is located in Perris, CA. Premier Laminating had annual sales of $6.2 million.
Millry Mill Company, Inc. (“Millry”)	February 28, 2013	$2,323 (asset purchase)	$	50	$	2,273	Eastern Division	A highly specialized export mill that produces rough dimension boards and lumber.  Facility is located in Millry, AL.  Millry had annual sales of $4.7 million.
Custom Caseworks, Inc. (“Custom Caseworks”)	December 31, 2012	$6,278 (asset purchase)	$	2,000	$	4,278	Western Division	A high-precision business-to-business manufacturer of engineered wood products in many commercial markets. Facility is located in Sauk Rapids, MN. Custom Caseworks had annual sales of $7 million.
Nepa Pallet and Container Co., Inc. (“Nepa”)	November 5, 2012	$16,175 (asset purchase)	$	1,350	$	14,825	Western Division	Manufactures pallets, containers and bins for agricultural and industrial customers.  Facilities are located in Snohomish, Yakima and Wenatchee, WA. NEPA had trailing twelve month sales of $25 million.
MSR Forest Products, LLC (“MSR”)	May 16, 2012	$3,208 (asset purchase)	$	1,164	$	2,044	Eastern Division	Supplies roof trusses and cut-to-size lumber to manufactured housing customers.  Facilities are located in Haleyville, AL and Waycross, GA.  MSR had annual sales of $10 million.

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The intangible assets for each of the acquisitions were finalized and allocated to their respective identifiable intangible asset and goodwill accounts during 2013.  This resulted in a $1.4 million reclassification from goodwill to amortizable intangible asset accounts.

At December 28, 2013, the amounts assigned to major intangible classes for the business combinations mentioned above are as follows (in thousands):

	Non-Compete Agreements		Customer Relationships		Goodwill		Goodwill - Tax Deductible
Premier Laminating	$	250		-		-		-
Millry		50		-		-		-
Custom Caseworks		220	$	620	$	1,160	$	1,160
Nepa		330		-		1,020		1,020
MSR		-		-		1,164		1,164

The business combinations mentioned above were not significant to our operating results individually or in aggregate, and thus pro forma results for 2013 and 2012 are not presented.

D. NET LOSS (GAIN) ON DISPOSITION OF ASSETS, EARLY RETIRMENT AND OTHER IMPAIRMENT AND EXIT CHARGES

We have long-lived assets that consist of certain vacant land and facilities we closed to better align manufacturing capacity with the prevailing business environment.  The fair values were determined based on broker assessments of value, appraisals or recent offers to acquire assets.  These and other idle assets were evaluated based on the requirements of ASC 360, which resulted in impairment and other exit charges included in “Net loss (gain) on disposition of assets, early retirement and other impairment and exit charges” for the years ended December 28, 2013, December 29, 2012 and December 31, 2011, respectively.

In the second quarter of 2012, we sold certain real estate in Fontana, CA, for approximately $12.1 million and recognized a pre-tax gain of approximately $7.2 million which is included in the Eastern and Western Division segment.

In the second quarter of 2011 our chief executive officer resigned and we entered into a consulting and non-competition agreement with him.  We accrued for the present value of the future payments under the agreement totaling $2.6 million in June 2011 which is included in the Corporate segment.

E. GOODWILL AND OTHER INTANGIBLE ASSETS

Goodwill represents the excess of the purchase price over the fair value of net tangible and identifiable intangible assets of acquired businesses.  Goodwill and intangible assets deemed to have indefinite lives are not amortized, but are subject to impairment tests at least annually in accordance with ASC 350, Intangibles-Goodwill and Other.  We review the carrying amounts of goodwill and other non-amortizable intangibles by reporting unit to determine if such assets may be impaired.  As the carrying amount of these assets are recoverable based upon a discounted cash flow and market approach analysis, no impairment was recognized.

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The changes in the net carrying amount of goodwill by reporting segment for the years ended December 28, 2013 and December 29, 2012, are as follows (in thousands):

	Eastern and Western			Site-Built		All Other		Total
Balance as of December 25, 2011	$	123,311		$	21,720	$	9,671	$	154,702
Acquisitions		2,514			-		-		2,514
Other		2,100			-		-		2,100
Balance as of December 29, 2012		127,925			21,720		9,671		159,316
Acquisitions		1,160			-		-		1,160
Other		(330	)		-		-		(330	)
Balance as of December 28, 2013	$	128,755		$	21,720	$	9,671	$	160,146

Indefinite-lived intangible assets totaled $2.3 million as of December 28, 2013 and December 29, 2012.

The following amounts were included in other amortizable intangible assets, net as of December 28, 2013 and December 29, 2012 (in thousands):

	2013					2012
	Assets		Accumulated Amortization			Assets		Accumulated Amortization
Non-compete agreements	$	1,340	$	(514	)	$	3,730	$	(3,366	)
Customer relationships		9,480		(6,832	)		8,860		(5,465	)
Licensing agreements		4,589		(1,606	)		4,589		(1,147	)
Patents		3,393		(2,609	)		3,250		(2,350	)
Total	$	18,802	$	(11,561	)	$	20,429	$	(12,328	)

Amortization is computed principally by the straight-line method over the estimated useful lives of the intangible assets as follows:

Non-compete agreements	5 to 10 years
Customer relationship	5 to 8 years
Licensing agreements	10 years

Amortization expense of intangibles totaled $2.5 million, $2.9 million and $5.2 million in 2013, 2012 and 2011, respectively.  The estimated amortization expense for intangibles for each of the five succeeding fiscal years is as follows (in thousands):

2014	$	2,184
2015		1,959
2016		954
2017		797
2018		535
Thereafter		812
Total	$	7,241

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F. DEBT

On December 17, 2012, we entered into an unsecured Note Purchase Agreement (the "Agreement") under which we issued our 3.89% Series 2012 A Senior Notes, due December 17, 2022, in the aggregate principal amount of $35 million and our 3.98% Series 2012 B Senior Notes, due December 17, 2024, in the aggregate principal amount of $40 million.  Proceeds from the sale of the Series A Senior Notes and Series B Senior Notes were used to repay amounts due on our existing Series 2002-A Senior Notes, Tranche B totaling $40 million and our revolving credit facility.

On November 14, 2011, we entered into a five-year, $265 million unsecured revolving credit facility, which includes amounts reserved for letters of credit. Cash borrowings are charged interest based upon an index we elect, equal to the U.S. prime rate (in the case of borrowings in US Dollars), the Canadian prime rate as determined by the agent (in the case of borrowings in Canadian Dollars), or the Eurodollar rate (in the case of any borrowing, including foreign currency borrowings), in each case, plus a margin ranging from 110 to 165 basis points, determined based upon our financial performance. We are also charged a facility fee on the entire amount of the lending commitment, at a per annum rate ranging from 15 to 35 basis points, also determined based upon our performance.

Outstanding letters of credit extended on our behalf on December 28, 2013 aggregated $26.5 million, which includes approximately $9.8 million related to industrial development revenue bonds.  Outstanding letters of credit extended on our behalf on December 29, 2012 aggregated $28.7 million, which includes approximately $9.8 million related to industrial development revenue bonds.  Letters of credit have one year terms and include an automatic renewal clause.  The letters of credit related to industrial development revenue bonds are charged an annual interest rate ranging from 110 to 165 basis points, based upon our financial performance.  The letters of credit related to workers’ compensation are charged an annual interest rate of 75 basis points

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Long-term debt obligations are summarized as follows on December 28, 2013 and December 29, 2012 (amounts in thousands):

	2013		2012
Series 2012 Senior Notes Tranche A, due on December 17,2022, interest payable semi-annually at 3.89%	$	35,000	$	35,000
Series 2012 Senior Notes Tranche B, due on December 17,2024, interest payable semi-annually at 3.98%		40,000		40,000
Revolving credit facility totaling $265 million due on November 14, 2016,interest payable monthly at a floating rate (1.27% on December 29,2012)		-		11,090
Series 1999 Industrial Development Revenue Bonds, due on August 1, 2029, interest payable monthly at a floating rate (0.19% on December 28, 2013 and 0.35% on December 29, 2012)		3,300		3,300
Series 2000 Industrial Development Revenue Bonds, due on October 1, 2020, interest payable monthly at a floating rate (0.30% on December 28, 2013 and 0.46% on December 29, 2012)		2,700		2,700
Series 2001 Industrial Development Revenue Bonds Series 2002 Industrial Development Revenue Bonds, due on December 1, 2022, interest payable monthly at a floating rate (0.29% on December 28, 2013 and 0.45% on December 29, 2012)		3,700		3,700
		84,700		95,790
Less current portion		-		-
Long-term portion	$	84,700	$	95,790

Financial covenants on the unsecured revolving credit facility and unsecured notes include minimum interest coverage tests and a maximum leverage ratio.  The agreements also restrict the amount of additional indebtedness we may incur and the amount of assets which may be sold.  We were within all of our lending requirements on December 28, 2013 and December 29, 2012.

On December 28, 2013, the principal maturities of long-term debt and capital lease obligations are as follows (in thousands):

2014	$	-
2015		-
2016		-
2017		-
2017		-
Thereafter	$	84,700
	$	84,700

On December 28, 2013, the estimated fair value of our long-term debt, including the current portion, was $79.9 million.  The estimated fair value is based on rates anticipated to be available to us for debt with similar terms and maturities.

G. LEASES

We lease certain real estate under operating lease agreements with original terms ranging from one to ten years.  We are required to pay real estate taxes and other occupancy costs under these leases. Certain leases carry renewal options of five to fifteen years.  We also lease motor vehicles, equipment, and an aircraft under operating lease agreements for periods of one to ten years.  Future minimum payments under non-cancelable operating leases on December 28, 2013 are as follows (in thousands):

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	Operating
	Leases
2014	$	4,235
2015		2,115
2016		1,384
2017		976
2018		884
Thereafter		564
Total minimum lease payments	$	10,158

Rent expense was approximately $5.2 million, $6.9 million, and $9.6 million in 2013, 2012, and 2011, respectively.

H. DEFERRED COMPENSATION

We have a program whereby certain executives irrevocably elected to defer receipt of certain compensation in 1985 through 1988.  Deferred compensation payments to these executives will commence upon their retirement.  We purchased life insurance on such executives, payable to us in amounts which, if assumptions made as to mortality experience, policy dividends, and other factors are realized, will accumulate cash values adequate to reimburse us for all payments for insurance and deferred compensation obligations.  In the event cash values are not sufficient to fund such obligations, the program allows us to reduce benefit payments to such amounts as may be funded by accumulated cash values.  The deferred compensation liabilities and related cash surrender value of life insurance policies totaled $2.0 million on December 28, 2013 and December 29, 2012 and are included "Other Liabilities" and "Other Assets," respectively.

We also maintain a non-qualified deferred compensation plan (the "Plan") for the benefit of senior management employees who may elect to defer a portion of their annual bonus payments and salaries.  The Plan provides investment options similar to our 401(k) plan, including our stock.  The investment in our stock is funded by the issuance of shares to a Rabbi trust, and may only be distributed in kind.  Assets held by the Plan totaled approximately $1.8 million and $1.5 million on December 28, 2013 and December 29, 2012, respectively, and are included in "Other Assets."  Related liabilities totaled $8.4 million and $6.7 million on December 28, 2013 and December 29, 2012, respectively, and are included in "Other Liabilities" and "Shareholders' Equity."  Assets associated with the Plan are recorded at fair market value.  The related liabilities are recorded at fair market value, with the exception of obligations associated with investments in our stock which are recorded at the market value on the date of deferral.

I. COMMON STOCK

In April 2002, our shareholders approved the 2002 Employee Stock Purchase Plan ("Stock Purchase Plan") to succeed the Employee Stock Purchase Plan originally approved in 1994.  In April 2008, our shareholders authorized additional shares to be allocated to the Stock Purchase Plan and extended the term of the Stock Purchase Plan to 2018.  The plan allows eligible employees to purchase shares of our stock at a share price equal to 85% of fair market value on the purchase date.  We have expensed the fair value of the compensation associated with these awards, which approximates the discount.  The amount of expense is nominal.

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In April 1994, our shareholders approved the Directors’ Retainer Stock Plan ("Stock Retainer Plan").  In April 2007, our shareholders authorized additional shares to be distributed pursuant to this plan.  The Stock Retainer Plan allows eligible members of the Board of Directors to defer their retainer fees and receive shares of our stock at the time of their retirement, disability or death.  The number of shares to be received is equal to the amount of the retainer fee deferred multiplied by 110%, divided by the fair market value of a share of our stock at the time of deferral. The number of shares is increased by the amount of dividends paid on the Company’s common stock.  We recognized expense for this plan of $0.4 million in 2013 and $0.5 million in each of 2012 and 2011.

On April 15, 2010, our shareholders approved an amended and restated Long Term Stock Incentive Plan (the "LTSIP”). The LTSIP reserves 1,000,000 shares, plus a balance of unused shares from prior plans of approximately 1.6 million shares, plus an annual increase of no more than 200,000 shares per year which may be added on the date of the annual meeting of shareholders.  The LTSIP provides for the granting of stock options, reload options, stock appreciation rights, restricted stock, performance shares and other stock-based awards.

A summary of the transactions under the stock option plans is as follows:

	Stock Under Option			Weighted- Average Exercise Price Per Share		Average Remaining  Contractual  Term		Aggregate  Intrinsic Value
Outstanding at December 25, 2010		359,997			24.04		2.35		5,012,758
Exercised		(122,517	)		21.33				1,153,067
Forfeited or expired		(46,146	)		20.57
Outstanding at December 31, 2011		191,334			26.60		1.83		872,441
Exercised		(79,550	)		21.82				970,698
Forfeited or expired		(1,678	)		21.84
Outstanding at December 29, 2012		110,106			30.13		1.64		845,915
Exercised		(77,632	)		29.49				1,221,004
Forfeited or expired		-			-				-
Outstanding at December 28, 2013		32,474			31.65		1.55		661,674
Vested or expected to vest at December 28, 2013		(31,000	)		31.70
Exercisable at December 28, 2013		1,474		$	30.64		0.59	$	31,529

The unrecognized compensation expense for stock options is nominal for 2013, 2012 or 2011.

A summary of the nonvested restricted stock awards granted under the LTSIP is as follows:

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	Restricted Awards			Weighted- Average  Grant Date  Fair Value		Unrecognized  Compensation Expense (in millions)		Weighted- Average Period to Recognize  Expense
Nonvested at December 25, 2010	$	219,794		$	28.17	$	2.8	2.30 years
Granted		71,950			38.19
Vested		(113,244	)		29.13
Forfeited		(15,500	)		30.12
Nonvested at December 31, 2011		163,000			31.75		3.4	3.37 years
Granted		37,433			35.05
Vested		(859	)		29.72
Forfeited		(12,965	)		30.35
Nonvested at December 29, 2012		186,609			32.22		3.2	2.68 years
Granted		36,481			40.58
Vested		(9,955	)		40.58
Forfeited		(6,715	)		31.96
Nonvested at December 28, 2013	$	206,420		$	32.52	$	2.9	2.00 years

Under the Stock Purchase Plan and LTSIP, we recognized share-based compensation expense of $1.9 million, $1.3 million, and $1.4 million and the related total income tax benefits of $0.4 million, $0.5 million, and $0.5 million in 2013, 2012 and 2011, respectively.

In 2013, 2012 and 2011, cash received from option exercises and share issuances under our plans was $2.1 million, $2.0 million and $3.0 million, respectively.  The actual tax benefit realized in 2013, 2012 and 2011 for the tax deductions from option exercises totaled $0.3 million, $0.8 million and $0.7 million, respectively.

On November 14, 2001, the Board of Directors approved a share repurchase program (which succeeded a previous program) allowing us to repurchase up to 2.5 million shares of our common stock.  On October 14, 2010, our Board authorized an additional 2 million shares to be repurchased under our share repurchase program.  We repurchased 144,900 shares under this program in 2010.  As of December 28, 2013, the cumulative total authorized shares available for repurchase is approximately 3.0 million shares.

J. RETIREMENT PLANS

We have a profit sharing and 401(k) plan for the benefit of substantially all of our employees, excluding the employees of certain wholly-owned subsidiaries.  Amounts contributed to the plan are made at the discretion of the Board of Directors.  We matched 25% of employee contributions in 2013 and 2012, on a discretionary basis, totaling $1.7 million and $1.6 million, respectively.  The basis for matching contributions may not exceed the lesser of 6% of the employee's annual compensation or the IRS limitation.

On July 14, 2011, the compensation committee of the board of directors approved a retirement plan for officers whereby we will pay, upon retirement, benefits totaling 150% of the officer’s highest base salary in the three years immediately preceding separation from service plus health care benefits for a specified period of time if certain eligibility requirements are met. Approximately $4.0 million and $3.4 million are accrued in “Other Liabilities” for this plan at December 28, 2013 and December 29, 2012, respectively.

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K. INCOME TAXES

Income tax provisions for the years ended December 28, 2013, December 29, 2012, and December 31, 2011 are summarized as follows (in thousands):

	2013		2012		2011
Currently Payable:
Federal	$	12,683	$	5,167	$	453
State and local		3,381		2,160		1,419
Foreign		3,928		3,123		3,000
		19,992		10,450		4,872
Net Deferred:
Federal		3,696		3,464		(1,884	)
State and local		600		946		(137	)
Foreign		166		194		23
		4,462		4,604		(1,998	)
	$	24,454	$	15,054	$	2,874

The components of earnings before income taxes consist of the following:

	2013			2012			2011
U.S.		$	59,334		$	31,768		$	328
Foreign			10,924			9,296			8,459
Total		$	70,258		$	41,064		$	8,787

The effective income tax rates are different from the statutory federal income tax rates for the following reasons:

	2013			2012			2011
Statutory federal income tax rate		35.0	%		35.0	%		34.0	%
State and local taxes (net of  federal benefits)		4.2			5.2			8.2
Effect of noncontrolling owned interest in earnings of partnerships		(0.3	)		(0.5	)		(3.0	)
Manufacturing deduction		(2.0	)		(1.6	)		(1.9	)
Tax credits, including foreign tax credit		(2.5	)		(1.2	)		(15.4	)
Change in valuation allowance		-			-			-
Change in uncertain tax positions reserve		0.6			(1.0	)		0.4
Foreign rate differential		0.3			0.7			0.4
Other permanent differences		0.6			1.1			4.9
Other, net		(1.1	)		(1.1	)		4.9
Effective income tax rate		34.8	%		36.6	%		32.5	%

Temporary differences which give rise to deferred income tax assets and (liabilities) on December 28, 2013 and December 29, 2012 are as follows (in thousands):

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	2013			2012
Employee benefits	$	7,698		$	7,295
Net operating loss carryforwards		1,136			1,780
Foreign subsidiary capital loss carryforward		628			671
Other tax credits		2,141			1,494
Inventory		113			838
Reserves on receivables		1,011			1,193
Accrued expenses		4,470			2,995
Other, net		3,172			2,673
Gross deferred income tax assets		20,369			18,939
Valuation allowance		(1,021	)		(859	)
Deferred income tax assets		19,348			18,080
Depreciation		(21,114	)		(18,248	)
Intangibles		(15,269	)		(12,781	)
Other, net		(1,522	)		(1,010	)
Deferred income tax liabilities		(37,905	)		(32,039	)
Net deferred income tax liability	$	(18,557	)	$	(13,959	)

The valuation allowance consists of a capital loss carryforward we have for a wholly-owned subsidiary, Universal Forest Products of Canada, Inc.  Based upon the business activity and the nature of the assets of this subsidiary, our ability to realize a future benefit from this loss carryforward is in doubt, therefore we have established an allowance for the entire amount of the future benefit. The loss has an unlimited carryforward and therefore will not expire unless there is a change in control of the subsidiary.

L. ACCOUNTING FOR UNCERTAINTY IN INCOME TAXES

ASC 740, Income Taxes (“ASC 740”) clarifies the accounting for income taxes by prescribing the minimum recognition threshold a tax position is required to meet before being recognized in the financial statements.  ASC 740 also provides guidance on derecognition, measurement, classification, interest and penalties, and disclosure requirements.

A reconciliation of the beginning and ending amount of unrecognized tax benefits is as follows (in thousands):

	2013			2012			2011
Gross unrecognized tax benefits beginning of year	$	1,531		$	1,837		$	1,253
Increase in tax positions for prior years		230			1			225
Increase in tax positions for current year		481			68			391
Settlements with taxing authorities		-			(137	)		-
Lapse in statute of limitations		(319	)		(238	)		(32	)
Gross unrecognized tax benefits end of year	$	1,923		$	1,531		$	1,837

Our effective tax rate would have been affected by the unrecognized tax benefits had this amount been recognized as a reduction to income tax expense.

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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

We recognized interest and penalties for unrecognized tax benefits in our provision for income taxes.  The liability for unrecognized tax benefits included accrued interest and penalties of $0.2 million, $0.2 million and $0.3 million at December 28, 2013, December 29, 2012 and December 31, 2011, respectively.

We file income tax returns in the United States and in various state, local and foreign jurisdictions.  The federal and a majority of state and foreign jurisdictions are no longer subject to income tax examinations for years before 2010.  A number of routine state and local examinations are currently ongoing.  Due to the potential for resolution of state examinations, and the expiration of various statutes of limitation, and new positions that may be taken, it is reasonably possible that the amounts of unrecognized tax benefits could change in the next twelve months.

M. COMMITMENTS, CONTINGENCIES, AND GUARANTEES

We are self-insured for environmental impairment liability, including certain liabilities which are insured through a wholly owned subsidiary, Ardellis Insurance Ltd., a licensed captive insurance company.

We own and operate a number of facilities throughout the United States that chemically treat lumber products.  In connection with the ownership and operation of these and other real properties, and the disposal or treatment of hazardous or toxic substances, we may, under various federal, state, and local environmental laws, ordinances, and regulations, be potentially liable for removal and remediation costs, as well as other potential costs, damages, and expenses.  Environmental reserves, calculated with no discount rate, have been established to cover remediation activities at our affiliates’ wood preservation facilities in Stockertown, PA; Elizabeth City, NC; Auburndale, FL; Janesville, WI; and Medley, FL.  In addition, a reserve was established for our affiliate’s facility in Thornton, CA to remove certain lead containing materials which existed on the property at the time of purchase.  During 2009, a subsidiary entered into a consent order with the State of Florida to conduct additional testing at the Auburndale, FL facility.  We admitted no liability and the costs are not expected to be material.

On a consolidated basis, we have reserved approximately $3.5 million on December 28, 2013 and December 29, 2012, representing the estimated costs to complete future remediation efforts. These amounts have not been reduced by an insurance receivable.

In 2012, we recorded a $2.3 million loss contingency for a Canadian anti-dumping duty. The Canadian government has imposed retroactive assessments for antidumping and countervailing duties tied to certain extruded aluminum products imported from China.  An additional $0.6 million was recorded during 2013.  We continue to work with the government to clarify the applicability of these rules to our products.

During 2013, we accrued $0.9 million related to anti-dumping duty assessments estimated on plywood and steel nails imported from China.  We continue to work with US Customs and Border Protection to mitigate potential charges.  This duty is unrelated to the 2013 duty assessment disclosed above.

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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

We are currently undergoing an unclaimed property audit with the state of Michigan covering the period July 1, 1994 to present.  We anticipate that the audit will be completed during 2014 and do not expect it to result in a material loss.

In addition, on December 28, 2013, we were parties either as plaintiff or a defendant to a number of lawsuits and claims arising through the normal course of our business.  In the opinion of management, our consolidated financial statements will not be materially affected by the outcome of these contingencies and claims.

On December 28, 2013, we had outstanding purchase commitments on capital projects of approximately $4.2 million.

We provide a variety of warranties for products we manufacture. Historically, warranty claims have not been material.  We distribute products manufactured by other companies, some of which are no longer in business.  While we do not warrant these products, we have received claims as a distributor of these products when the manufacturer no longer exists or has the ability to pay.  Historically, these costs have not had a material affect on our consolidated financial statements.

In certain cases we supply building materials and labor to site-built construction projects or we jointly bid on contracts with framing companies for such projects. In some instances we are required to post payment and performance bonds to insure the owner that the products and installation services are completed in accordance with our contractual obligations.  We have agreed to indemnify the surety for claims made against the bonds.  As of December 28, 2013, we had approximately $24.2 million in outstanding payment and performance bonds, which expire during the next two years.  In addition, approximately $17.7 million in payment and performance bonds are outstanding for completed projects which are still under warranty.

On December 28, 2013 we had outstanding letters of credit totaling $26.5 million, primarily related to certain insurance contracts and industrial development revenue bonds described further below.

In lieu of cash deposits, we provide irrevocable letters of credit in favor of our insurers to guarantee our performance under certain insurance contracts.  We currently have irrevocable letters of credit outstanding totaling approximately $16.7 million for these types of insurance arrangements.  We have reserves recorded on our balance sheet, in accrued liabilities, that reflect our expected future liabilities under these insurance arrangements.

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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

We are required to provide irrevocable letters of credit in favor of the bond trustees for all of the industrial development revenue bonds that we have issued.  These letters of credit guarantee principal and interest payments to the bondholders.  We currently have irrevocable letters of credit outstanding totaling approximately $9.8 million related to our outstanding industrial development revenue bonds.  These letters of credit have varying terms but may be renewed at the option of the issuing banks.

Certain wholly owned domestic subsidiaries have guaranteed the indebtedness of Universal Forest Products, Inc. in certain debt agreements, including the Series 2012 Senior Notes and our revolving credit facility.  The maximum exposure of these guarantees is limited to the indebtedness outstanding under these debt arrangements and this exposure will expire concurrent with the expiration of the debt agreements.

Many of our wood treating operations utilize "Subpart W" drip pads, defined as hazardous waste management units by the EPA.  The rules regulating drip pads require that the pad be “closed” at the point that it is no longer intended to be used for wood treating operations or to manage hazardous waste.  Closure involves identification and disposal of contaminants which are required to be removed from the facility.  The cost of closure is dependent upon a number of factors including, but not limited to, identification and removal of contaminants, cleanup standards that vary from state to state, and the time period over which the cleanup would be completed.  Based on our present knowledge of existing circumstances, it is considered probable that these costs will approximate $0.6 million.  As a result, this amount is recorded in other long-term liabilities on December 28, 2013.

N. CONSULTING & NON-COMPETE AGREEMENTS

On June 20, 2011 we entered into a consulting and non-compete agreement with our former CEO which provides for monthly payments through December 2015 that began upon resignation from Universal Forest Products, Inc. All amounts were fully accrued and vested on the date of resignation. The present value of these payments totaled approximately $1.2 million and $1.8 million at December 28, 2013 and December 29, 2012, respectively, and is accrued in other liabilities.

O. SEGMENT REPORTING

ASC 280, Segment Reporting (“ASC 280”) defines operating segments as components of an enterprise about which separate financial information is available that is evaluated regularly by the chief operating decision maker in deciding how to allocate resources and in assessing performance.

Our operating segments consist of the Eastern, Western, Site-Built, Consumer Products, Pinelli Universal and Distribution divisions.  In accordance with ASC 280, due to the similar economic characteristics, nature of products, distribution methods, and customers, we have aggregated our Eastern and Western operating segments into one reportable segment.  The Site-Built division is considered a separate reportable segment.  Our other divisions do not collectively form a reportable segment because their respective operations are dissimilar and they do not meet the applicable quantitative requirements.  These operations have been included in the “All Other” column of the table below.  The “Corporate” column includes unallocated administrative costs.

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	2013
	Eastern and Western Divisions		Site-Built		All Other			Corporate			Total
Net sales to outside customers	$	1,987,751	$	272,114	$	210,583		$	-		$	2,470,448
Intersegment net sales		86,050		15,918		11,798			-			113,766
Interest expense		404		-		-			4,447			4,851
Amortization  expense		1,424		-		1,049			-			2,473
Depreciation expense		18,617		2,284		4,520			5,670			31,091
Segment earnings from operations		79,419		7,947		(2,366	)		(10,732	)		74,268
Segment assets		642,652		103,227		99,464			71,644			916,987
Capital expenditures		23,159		2,310		6,285			8,269			40,023

	2012
	Eastern and Western Divisions		Site-Built		All Other			Corporate			Total
Net sales to outside customers	$	1,635,178	$	222,824	$	196,931		$	-		$	2,054,933
Intersegment net sales		62,806		20,396		12,724			-			95,926
Interest expense		373		-		51			3,629			4,053
Amortization  expense		1,667		-		1,251			-			2,918
Depreciation expense		17,762		2,054		4,286			6,359			30,461
Segment earnings from operations		60,573		1,299		(11,316	)		(6,028	)		44,528
Segment assets		588,567		102,923		103,309			65,741			860,540
Capital expenditures		15,411		830		11,967			2,136			30,344

	2011
	Eastern and Western Divisions		Site-Built			All Other			Corporate			Total
Net sales to outside customers	$	1,486,058	$	183,120		$	153,158		$	-		$	1,822,336
Intersegment net sales		77,858		24,907			28,636			-			131,401
Interest expense		440		154			-			3,138			3,732
Amortization  expense		3,571		-			1,612			-			5,183
Depreciation expense		19,036		2,380			3,240			6,148			30,804
Segment earnings from operations		28,198		(6,349	)		(8,731	)		(1,107	)		12,011
Segment assets		520,506		87,160			82,993			73,348			764,007
Capital expenditures		14,870		1,007			8,856			8,199			32,932

In 2013, 2012, and 2011, 17%, 18%, and 23% of net sales, respectively, were to a single customer.

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Information regarding principal geographic areas was as follows (in thousands):

	2013						2012						2011
	Net Sales			Long-Lived Tangible Assets			Net Sales			Long-Lived Tangible Assets			Net Sales			Long-Lived Tangible Assets
United States		$	2,410,313		$	233,237		$	2,005,740		$	222,272		$	1,779,909		$	221,269
Foreign			60,135			16,260			49,193			17,097			42,427			16,578
Total		$	2,470,448		$	249,497		$	2,054,933		$	239,369		$	1,822,336		$	237,847

Sales generated in Canada and Mexico are primarily to customers in the United States of America.

The following table presents, for the periods indicated, our percentage of value-added and commodity-based sales to total sales.

	Value-Added			Commodity-Based
2013		58.1	%		41.9	%
2012		58.7	%		41.3	%
2011		58.8	%		41.2	%

Value-added product sales consist of fencing, decking, lattice, and other specialty products sold to the retail building materials market, specialty wood packaging, engineered wood components, and wood-alternative products.  Engineered wood components include roof trusses, wall panels, and floor systems.Wood-alternative products consist primarily of composite wood and plastics.  Although we consider the treatment of dimensional lumber with certain chemical preservatives a value-added process, treated lumber is not presently included in the value-added sales totals.  Commodity-based product sales consist primarily of remanufactured lumber and preservative treated lumber.

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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

The following table presents, for the periods indicated, our gross sales (in thousands) by major product classification.

	Years Ended
	December 28,			December 29,			December 31,
	2013			2012			2011
Value-Added Sales
Trusses – residential, modular and manufactured housing	$	238,093		$	185,939		$	148,715
Fencing		120,765			125,887			145,486
Decking and railing – composite,  wood and other		131,102			123,935			126,832
Turn-key framing and installed sales		159,811			137,633			120,317
Industrial packaging and components		251,224			199,595			174,057
Engineered wood products (eg. LVL; i-joist)		60,335			50,703			41,313
Manufactured brite and other lumber		64,465			56,991			49,355
Wall panels		36,908			23,584			19,049
Outdoor DIY products (eg. stakes; landscape ties)		47,251			38,916			40,716
Construction and building materials (eg. door packages; drywall)		162,362			125,446			94,768
Lattice – plastic and wood		38,959			38,005			42,792
Manufactured brite and other panels		80,335			61,013			39,772
Siding, trim and moulding		29,157			24,996			20,088
Hardware		16,295			13,350			12,094
Manufactured treated lumber		11,183			11,566			11,749
Manufactured treated panels		5,882			6,336			5,418
Other		106			54			94
Total Value-Added Sales		1,454,233			1,223,949			1,092,615
Commodity-Based Sales
Non-manufactured brite and other lumber		421,071			348,083			304,070
Non-manufactured treated lumber		349,156			285,929			285,340
Non-manufactured brite and other panels		239,641			194,144			144,236
Non-manufactured treated panels		30,450			25,782			23,386
Other		9,361			8,118			7,767
Total Commodity-Based Sales		1,049,679			862,056			764,799
Total Gross Sales		2,503,912			2,086,005			1,857,414
Sales allowances		(33,464	)		(31,072	)		(35,078	)
Total Net Sales		2,470,448			2,054,933		$	1,822,336

P. QUARTERLY FINANCIAL INFORMATION (UNAUDITED)

The following table sets forth selected financial information for all of the quarters, each consisting of 13 weeks during the years ended December 28, 2013 and December 29, 2012 (in thousands, except per share data):

	First				Second				Third				Fourth
	2013		2012		2013		2012		2013		2012		2013		2012
Net sales	$	554,494	$	457,111	$	738,436	$	593,693	$	651,780	$	533,366	$	525,738	$	470,763
Gross profit		57,818		53,666		80,216		72,075		78,289		55,227		64,229		44,142
Net earnings (loss)		5,756		4,386		16,373		18,010		15,015		4,756		8,660		(1,141	)
Net earnings (loss) attributable to controlling interest		5,224		4,155		15,772		17,509		14,091		4,198		7,995		(1,927	)
Basic earnings (loss) per share		0.26		0.21		0.79		0.88		0.71		0.21		0.40		(0.10	)
Diluted earnings (loss) per share		0.26		0.21		0.79		0.88		0.71		0.21		0.40		(0.10	)

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PRICE RANGE OF COMMON STOCK AND DIVIDENDS

Our common stock trades on The Nasdaq Stock Market (“NASDAQ”) under the symbol UFPI.  The following table sets forth the range of high and low sales prices as reported by NASDAQ.

Fiscal 2013	High		Low		Fiscal 2012	High		Low
Fourth Quarter		54.40		38.60	Fourth Quarter		43.04		32.56
Third Quarter		42.98		36.01	Third Quarter		43.36		30.76
Second Quarter		45.60		33.23	Second Quarter		39.62		30.92
First Quarter		42.22		37.62	First Quarter		37.60		29.39

There were approximately 1,200 shareholders of record as of January 31, 2014.

We paid dividends on our common stock of $0.20 per share each in June and December 2012 and June 2013.  In Dec 2013, we paid dividends of $0.21 per share.  We intend to continue with our current semi-annual dividend policy for the foreseeable future.

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STOCK PERFORMANCE GRAPH

The following graph depicts the cumulative total return on our common stock compared to the cumulative total return on the indices for The Nasdaq Stock Market (all U.S. companies) and an industry peer group we selected.  The graph assumes an investment of $100 on December 27, 2008, and reinvestment of dividends in all cases.

Comparison of 5 Year Cumulative Total Return

Assumes Initial Investment of $100

December 2013

The companies included in our self-determined industry peer group are as follows:

Bluelinx Holdings Inc.	Louisiana-Pacific Corp.
Builders FirstSource, Inc.

The returns of each company included in the self-determined peer group are weighted according to each respective company's stock market capitalization at the beginning of each period presented in the graph above.  In determining the members of our peer group, we considered companies who selected UFPI as a member of their peer group, and looked for similarly sized companies or companies that are a good fit with the markets we serve.

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Directors and Executive Officers

BOARD OF DIRECTORS	EXECUTIVE OFFICERS
William G. Currie	Matthew J. Missad
Chairman of the Board	Chief Executive Officer
Universal Forest Products, Inc.
Matthew J. Missad	Patrick M. Webster
Chief Executive Officer	President and Chief Operating Officer
Universal Forest Products, Inc.
John M. Engler	Michael R. Cole
President	Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer
Business Roundtable
John W. Garside	Robert W. Lees
President and Treasurer	President
Woodruff Coal Company	UFP Eastern Division, Inc.
Gary F. Goode, CPA	Allen T. Peters
Chairman	President
Titan Sales & Consulting, LLC	UFP Western Division, Inc.
Mark A. Murray	Robert D. Coleman
Co-Chief Executive Officer	Executive Vice President Manufacturing
Meijer, Inc.
Louis A. Smith	C. Scott Greene
President	Executive Vice President Marketing
Smith and Johnson, Attorneys, P.C.
Thomas W. Rhodes	Donald L. James
President and Chief Executive Officer	Executive Vice President
TWR Enterprises, Inc.	National Sales
Bruce A. Merino	Michael F. Mordell
	Executive Vice President
Mary E. Tuuk	UFP Purchasing, Inc.
Executive Vice President and Secretary
Fifth Third Bankcorp

63

Shareholder Information

ANNUAL MEETING

The annual meeting of Universal Forest Products, Inc. will be held at 8:30 a.m. on April 16, 2014, at 2880 East Beltline Lane NE, Grand Rapids, MI 49525.

SHAREHOLDER INFORMATION

Shares of the Company's stock are traded under the symbol UFPI on the NASDAQ Stock Market.  The Company's 10-K report, filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission, will be provided free of charge to any shareholder upon written request.  For more information contact:

Investor Relations Department

Universal Forest Products, Inc.

2801 East Beltline NE

Grand Rapids, MI 49525

Telephone:  (616) 364-6161

Web:  www.ufpi.com

SECURITIES COUNSEL

Varnum, LLP

Grand Rapids, MI

INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM

Ernst & Young LLP

Grand Rapids, MI

TRANSFER AGENT/SHAREHOLDER INQUIRIES

American Stock Transfer & Trust Company serves as the transfer agent for the Corporation. Inquiries relating to stock transfers, changes of ownership, lost or stolen stock certificates, changes of address, and dividend payments should be addressed to:

American Stock Transfer & Trust Co.

59 Maiden Lane

New York, NY 10005

Telephone:  (718) 921-8210

UNIVERSAL FOREST PRODUCTS®, INC., CORPORATE HEADQUARTERS

2801 East Beltline NE

Grand Rapids, MI 49525

Telephone:  (616) 364-6161

Facsimile:  (616) 364-5558

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UNIVERSAL FOREST PRODUCTS^®, INC., AND ITS AFFILIATES

Locations:

Ashburn, GA	Moultrie, GA
Auburn, NY	Muscle Shoals, AL
Auburndale, FL	Naugatuck, CT
Bay City, MI	New London, NC
Belchertown, MA	New Waverly, TX
Berlin, NJ	New Windsor, MD
Blanchester, OH	Parker, PA
Burlington, NC	Pearisburg, VA
Chaffee, NY	Plainville, MA
Chandler, AZ	Ponce, Puerto Rico
Chesapeake, VA	Prairie du Chien, WI
Church Hill, TN	Ranson, WV
Clinton, NY	Riverside, CA
Conway, SC	Saginaw, TX
Cordele, GA	Salina, KS
Durango, Durango, Mexico	Salisbury, NC
Eaton, CO	San Antonio, TX
Eatonton, GA	Sauk Rapids, MN
Elizabeth City, NC	Selma, AL
Elkhart, IN	Schertz, TX
Folkston, GA	Sidney, NY
Gordon, PA	Snohomish, WA
Grandview, TX	Stanfield, NC
Grand Rapids, MI	Stockertown, PA
Granger, IN	Thornton, CA
Greene, ME	Turlock, CA
Haleyville, AL	Union City, GA
Hamilton, OH	Warrens, WI
Harrisonville, MO	Waycross, GA
Hillsboro, TX	Wenatchee, WA
Hudson, NY	White Bear Lake, MN
Hutchinson, MN	White Pigeon, MI
Janesville, WI	Windsor, CO
Jefferson, GA	Woodburn, OR
Lacolle, Quebec, Canada	Yakima, WA
Lafayette, CO
Liberty, NC
McMinnville, OR
Medley, FL
Millry, AL
Minneota, MN
Morristown, TN

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EX-21

EXHIBIT 21

LIST OF REGISTRANT'S SUBSIDIARIES AND AFFILIATES

Aljoma Holding Company, LLC	Michigan	UFP Lafayette, LLC	Michigan
Aljoma Lumber, Inc.	Florida	UFP Lansing, LLC	Michigan
Ardellis Insurance Ltd.	Bermuda	UFP McMinnville, LLC	Michigan
Caliper Building Systems, LLC	Michigan	UFP Mid-Atlantic, LLC	Michigan
CA Truss, Inc.	Michigan	UFP Millry, LLC	Michigan
Discount Building Products, LLC	Michigan	UFP Minneota, LLC	Michigan
Eovations, LLC	Michigan	UFP Morristown, LLC	Michigan
International Wood Industries, Inc.	California	UFP Moultrie, LLC	Michigan
Maine Ornamental, LLC	Michigan	UFP National Enterprises, Inc.	Michigan
Metaworld Technologies, LLC	Michigan	UFP New London, LLC	Michigan
North Atlantic Framing, LLC	Michigan	UFP New Waverly, LLC	Michigan
Pinelli Universal TKT, S de R.L. de C.V.	Mexico	UFP New Windsor, LLC	Michigan
Pinelli Universal, S de R.L. de C.V.	Mexico	UFP New York, LLC	Michigan
PR Distribution, LLC	Puerto Rico	UFP Northeast, LLC	Michigan
Shawnlee Construction, L.L.C.	Michigan	UFP Parker, LLC	Michigan
Shepardville Construction, LLC	Michigan	UFP Purchasing, Inc.	Michigan
TKT Real State, S. de R.L. de C.V.	Mexico	UFP Ranson, LLC	Michigan
Tresstar, LLC	Michigan	UFP Real Estate, Inc.	Michigan
U.F.P. Mexico Holdings, S. de R.L.	Mexico	UFP Riverbank, LLC	Michigan
UFP Ashburn, LLC	Michigan	UFP Riverside, LLC	Michigan
UFP Atlantic, LLC	Michigan	UFP Saginaw, LLC	Michigan
UFP Auburndale, LLC	Michigan	UFP Salisbury, LLC	Michigan
UFP Belchertown, LLC	Michigan	UFP San Antonio, LLC	Michigan
UFP Berlin, LLC	Michigan	UFP Sauk Rapids, LLC	Michigan
UFP Blanchester, LLC	Michigan	UFP Schertz, LLC	Michigan
UFP Burleson, LLC	Michigan	UFP Southeast, LLC	Michigan
UFP Chandler, LLC	Michigan	UFP Southwest, LLC	Michigan
UFP Distribution, LLC	Michigan	UFP Stockertown, LLC	Michigan
UFP Eastern Division, Inc.	Michigan	UFP Thorndale Partnership	Canada
UFP Eaton LLC	Michigan	UFP Thornton, LLC	Michigan
UFP Eatonton, LLC	Michigan	UFP Transportation, Inc.	Michigan
UFP Elizabeth City, LLC	Michigan	UFP Union City, LLC	Michigan
UFP Emlenton, LLC	Michigan	UFP Ventures II, Inc.	Michigan
UFP Far West, LLC	Michigan	UFP Warrens, LLC	Michigan
UFP Folkston, LLC	Michigan	UFP Washington, LLC	Michigan
UFP Gear, LLC	Michigan	UFP West Central, LLC	Michigan
UFP Gordon, LLC	Michigan	UFP Western Division, Inc.	Michigan
UFP Grandview, LLC	Michigan	UFP White Bear Lake, LLC	Michigan
UFP Granger, LLC	Michigan	UFP Windsor, LLC	Michigan
UFP Great Lakes, LLC	Michigan	UFP Woodburn, LLC	Michigan
UFP Gulf, LLC	Michigan	United Lumber & Reman, LLC	Alabama
UFP Haleyville, LLC	Michigan	Universal Consumer Products, Inc.	Michigan
UFP Harrisonville, LLC	Michigan	Universal Forest Products of Canada, Inc.	Canada
UFP Hillsboro, LLC	Michigan	Universal Forest Products RMS, LLC	Michigan
UFP Holding Company, Inc.	Michigan	Universal Forest Products Texas LLC	Michigan
UFP Houston, LLC	Michigan	Universal Truss, Inc.	Michigan
UFP ISF, LLC	Michigan	Upshur Forest Products, LLC	Michigan
UFP Janesville, LLC	Michigan

EX-23

Exhibit 23–Consent of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm

We consent to the incorporation by reference in this Annual Report (Form 10-K) of Universal Forest Products, Inc. and subsidiaries of our reports dated February 26, 2014, with respect to the consolidated financial statements of Universal Forest Products, Inc. and subsidiaries, and the effectiveness of internal control over financial reporting of Universal Forest Products, Inc. and subsidiaries, included in the fiscal 2013 Annual Report to Shareholders of Universal Forest Products, Inc. and subsidiaries.

We also consent to the incorporation by reference in the Registration Statement file numbers 33-81128, 33-81116, 33-81450, 333-60630, 333-88056, 333-150345 and 333-156596 on Form S-8 related to various employee option and incentive stock plans and Registration Statement file number 333-75278 on Form S-3 of our reports dated February 26, 2014, with respect to the consolidated financial statements of Universal Forest Products, Inc. and subsidiaries and the effectiveness of internal control over financial reporting of Universal Forest Products, Inc. and subsidiaries, incorporated by reference in this Annual Report (Form 10-K) for the fiscal year ended December 28, 2013.

/s/ Ernst & Young LLP

Grand Rapids, Michigan

February 26, 2014

EX-31.A

 EXHIBIT 31(a)

Universal Forest Products, Inc.

Certification

I, Matthew J. Missad, certify that:

1. I have reviewed this report on Form 10-K of Universal Forest Products, Inc.;

2. Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which such statements were made, not misleading with respect to the period covered by this report;

3. Based on my knowledge, the financial statements, and other financial information included in this report, fairly present in all material respects the financial condition, results of operations and cash flows of the registrant as of, and for, the periods presented in this report;

4. The registrant's other certifying officer and I are responsible for establishing and maintaining disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e)) and internal control over financial reporting (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(f) and 15d-15(f)) for the registrant and have:

a. Designed such disclosure controls and procedures, or caused such disclosure controls and procedures to be designed under our supervision, to ensure that material information relating to the registrant, including its consolidated subsidiaries, is made known to us by others within those entities, particularly during the period in which this report is being prepared;

b. Designed such internal control over financial reporting, or caused such internal control over financial reporting to designed under our supervision, to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles;

c. Evaluated the effectiveness of the registrant's disclosure controls and procedures and presented in this report our conclusions about the effectiveness of the disclosure controls and procedures, as of the end of the period covered by this report based on such evaluation; and

d. Disclosed in this report any change in the registrant's internal control over financial reporting that occurred during the registrant's most recent fiscal quarter (the registrant's fourth fiscal quarter in the case of an annual report) that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, the registrant's internal control over financial reporting; and

5. The registrant's other certifying officer and I have disclosed, based on our most recent evaluation of internal control over financial reporting, to the registrant's auditors and the Audit Committee of registrant's Board of Directors (or persons performing the equivalent functions):

a. All significant deficiencies and material weaknesses in the design or operation of internal control over financial reporting which are reasonably likely to adversely affect the registrant's ability to record, process, summarize and report financial information; and

b. Any fraud, whether or not material, that involves management or other employees who have a significant role in the registrant's internal control over financial reporting.

Date:	February 26, 2014	/s/ Matthew J. Missad
		Matthew J. Missad
		Chief Executive Officer and
		Principal Executive Officer

EX-31.B

EXHIBIT 31(b)

Universal Forest Products, Inc.

Certification

I, Michael R. Cole, certify that:

1. I have reviewed this report on Form 10-K of Universal Forest Products, Inc.;

2. Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which such statements were made, not misleading with respect to the period covered by this report;

3. Based on my knowledge, the financial statements, and other financial information included in this report, fairly present in all material respects the financial condition, results of operations and cash flows of the registrant as of, and for, the periods presented in this report;

4. The registrant's other certifying officer and I are responsible for establishing and maintaining disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e)) and internal control over financial reporting (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(f) and 15d-15(f)) for the registrant and have:

a. Designed such disclosure controls and procedures, or caused such disclosure controls and procedures to be designed under our supervision, to ensure that material information relating to the registrant, including its consolidated subsidiaries, is made known to us by others within those entities, particularly during the period in which this report is being prepared;

b. Designed such internal control over financial reporting, or caused such internal control over financial reporting to designed under our supervision, to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles;

c. Evaluated the effectiveness of the registrant's disclosure controls and procedures and presented in this report our conclusions about the effectiveness of the disclosure controls and procedures, as of the end of the period covered by this report based on such evaluation; and

d. Disclosed in this report any change in the registrant's internal control over financial reporting that occurred during the registrant's most recent fiscal quarter (the registrant's fourth fiscal quarter in the case of an annual report) that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, the registrant's internal control over financial reporting; and

5. The registrant's other certifying officer and I have disclosed, based on our most recent evaluation of internal control over financial reporting, to the registrant's auditors and the Audit Committee of registrant's Board of Directors (or persons performing the equivalent functions):

a. All significant deficiencies and material weaknesses in the design or operation of internal control over financial reporting which are reasonably likely to adversely affect the registrant's ability to record, process, summarize and report financial information; and

b. Any fraud, whether or not material, that involves management or other employees who have a significant role in the registrant's internal control over financial reporting.

Date:	February 26, 2014	/s/ Michael R. Cole
		Michael R. Cole
		Chief Financial Officer,
		Principal Financial Officer and
		Principal Accounting Officer

EX-32.A

EXHIBIT 32(a)

CERTIFICATE OF THE

CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER OF

UNIVERSAL FOREST PRODUCTS, INC.

Pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 (18 U.S.C. 1350):

I, Matthew J. Missad, Chief Executive Officer of Universal Forest Products, Inc., certify, to the best of my knowledge and belief, pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 (18 U.S.C. 1350) that:

(1)The report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 28, 2013, which this statement accompanies, fully complies with requirements of Section 13(a) or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934; and

(2)The information contained in this report on Form 10-K for the period ended December 28, 2013 fairly presents, in all material respects, the financial condition and results of operations of Universal Forest Products, Inc.

		UNIVERSAL FOREST PRODUCTS, INC.
Date:	February 26, 2014	By:	/s/ Matthew J. Missad
			Matthew J. Missad
		Its:	Chief Executive Officer and
			Principal Executive Officer

The signed original of this written statement required by Section 906, or any other document authenticating, acknowledging, or otherwise adopting the signature that appears in typed form within the electronic version of this written statement required by Section 906, has been provided to Universal Forest Products, Inc. and will be retained by Universal Forest Products, Inc. and furnished to the Securities and Exchange Commission or its staff upon request.

EX-32.B

EXHIBIT 32(b)

CERTIFICATE OF THE

CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER OF

UNIVERSAL FOREST PRODUCTS, INC.

Pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 (18 U.S.C. 1350):

I, Michael R. Cole, Chief Financial Officer of Universal Forest Products, Inc., certify, to the best of my knowledge and belief, pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 (18 U.S.C. 1350) that:

(1)The report on Form 10-K for the period ended December 28, 2013, which this statement accompanies, fully complies with requirements of Section 13(a) or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934; and

(2)The information contained in this report on Form 10-K for the period ended December 28, 2013 fairly presents, in all material respects, the financial condition and results of operations of Universal Forest Products, Inc.

		UNIVERSAL FOREST PRODUCTS, INC.
Date:	February 26, 2014	By:	/s/ Michael R. Cole
			Michael R. Cole
		Its:	Chief Financial Officer,
			Principal Financial Officer and
			Principal Accounting Officer

The signed original of this written statement required by Section 906, or any other document authenticating, acknowledging, or otherwise adopting the signature that appears in typed form within the electronic version of this written statement required by Section 906, has been provided to Universal Forest Products, Inc. and will be retained by Universal Forest Products, Inc. and furnished to the Securities and Exchange Commission or its staff upon request.

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NET LOSS (GAIN) ON DISPOSITION OF ASSETS, EARLY RETIRMENT AND OTHER IMPAIRMENT AND EXIT CHARGES (Details) (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2012	Jun. 25, 2011
NET LOSS (GAIN) ON DISPOSITION OF ASSETS, EARLY RETIRMENT AND OTHER IMPAIRMENT AND EXIT CHARGES [Abstract]
Proceeds from sale of real estate	$ 12.1
Pre-tax gain from sale of real estate	7.2
Present value of future noncompete agreement payments		$ 2.6

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COMMITMENTS, CONTINGENCIES, AND GUARANTEES (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 28, 2013	Dec. 29, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
COMMITMENTS, CONTINGENCIES, AND GUARANTEES [Abstract]
Estimated costs to complete future remediation efforts	$ 3,500,000	$ 3,500,000
Loss contingency for a Canadian anti-dumping duty	600,000	2,300,000
Long-term Purchase Commitment [Line Items]
Anti Dumping Duty Assessment	1,526,000	2,328,000	0
Surety Bonds and Letters of Credit [Abstract]
Payment and performance bonds outstanding	24,200,000
Expiration period of surety bonds	2 years
Completed projects still under warranty	17,700,000
Outstanding letters of credit	26,500,000	28,700,000
Irrevocable letters of credit in favor of our insurers outstanding	16,700,000
Irrevocable letters of credit in favor of our industrial development revenue bonds outstanding	9,800,000
Approximate identification and removal of contaminants costs	600,000
Capital Addition Purchase Commitments [Member]
Long-term Purchase Commitment [Line Items]
Outstanding purchase commitments on capital projects	4,200,000
Imports [Member]
Long-term Purchase Commitment [Line Items]
Anti Dumping Duty Assessment	$ 900,000

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INCOME TAXES (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 28, 2013	Dec. 29, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Current Payable [Abstract]
Federal	$ 12,683	$ 5,167	$ 453
State and local	3,381	2,160	1,419
Foreign	3,928	3,123	3,000
Total current payable	19,992	10,450	4,872
Net Deferred [Abstract]
Federal	3,696	3,464	(1,884)
State and local	600	946	(137)
Foreign	166	194	23
Total net deferred	4,462	4,604	(1,998)
Total income tax expense	24,454	15,054	2,874
Components of earnings before income taxes [Abstract]
U.S.	59,334	31,768	328
Foreign	10,924	9,296	8,459
Total	70,258	41,064	8,787
Effective income tax rate reconciliation [Abstract]
Statutory federal income tax rate (in hundredths)	35.00%	35.00%	34.00%
State and local taxes (net of federal benefits) (in hundredths)	4.20%	5.20%	8.20%
Effect of noncontrolling owned interest in earnings of partnerships (in hundredths)	(0.30%)	(0.50%)	(3.00%)
Manufacturing deduction (in hundredths)	(2.00%)	(1.60%)	(1.90%)
Tax credits, including foreign tax credit (in hundredths)	(2.50%)	(1.20%)	(15.40%)
Change in valuation allowance (in hundredths)	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%
Change in uncertain tax positions reserve (in hundredths)	0.60%	(1.00%)	0.40%
Foreign rate differential (in hundredths)	0.30%	0.70%	0.40%
Other permanent differences (in hundredths)	0.60%	1.10%	4.90%
Other, net (in hundredths)	(1.10%)	(1.10%)	4.90%
Effective income tax rate (in hundredths)	34.80%	36.60%	32.50%
Components of Deferred Tax Assets [Abstract]
Employee benefits	7,698	7,295
Net operating loss carryforwards	1,136	1,780
Foreign subsidiary capital loss carryforward	628	671
Other tax credits	2,141	1,494
Inventory	113	838
Reserves on receivables	1,011	1,193
Accrued expenses	4,470	2,995
Other, net	3,172	2,673
Gross deferred income tax assets	20,369	18,939
Valuation allowance	(1,021)	(859)
Deferred income tax assets	19,348	18,080
Components of Deferred Tax Liabilities [Abstract]
Depreciation	(21,114)	(18,248)
Intangibles	(15,269)	(12,781)
Other, net	(1,522)	(1,010)
Deferred income tax liabilities	(37,905)	(32,039)
Net deferred income tax liability	$ (18,557)	$ (13,959)

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ACCOUNTING FOR UNCERTAINTY IN INCOME TAXES (Tables)

12 Months Ended

Dec. 28, 2013

ACCOUNTING FOR UNCERTAINTY IN INCOME TAXES [Abstract]

Reconciliation of beginning and ending amount of unrecognized tax benefits

A reconciliation of the beginning and ending amount of unrecognized tax benefits is as follows (in thousands):

	2013			2012			2011
Gross unrecognized tax benefits beginning of year	$	1,531		$	1,837		$	1,253
Increase in tax positions for prior years		230			1			225
Increase in tax positions for current year		481			68			391
Settlements with taxing authorities		-			(137	)		-
Lapse in statute of limitations		(319	)		(238	)		(32	)
Gross unrecognized tax benefits end of year	$	1,923		$	1,531		$	1,837

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SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (Tables)

12 Months Ended

Dec. 28, 2013

SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES [Abstract]

Accounts Receivable Allowances

The following table presents the activity in our accounts receivable allowances (in thousands):

				Additions
				Charged to
	Beginning			Costs and							Ending
	Balance			Expenses			Deductions*				Balance
Year Ended December 28, 2013:
Allowance for possible losses on accounts receivable		$	2,550		$	17,114		$	(17,604	)		$	2,060
Year Ended December 29, 2012:
Allowance for possible losses on accounts receivable		$	2,053		$	16,687		$	(16,190	)		$	2,550
Year Ended December 31, 2011:
Allowance for possible losses on accounts receivable		$	2,611		$	18,144		$	(18,702	)		$	2,053

* Includes accounts charged off, discounts given to customers and actual customer returns and allowances.

Notes Receivable Allowances

The following table presents the activity in our notes receivable allowances (in thousands):

	Beginning Balance		Additions		Deductions			Ending Balance
Year Ended December 28, 2013: Allowance for possible losses on Notes receivable	$	3,226	$	887	$	(3,088	)	$	1,025
Year Ended December 29, 2012: Allowance for possible losses on Notes receivable	$	-	$	3,226	$	-		$	3,226

Estimated Useful Lives of Property, Plant, and Equipment

Property, plant, and equipment are stated at cost.  Expenditures for renewals and betterments are capitalized, and maintenance and repairs are expensed as incurred.  Amortization of assets held under capital leases is included in depreciation and amortized over the shorter of the estimated useful life of the asset or the lease term.  Depreciation is computed principally by the straight-line method over the estimated useful lives of the assets as follows:

Land improvements	5 to 15 years
Buildings and improvements	15 to 31.5 years
Machinery, equipment and office furniture	3 to 10 years

Percentage of Completion Account Balances

The following table presents the balances of percentage-of-completion accounts on December 28, 2013 and December 29, 2012 which are included in other current assets and other accrued liabilities, respectively (in thousands):

	2013		2012
Cost and Earnings in Excess of Billings	$	6,903	$	4,981
Billings in Excess of Cost and Earnings		2,858		2,020

Computation of Earnings Per Share

The computation of earnings per share (“EPS”) is as follows (in thousands):

	December 28, 2013			December 29, 2012			December 31, 2011
Numerator:
Net earnings attributable to controlling interest	$	43,082		$	23,934		$	4,549
Adjustment for earnings allocated to non-vested restricted common stock		(412	)		(210	)		(38	)
Net earnings for calculating EPS	$	42,670		$	23,724		$	4,511
Denominator:
Weighted average shares outstanding		19,952			19,800			19,572
Adjustment for non-vested restricted common stock		(191	)		(173	)		(165	)
Shares for calculating basic EPS		19,761			19,627			19,407
Effect of dilutive stock options		54			6			126
Shares for calculating diluted EPS		19,815			19,633			19,533
Net earnings per share:
Basic	$	2.16		$	1.21		$	0.23
Diluted	$	2.15		$	1.21		$	0.23

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SEGMENT REPORTING (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended								12 Months Ended
	Dec. 28, 2013	Sep. 28, 2013	Jun. 29, 2013	Mar. 30, 2013	Dec. 29, 2012	Sep. 29, 2012	Jun. 30, 2012	Mar. 31, 2012	Dec. 28, 2013 Segment	Dec. 29, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
SEGMENT REPORTING [Abstract]
Number of reporting segments									4
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Net sales to outside customers	$ 525,738	$ 651,780	$ 738,436	$ 554,494	$ 470,763	$ 533,366	$ 593,693	$ 457,111	$ 2,470,448	$ 2,054,933	$ 1,822,336
Intersegment net sales									113,766	95,926	131,401
Interest expense									4,851	4,053	3,732
Amortization expense									2,473	2,918	5,183
Depreciation expense									31,091	30,461	30,804
Segment earnings from operations									74,268	44,528	12,011
Segment assets	916,987				860,540				916,987	860,540	764,007
Capital expenditures									40,023	30,344	32,932
Percentage of sales to a single customer (in hundredths)									17.00%	18.00%	23.00%
Revenues from External Customers and Long-Lived Assets [Line Items]
Net Sales									2,470,448	2,054,933	1,822,336
Long-Lived Tangible Assets	249,497				239,369				249,497	239,369	237,847
United States [Member]
Revenues from External Customers and Long-Lived Assets [Line Items]
Net Sales									2,410,313	2,005,740	1,779,909
Long-Lived Tangible Assets	233,237				222,272				233,237	222,272	221,269
Foreign [Member]
Revenues from External Customers and Long-Lived Assets [Line Items]
Net Sales									60,135	49,193	42,427
Long-Lived Tangible Assets	16,260				17,097				16,260	17,097	16,578
Eastern and Western Divisions [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Net sales to outside customers									1,987,751	1,635,178	1,486,058
Intersegment net sales									86,050	62,806	77,858
Interest expense									404	373	440
Amortization expense									1,424	1,667	3,571
Depreciation expense									18,617	17,762	19,036
Segment earnings from operations									79,419	60,573	28,198
Segment assets	642,652				588,567				642,652	588,567	520,506
Capital expenditures									23,159	15,411	14,870
Site-Built [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Net sales to outside customers									272,114	222,824	183,120
Intersegment net sales									15,918	20,396	24,907
Interest expense									0	0	154
Amortization expense									0	0	0
Depreciation expense									2,284	2,054	2,380
Segment earnings from operations									7,947	1,299	(6,349)
Segment assets	103,227				102,923				103,227	102,923	87,160
Capital expenditures									2,310	830	1,007
All Other [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Net sales to outside customers									210,583	196,931	153,158
Intersegment net sales									11,798	12,724	28,636
Interest expense									0	51	0
Amortization expense									1,049	1,251	1,612
Depreciation expense									4,520	4,286	3,240
Segment earnings from operations									(2,366)	(11,316)	(8,731)
Segment assets	99,464				103,309				99,464	103,309	82,993
Capital expenditures									6,285	11,967	8,856
Corporate [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Net sales to outside customers									0	0	0
Intersegment net sales									0	0	0
Interest expense									4,447	3,629	3,138
Amortization expense									0	0	0
Depreciation expense									5,670	6,359	6,148
Segment earnings from operations									(10,732)	(6,028)	(1,107)
Segment assets	71,644				65,741				71,644	65,741	73,348
Capital expenditures									$ 8,269	$ 2,136	$ 8,199

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LEASES (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 28, 2013	Dec. 29, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Future minimum payments under non-cancelable operating leases [Abstract]
2014	$ 4,235,000
2015	2,115,000
2016	1,384,000
2017	976,000
2018	884,000
Thereafter	564,000
Total minimum lease payments	10,158,000
Rent expense	$ 5,200,000	$ 6,900,000	$ 9,600,000
Minimum [Member]
Operating Leased Assets [Line Items]
Term of lease	1 year
Renewal options of lease	5 years
Minimum [Member] | Motor Vehicles, Equipment and Aircraft [Member]
Operating Leased Assets [Line Items]
Term of lease	1 year
Maximum [Member]
Operating Leased Assets [Line Items]
Term of lease	10 years
Renewal options of lease	15 years
Maximum [Member] | Motor Vehicles, Equipment and Aircraft [Member]
Operating Leased Assets [Line Items]
Term of lease	10 years

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FAIR VALUE (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 28, 2013	Dec. 29, 2012
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Assets at fair value	$ 1,776	$ 3,060
Quoted Prices in Active Markets (Level 1) [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Assets at fair value	1,776	1,460
Prices with Other Observable Inputs (Level 2) [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Assets at fair value	0	1,600
Recurring [Member] | Money Market Funds [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Investments	62	62
Recurring [Member] | Domestic Stock Funds [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Investments	813	613
Recurring [Member] | International Stock Funds [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Investments	586	500
Recurring [Member] | Target Funds [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Investments	176	145
Recurring [Member] | Bond Funds [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Investments	139	140
Recurring [Member] | Mutual Funds [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Investments	1,776	1,398
Recurring [Member] | Quoted Prices in Active Markets (Level 1) [Member] | Money Market Funds [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Investments	62	62
Recurring [Member] | Quoted Prices in Active Markets (Level 1) [Member] | Domestic Stock Funds [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Investments	813	613
Recurring [Member] | Quoted Prices in Active Markets (Level 1) [Member] | International Stock Funds [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Investments	586	500
Recurring [Member] | Quoted Prices in Active Markets (Level 1) [Member] | Target Funds [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Investments	176	145
Recurring [Member] | Quoted Prices in Active Markets (Level 1) [Member] | Bond Funds [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Investments	139	140
Recurring [Member] | Quoted Prices in Active Markets (Level 1) [Member] | Mutual Funds [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Investments	1,776	1,398
Recurring [Member] | Prices with Other Observable Inputs (Level 2) [Member] | Money Market Funds [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Investments	0	0
Recurring [Member] | Prices with Other Observable Inputs (Level 2) [Member] | Domestic Stock Funds [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Investments	0	0
Recurring [Member] | Prices with Other Observable Inputs (Level 2) [Member] | International Stock Funds [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Investments	0	0
Recurring [Member] | Prices with Other Observable Inputs (Level 2) [Member] | Target Funds [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Investments	0	0
Recurring [Member] | Prices with Other Observable Inputs (Level 2) [Member] | Bond Funds [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Investments	0	0
Recurring [Member] | Prices with Other Observable Inputs (Level 2) [Member] | Mutual Funds [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Investments	0	0
Nonrecurring [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Property, plant and equipment	0	1,600
Nonrecurring [Member] | Quoted Prices in Active Markets (Level 1) [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Property, plant and equipment	0	0
Nonrecurring [Member] | Prices with Other Observable Inputs (Level 2) [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Property, plant and equipment	$ 0	$ 1,600

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QUARTERLY FINANCIAL INFORMATION (UNAUDITED) (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, except Per Share data, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended								12 Months Ended
	Dec. 28, 2013	Sep. 28, 2013	Jun. 29, 2013	Mar. 30, 2013	Dec. 29, 2012	Sep. 29, 2012	Jun. 30, 2012	Mar. 31, 2012	Dec. 28, 2013	Dec. 29, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
QUARTERLY FINANCIAL INFORMATION (UNAUDITED) [Abstract]
NET SALES	$ 525,738	$ 651,780	$ 738,436	$ 554,494	$ 470,763	$ 533,366	$ 593,693	$ 457,111	$ 2,470,448	$ 2,054,933	$ 1,822,336
Gross profit	64,229	78,289	80,216	57,818	44,142	55,227	72,075	53,666	280,552	225,109	199,727
Net earnings (loss)	8,660	15,015	16,373	5,756	(1,141)	4,756	18,010	4,386	45,804	26,010	5,913
Net earnings (loss) attributable to controlling interest	$ 7,995	$ 14,091	$ 15,772	$ 5,224	$ (1,927)	$ 4,198	$ 17,509	$ 4,155	$ 43,082	$ 23,934	$ 4,549
Basic earnings (loss) per share (in dollars per share)	$ 0.40	$ 0.71	$ 0.79	$ 0.26	$ (0.10)	$ 0.21	$ 0.88	$ 0.21	$ 2.16	$ 1.21	$ 0.23
Diluted earnings (loss) per share (in dollars per share)	$ 0.40	$ 0.71	$ 0.79	$ 0.26	$ (0.10)	$ 0.21	$ 0.88	$ 0.21	$ 2.15	$ 1.21	$ 0.23

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ACCOUNTING FOR UNCERTAINTY IN INCOME TAXES (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 28, 2013	Dec. 29, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Reconciliation of beginning and ending amount of unrecognized tax benefits [Roll Forward]
Gross unrecognized tax benefits beginning of year	$ 1,531,000	$ 1,837,000	$ 1,253,000
Increase in tax positions for prior years	230,000	1,000	225,000
Increase in tax positions for current year	481,000	68,000	391,000
Settlements with taxing authorities	0	(137,000)	0
Lapse in statute of limitations	(319,000)	(238,000)	(32,000)
Gross unrecognized tax benefits end of year	1,923,000	1,531,000	1,837,000
Income tax penalties and interest accrued	$ 200,000	$ 200,000	$ 300,000

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FAIR VALUE

12 Months Ended

Dec. 28, 2013

FAIR VALUE [Abstract]

FAIR VALUE

B FAIR VALUE

We apply the provisions of ASC 820, Fair Value Measurements and Disclosures, to assets and liabilities measured at fair value.  Assets and liabilities measured at fair value are as follows:

	December 28, 2013						December 29, 2012
(in thousands)	Quoted Prices in  Active Markets (Level 1)		Prices with Other Observable Inputs  (Level 2)		Total		Quoted  Prices in Active  Markets (Level 1)		Prices with  Other Observable Inputs  (Level 2)		Total
Recurring:
Money market funds	$	62		-	$	62	$	62		-	$	62
Mutual funds:
Domestic stock funds		813		-		813		613		-		613
International stock funds		586		-		586		500		-		500
Target funds		176		-		176		145		-		145
Bond funds		139		-		139		140		-		140
Total mutual funds		1,776		-		1,776		1,398		-		1,398
Non-Recurring:
Property, plant and equipment		-		-		-		-	$	1,600	$	1,600
Assets at fair value	$	1,776		-	$	1,776	$	1,460	$	1,600	$	3,060

We maintain money market and mutual funds in our non-qualified deferred compensation plan. These funds are valued at prices quoted in an active exchange market and are included in “Other Assets”.  During our 2012 fourth quarter evaluation of the recoverability of our long-lived assets, we identified certain idle facilities which required an impairment loss for the excess of carrying value over the fair value, and as such were stated at fair value.  The fair values of these long-lived property, plant and equipment assets are determined based on broker assessments of value, appraisals, or recent offers to acquire assets.  We have elected not to apply the fair value option under ASC 825, Financial Instruments, to any of our financial instruments except for those expressly required by U.S. GAAP.

We do not maintain any Level 3 assets or liabilities that would be based on significant unobservable inputs.

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DEFERRED COMPENSATION (Details) (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 28, 2013	Dec. 29, 2012
DEFERRED COMPENSATION [Abstract]
Deferred compensation liability	$ 2.0	$ 2.0
Cash surrender value of life insurance	2.0	2.0
Assets held by the Plan	1.8	1.5
Liabilities related to Plan	$ 8.4	$ 6.7

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DEBT (Tables)

12 Months Ended

Dec. 28, 2013

DEBT [Abstract]

Long-term Debt and Capital Lease Obligations

Long-term debt obligations are summarized as follows on December 28, 2013 and December 29, 2012 (amounts in thousands):

	2013		2012
Series 2012 Senior Notes Tranche A, due on December 17,2022, interest payable semi-annually at 3.89%	$	35,000	$	35,000
Series 2012 Senior Notes Tranche B, due on December 17,2024, interest payable semi-annually at 3.98%		40,000		40,000
Revolving credit facility totaling $265 million due on November 14, 2016,interest payable monthly at a floating rate (1.27% on December 29,2012)		-		11,090
Series 1999 Industrial Development Revenue Bonds, due on August 1, 2029, interest payable monthly at a floating rate (0.19% on December 28, 2013 and 0.35% on December 29, 2012)		3,300		3,300
Series 2000 Industrial Development Revenue Bonds, due on October 1, 2020, interest payable monthly at a floating rate (0.30% on December 28, 2013 and 0.46% on December 29, 2012)		2,700		2,700
Series 2001 Industrial Development Revenue Bonds Series 2002 Industrial Development Revenue Bonds, due on December 1, 2022, interest payable monthly at a floating rate (0.29% on December 28, 2013 and 0.45% on December 29, 2012)		3,700		3,700
		84,700		95,790
Less current portion		-		-
Long-term portion	$	84,700	$	95,790

Principal Maturities of Long-term Debt and Capital Lease Obligations

On December 28, 2013, the principal maturities of long-term debt and capital lease obligations are as follows (in thousands):

2014	$	-
2015		-
2016		-
2017		-
2017		-
Thereafter	$	84,700
	$	84,700

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GOODWILL AND OTHER INTANGIBLE ASSETS (Tables)

12 Months Ended

Dec. 28, 2013

GOODWILL AND OTHER INTANGIBLE ASSETS [Abstract]

Goodwill and Indefinite-Lived Intangible Assets

The changes in the net carrying amount of goodwill by reporting segment for the years ended December 28, 2013 and December 29, 2012, are as follows (in thousands):

	Eastern and Western			Site-Built		All Other		Total
Balance as of December 25, 2011	$	123,311		$	21,720	$	9,671	$	154,702
Acquisitions		2,514			-		-		2,514
Other		2,100			-		-		2,100
Balance as of December 29, 2012		127,925			21,720		9,671		159,316
Acquisitions		1,160			-		-		1,160
Other		(330	)		-		-		(330	)
Balance as of December 28, 2013	$	128,755		$	21,720	$	9,671	$	160,146

Other Intangible Assets

The following amounts were included in other amortizable intangible assets, net as of December 28, 2013 and December 29, 2012 (in thousands):

	2013					2012
	Assets		Accumulated Amortization			Assets		Accumulated Amortization
Non-compete agreements	$	1,340	$	(514	)	$	3,730	$	(3,366	)
Customer relationships		9,480		(6,832	)		8,860		(5,465	)
Licensing agreements		4,589		(1,606	)		4,589		(1,147	)
Patents		3,393		(2,609	)		3,250		(2,350	)
Total	$	18,802	$	(11,561	)	$	20,429	$	(12,328	)

Estimated Useful Lives of Intangible Assets

Amortization is computed principally by the straight-line method over the estimated useful lives of the intangible assets as follows:

Non-compete agreements	5 to 10 years
Customer relationship	5 to 8 years
Licensing agreements	10 years

Expected Amortization Expense

Amortization expense of intangibles totaled $2.5 million, $2.9 million and $5.2 million in 2013, 2012 and 2011, respectively.  The estimated amortization expense for intangibles for each of the five succeeding fiscal years is as follows (in thousands):

2014	$	2,184
2015		1,959
2016		954
2017		797
2018		535
Thereafter		812
Total	$	7,241

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COMMON STOCK (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended							12 Months Ended
	Dec. 28, 2013	Dec. 29, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011	Dec. 26, 2009	Dec. 25, 2010	Oct. 14, 2010	Nov. 14, 2001	Dec. 28, 2013 Stock Purchase Plan [Member]	Dec. 28, 2013 Stock Retainer Plan [Member]	Dec. 29, 2012 Stock Retainer Plan [Member]	Dec. 31, 2011 Stock Retainer Plan [Member]	Dec. 25, 2010 LTSIP [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Discount rate from fair market value on purchase date (in hundredths)								85.00%
Multiplier of retainer fee (in hundredths)									110.00%
Stock Retainer Plan expense									$ 400,000	$ 500,000	$ 500,000
Shares authorized for LTSIP (in shares)												1,000,000
Unused shares from prior plans (in shares)												1,600,000
Additional shares authorized per year, maximum (in shares)												200,000
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Outstanding [Roll Forward]
Outstanding, Beginning Balance (in shares)	110,106	191,334	359,997
Exercised (in shares)	(77,632)	(79,550)	(122,517)
Forfeited or expired (in shares)	0	(1,678)	(46,146)
Outstanding, Ending Balance (in shares)	32,474	110,106	191,334
Vested or expected to vest at December 28, 2013 (in shares)	(31,000)
Exercisable at December 28, 2013 (in shares)	1,474
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Outstanding, Weighted Average Exercise Price [Roll Forward]
Outstanding, Beginning Balance (in dollars per share)	$ 30.13	$ 26.60	$ 24.04
Exercised (in dollars per share)	$ 29.49	$ 21.82	$ 21.33
Forfeited or expired (in dollars per share)	$ 0	$ 21.84	$ 20.57
Outstanding, Ending Balance (in dollars per share)	$ 31.65	$ 30.13	$ 26.60
Vested or expected to vest at December 28, 2013 (in dollars per share)	$ 31.70
Exercisable (in dollars per share)	$ 30.64
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Additional Disclosures [Abstract]
Average Remaining Contractual Term of Shares Outstanding	1 year 6 months 18 days	1 year 7 months 20 days	1 year 9 months 29 days	2 years 4 months 6 days
Average Remaining Contractual Term of Shares Exercisable	0 years 7 months 2 days
Aggregated Intrinsic Value of Shares Outstanding	661,674	845,915	872,441		5,012,758
Total intrinsic value of options exercised	1,221,004	970,698	1,153,067
Aggregate Intrinsic Value of Shares Exercisable	31,529
Nonvested Restricted Awards, Number of Shares [Roll Forward]
Nonvested, Beginning Balance (in shares)	186,609	163,000	219,794
Granted (in shares)	36,481	37,433	71,950
Vested (in shares)	(9,955)	(859)	(113,244)
Forfeited (in shares)	(6,715)	(12,965)	(15,500)
Nonvested, Ending Balance (in shares)	206,420	186,609	163,000
Nonvested Restricted Awards, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value [Roll Forward]
Nonvested, Beginning Balance (in dollars per share)	$ 32.22	$ 31.75	$ 28.17
Granted (in dollars per share)	$ 40.58	$ 35.05	$ 38.19
Vested (in dollars per share)	$ 40.58	$ 29.72	$ 29.13
Forfeited (in dollars per share)	$ 31.96	$ 30.35	$ 30.12
Nonvested, Ending Balance (in dollars per share)	$ 32.52	$ 32.22	$ 31.75
Employee Service Share-based Compensation, Nonvested Restricted Awards, Total Compensation Cost Not yet Recognized [Abstract]
Nonvested restricted awards, unrecognized compensation expense	2,900,000	3,200,000	3,400,000		2,800,000
Nonvested restricted awards, weighted-average period to recognize expense	2 years	2 years 8 months 5 days	3 years 4 months 13 days	2 years 3 months 18 days
Share-based compensation expense	1,874,000	1,270,000	1,361,000
Income tax benefit from share-based compensation	400,000	500,000	500,000
Cash received from option exercises and share issuances under plans	2,100,000	2,000,000	3,000,000
Actual tax benefit realized from option exercises and share issuances under plans	$ 290,000	$ 765,000	$ 684,000
Stock Repurchase Program [Abstract]
Shares authorized for repurchase (in shares)						2,000,000	2,500,000
Repurchase of shares (in shares)			144,900
Cumulative total authorized shares available for repurchase (in shares)	3,000,000

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LEASES (Tables)

12 Months Ended

Dec. 28, 2013

LEASES [Abstract]

Future Minimum Lease Payments

We lease certain real estate under operating lease agreements with original terms ranging from one to ten years.  We are required to pay real estate taxes and other occupancy costs under these leases. Certain leases carry renewal options of five to fifteen years.  We also lease motor vehicles, equipment, and an aircraft under operating lease agreements for periods of one to ten years.  Future minimum payments under non-cancelable operating leases on December 28, 2013 are as follows (in thousands):

	Operating
	Leases
2014	$	4,235
2015		2,115
2016		1,384
2017		976
2018		884
Thereafter		564
Total minimum lease payments	$	10,158

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COMMON STOCK (Tables)

12 Months Ended

Dec. 28, 2013

COMMON STOCK [Abstract]

Stock Option Plans Activity

A summary of the transactions under the stock option plans is as follows:

	Stock Under Option			Weighted- Average Exercise Price Per Share		Average Remaining  Contractual  Term		Aggregate  Intrinsic Value
Outstanding at December 25, 2010		359,997			24.04		2.35		5,012,758
Exercised		(122,517	)		21.33				1,153,067
Forfeited or expired		(46,146	)		20.57
Outstanding at December 31, 2011		191,334			26.60		1.83		872,441
Exercised		(79,550	)		21.82				970,698
Forfeited or expired		(1,678	)		21.84
Outstanding at December 29, 2012		110,106			30.13		1.64		845,915
Exercised		(77,632	)		29.49				1,221,004
Forfeited or expired		-			-				-
Outstanding at December 28, 2013		32,474			31.65		1.55		661,674
Vested or expected to vest at December 28, 2013		(31,000	)		31.70
Exercisable at December 28, 2013		1,474		$	30.64		0.59	$	31,529

Nonvested Restricted Shares Activity

A summary of the nonvested restricted stock awards granted under the LTSIP is as follows:

	Restricted Awards			Weighted- Average  Grant Date  Fair Value		Unrecognized  Compensation Expense (in millions)		Weighted- Average Period to Recognize  Expense
Nonvested at December 25, 2010		219,794		$	28.17	$	2.8	2.30 years
Granted		71,950			38.19
Vested		(113,244	)		29.13
Forfeited		(15,500	)		30.12
Nonvested at December 31, 2011		163,000			31.75		3.4	3.37 years
Granted		37,433			35.05
Vested		(859	)		29.72
Forfeited		(12,965	)		30.35
Nonvested at December 29, 2012		186,609			32.22		3.2	2.68 years
Granted		36,481			40.58
Vested		(9,955	)		40.58
Forfeited		(6,715	)		31.96
Nonvested at December 28, 2013		206,420		$	32.52	$	2.9	2.00 years

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SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES

12 Months Ended

Dec. 28, 2013

SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES [Abstract]

SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES

A. SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES

OPERATIONS

We design, manufacture and market wood and wood-alternative products for retail building materials home centers and other retailers, structural lumber and other products for the manufactured housing industry, engineered wood components for the residential construction market, and specialty wood packaging and components and packing materials for various industries. We also provide framing services for the residential market and forming products for concrete construction. Our consumer products operations offer a large portfolio of outdoor living products, including wood composite decking, decorative balusters, post caps and plastic lattice. Its lawn and garden group offers an array of products, such as trellises and arches, to retailers nationwide.

PRINCIPLES OF CONSOLIDATION

The consolidated financial statements include our accounts and those of our wholly-owned and majority-owned subsidiaries and partnerships.  In addition, we consolidate 50% owned entities over which we exercise control.  Intercompany transactions and balances have been eliminated.

NONCONTROLLING INTEREST IN SUBSIDIARIES

Noncontrolling interest in results of operations of consolidated subsidiaries represents the noncontrolling shareholders' share of the income or loss of various consolidated subsidiaries.  The noncontrolling interest reflects the original investment by these noncontrolling shareholders combined with their proportional share of the earnings or losses of these subsidiaries, net of distributions paid.

FISCAL YEAR

Our fiscal year is a 52 or 53 week period, ending on the last Saturday of December.  Unless otherwise stated, references to 2013, 2012, and 2011 relate to the fiscal years ended December 28, 2013, December 29, 2012, and December 31, 2011, respectively.  Fiscal years 2013 and 2012 were comprised of 52 weeks.  Fiscal year 2011 was comprised of 53 weeks.  This extra week added an additional $16 million in sales to 2011.  An additional week of cost of goods sold and expenses in 2011 also impacted our results for 2012 compared to 2011.

FAIR VALUE DISCLOSURES OF FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS

We follow ASC Topic 820, Fair Value Measurements and Disclosures, which provides a consistent definition of fair value, focuses on exit price, prioritizes the use of market-based inputs over entity-specific inputs for measuring fair value and establishes a three-tier hierarchy for fair value measurements. This topic requires fair value measurements to be classified and disclosed in one of the following three categories:

Ÿ Level 1 — Financial instruments with unadjusted, quoted prices listed on active market exchanges.

Ÿ Level 2 — Financial instruments lacking unadjusted, quoted prices from active market exchanges, including over-the-counter traded financial instruments. Financial instrument values are determined using prices for recently traded financial instruments with similar underlying terms and direct or indirect observational inputs, such as interest rates and yield curves at commonly quoted intervals.

Ÿ Level 3 — Financial instruments not actively traded on a market exchange and there is little, if any, market activity. Values are determined using significant unobservable inputs or valuation techniques.

CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS

Cash and cash equivalents consist of cash and highly-liquid investments purchased with an original maturity of three months or less.  There were no cash equivalents as of December 28, 2013 or December 29, 2012.

RESTRICTED CASH

Restricted cash consists of amounts required to be held for loss funding totaling $0.7 million and $0.5 million as of December 28, 2013 and December 29, 2012, respectively.  In addition, as of December 29, 2012, restricted cash included amounts held in escrow for the purchase of the operating assets of Custom Caseworks, Inc. totaling $6.3 million.

ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE AND ALLOWANCES

We perform periodic credit evaluations of our customers and generally do not require collateral.  Accounts receivable are due under a range of terms we offer to our customers.  Discounts are offered, in most instances, as an incentive for early payment.

We base our allowances related to receivables on historical credit and collections experience, and the specific identification of other potential problems, including the general economic climate.  Actual collections can differ, requiring adjustments to the allowances.  Individual accounts receivable balances are evaluated on a monthly basis, and those balances considered uncollectible are charged to the allowance.

The following table presents the activity in our accounts receivable allowances (in thousands):

				Additions
				Charged to
	Beginning			Costs and							Ending
	Balance			Expenses			Deductions*				Balance
Year Ended December 28, 2013:
Allowance for possible losses on accounts receivable		$	2,550		$	17,114		$	(17,604	)		$	2,060
Year Ended December 29, 2012:
Allowance for possible losses on accounts receivable		$	2,053		$	16,687		$	(16,190	)		$	2,550
Year Ended December 31, 2011:
Allowance for possible losses on accounts receivable		$	2,611		$	18,144		$	(18,702	)		$	2,053

* Includes accounts charged off, discounts given to customers and actual customer returns and allowances.

We record estimated sales returns, discounts, and other applicable adjustments as a reduction of net sales in the same period revenue is recognized.

Accounts receivable retainage amounts related to long term construction contracts totaled $8.3 million and $6.9 million as of December 28, 2013 and December 29, 2012, respectively.  All amounts are expected to be collected within one year.

NOTES RECEIVABLE AND ALLOWANCES

We have written agreements to receive repayment of funds borrowed from us, consisting of principal as well as any accrued interest, at a specified future date. We record a valuation allowance relating to these agreements for the portion that is expected to be uncollectible. The current portion of notes receivable, net of allowance, totaled $0.8 million and $0.2 million at December 28, 2013 and December 29, 2012, respectively and are included in “Other Current Assets”. The long-term portion of notes receivable, net of allowance, totaled $5.1 million and $7.7 million at December 28, 2013 and December 29, 2012, respectively and are included in “Other Assets”.  No allowance for possible losses on notes receivable existed at December 31, 2011.

The following table presents the activity in our notes receivable allowances (in thousands):

	Beginning Balance		Additions		Deductions			Ending Balance
Year Ended December 28, 2013: Allowance for possible losses on Notes receivable	$	3,226	$	887	$	(3,088	)	$	1,025
Year Ended December 29, 2012: Allowance for possible losses on Notes receivable	$	-	$	3,226	$	-		$	3,226

INVENTORIES

Inventories are stated at the lower of cost or market.  The cost of inventories includes raw materials, direct labor, and manufacturing overhead.  Cost is determined on a weighted average basis.  Raw materials consist primarily of unfinished wood products expected to be manufactured or treated prior to sale, while finished goods represent various manufactured and treated wood products ready for sale.  We have inventory on consignment at customer locations valued at $11.4 million as of December 28, 2013 and $10.9 million as of December 29, 2012.

PROPERTY, PLANT, AND EQUIPMENT

Property, plant, and equipment are stated at cost.  Expenditures for renewals and betterments are capitalized, and maintenance and repairs are expensed as incurred.  Amortization of assets held under capital leases is included in depreciation and amortized over the shorter of the estimated useful life of the asset or the lease term.  Depreciation is computed principally by the straight-line method over the estimated useful lives of the assets as follows:

Land improvements	5 to 15 years
Buildings and improvements	15 to 31.5 years
Machinery, equipment and office furniture	3 to 10 years

LONG-LIVED ASSETS

In accordance with ASC 360, Property, Plant, and Equipment (“ASC 360”), when an indicator of potential impairment exists, we evaluate the recoverability of our long-lived assets by determining whether unamortized balances could be recovered through undiscounted future operating cash flows over the remaining lives of the assets.  If the sum of the expected future cash flows was less than the carrying value of the assets, an impairment loss would be recognized for the excess of the carrying value over the fair value.

GOODWILL

In the second quarter of fiscal 2013, we changed our annual testing date for evaluating goodwill and indefinite-lived intangible asset impairment from the last day of the fiscal year to the first day of the Company’s fourth fiscal quarter for all reporting units and indefinite-lived intangible assets. This voluntary change in accounting method is preferable under the circumstances because it will allow us more time to complete the annual goodwill and indefinite-lived intangible asset impairment testing in advance of our year-end reporting.  This change does not delay, accelerate or avoid an impairment charge. The change is not applied retrospectively as it is impracticable to do so because retrospective application would require application of significant estimates and assumptions with the use of hindsight. Accordingly, the change will be applied prospectively.

FOREIGN CURRENCY

Our foreign operations use the local currency as their functional currency.  Accordingly, assets and liabilities are translated at exchange rates as of the balance sheet date and revenues and expenses are translated using weighted average rates, with translation adjustments included as a separate component of shareholders' equity. Gains and losses arising from re-measuring foreign currency transactions are included in earnings.

INSURANCE RESERVES

Our wholly-owned insurance captive, Ardellis Insurance Ltd.(“Ardellis”), was incorporated on April 21, 2001 under the laws of Bermuda and is licensed as a Class 2 insurer under the Insurance Act 1978 of Bermuda.

We are primarily self-insured for certain employee health benefits, and have self-funded retentions for general liability, automobile liability, property and workers' compensation.  We are fully self-insured for environmental liabilities.  The general liability, automobile liability, property, workers' compensation, and certain environmental liabilities are managed through Ardellis; the related assets and liabilities of which are included in the consolidated financial statements as of December 28, 2013 and December 29, 2012.  Our policy is to accrue amounts equal to actuarially determined or internally computed liabilities.  The actuarial and internal valuations are based on historical information along with certain assumptions about future events.  Changes in assumptions for such matters as legal actions, medical cost trends, and changes in claims experience could cause these estimates to change in the future.

In addition to providing coverage for the Company, Ardellis provides Excess Loss Insurance (primarily medical and prescription drug) to certain third parties.  As of December 28, 2013, Ardellis had nine such contracts in place.  The contracts have specific and/or aggregate coverage loss limits based on the election of the third parties.  Reserves associated with these contracts were $0.9 million at December 28, 2013 and $0.2 million at December 29, 2012, and are accrued based on third party actuarial valuations of the expected future liabilities.

INCOME TAXES

Deferred income tax assets and liabilities are computed for differences between the financial statement and tax basis of assets and liabilities that will result in taxable or deductible amounts in the future.  Such deferred income tax asset and liability computations are based on enacted tax laws and rates.  Valuation allowances are established when necessary to reduce deferred income tax assets to the amounts expected to be realized.  Income tax expense is the tax payable or refundable for the period plus or minus the change during the period in deferred income tax assets and liabilities.

REVENUE RECOGNITION

Revenue for product sales is recognized at the time the product is shipped to the customer. Generally, title passes at the time of shipment.  In certain circumstances, the customer takes title when the shipment arrives at the destination.  However, our shipping process is typically completed the same day.

Performance on construction contracts is reflected in operations using percentage-of-completion accounting, under either the cost to cost or units of delivery methods, depending on the nature of the business at individual operations.  Under percentage-of-completion using the cost to cost method, revenues and related earnings on construction contracts are measured by the relationships of actual costs incurred related to the total estimated costs.  Under percentage-of-completion using the units of delivery method, revenues and related earnings on construction contracts are measured by the relationships of actual units produced related to the total number of units.  Revisions in earnings estimates on the construction contracts are recorded in the accounting period in which the basis for such revisions becomes known.  Projected losses on individual contracts are charged to operations in their entirety when such losses become apparent.

Our construction contracts are generally entered into with a fixed price and completion of the projects can range from 6 to 18 months in duration.  Therefore, our operating results are impacted by, among many other things, labor rates and commodity costs.  During the year, we update our estimated costs to complete our projects using current labor and commodity costs and recognize losses to the extent that they exist.

The following table presents the balances of percentage-of-completion accounts on December 28, 2013 and December 29, 2012 which are included in other current assets and other accrued liabilities, respectively (in thousands):

	2013		2012
Cost and Earnings in Excess of Billings	$	6,903	$	4,981
Billings in Excess of Cost and Earnings		2,858		2,020

SHIPPING AND HANDLING OF PRODUCT

Shipping and handling costs that are charged to and reimbursed by the customer are recognized as revenue.  Costs incurred related to the shipment and handling of products are classified in cost of goods sold.

EARNINGS PER SHARE

The computation of earnings per share (“EPS”) is as follows (in thousands):

	December 28, 2013			December 29, 2012			December 31, 2011
Numerator:
Net earnings attributable to controlling interest	$	43,082		$	23,934		$	4,549
Adjustment for earnings allocated to non-vested restricted common stock		(412	)		(210	)		(38	)
Net earnings for calculating EPS	$	42,670		$	23,724		$	4,511
Denominator:
Weighted average shares outstanding		19,952			19,800			19,572
Adjustment for non-vested restricted common stock		(191	)		(173	)		(165	)
Shares for calculating basic EPS		19,761			19,627			19,407
Effect of dilutive stock options		54			6			126
Shares for calculating diluted EPS		19,815			19,633			19,533
Net earnings per share:
Basic	$	2.16		$	1.21		$	0.23
Diluted	$	2.15		$	1.21		$	0.23

No options were excluded from the computation of diluted EPS for 2013 or 2012.  Options to purchase 105,000 shares of common stock were not included in the computation of diluted EPS for 2011, because the options' exercise prices were greater than the average market price of the common stock during the period and, therefore, would be antidilutive.

USE OF ACCOUNTING ESTIMATES

The preparation of financial statements in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States requires us to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements as well as the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period.  We believe our estimates to be reasonable; however, actual results could differ from these estimates.

RECENTLY ISSUED ACCOUNTING STANDARDS

In February 2013, the FASB issued ASU 2013-02, Reporting of Amounts Reclassified Out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (ASC Topic 220) (“ASU 2013-02”).  ASU 2013-02 amends prior presentation of comprehensive income guidance. ASU 2013-02 requires that we report, in one place, the effect of significant reclassifications out of accumulated other comprehensive income on the respective line items in net income if the amount being reclassified is required to be reclassified in its entirety to net income. Our adoption of the provisions of ASU 2013-02 in the first quarter of 2013 did not affect our consolidated financial position, results of operations or cash flows.

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INCOME TAXES (Tables)

12 Months Ended

Dec. 28, 2013

INCOME TAXES [Abstract]

Components of income tax expense (benefit)

Income tax provisions for the years ended December 28, 2013, December 29, 2012, and December 31, 2011 are summarized as follows (in thousands):

	2013		2012		2011
Currently Payable:
Federal	$	12,683	$	5,167	$	453
State and local		3,381		2,160		1,419
Foreign		3,928		3,123		3,000
		19,992		10,450		4,872
Net Deferred:
Federal		3,696		3,464		(1,884	)
State and local		600		946		(137	)
Foreign		166		194		23
		4,462		4,604		(1,998	)
	$	24,454	$	15,054	$	2,874

Components of earnings before income taxes

The components of earnings before income taxes consist of the following:

	2013			2012			2011
U.S.		$	59,334		$	31,768		$	328
Foreign			10,924			9,296			8,459
Total		$	70,258		$	41,064		$	8,787

Effective income tax rate reconciliation

The effective income tax rates are different from the statutory federal income tax rates for the following reasons:

	2013			2012			2011
Statutory federal income tax rate		35.0	%		35.0	%		34.0	%
State and local taxes (net of  federal benefits)		4.2			5.2			8.2
Effect of noncontrolling owned interest in earnings of partnerships		(0.3	)		(0.5	)		(3.0	)
Manufacturing deduction		(2.0	)		(1.6	)		(1.9	)
Tax credits, including foreign tax credit		(2.5	)		(1.2	)		(15.4	)
Change in valuation allowance		-			-			-
Change in uncertain tax positions reserve		0.6			(1.0	)		0.4
Foreign rate differential		0.3			0.7			0.4
Other permanent differences		0.6			1.1			4.9
Other, net		(1.1	)		(1.1	)		4.9
Effective income tax rate		34.8	%		36.6	%		32.5	%

Components of deferred tax assets and liabilities

Temporary differences which give rise to deferred income tax assets and (liabilities) on December 28, 2013 and December 29, 2012 are as follows (in thousands):

	2013			2012
Employee benefits	$	7,698		$	7,295
Net operating loss carryforwards		1,136			1,780
Foreign subsidiary capital loss carryforward		628			671
Other tax credits		2,141			1,494
Inventory		113			838
Reserves on receivables		1,011			1,193
Accrued expenses		4,470			2,995
Other, net		3,172			2,673
Gross deferred income tax assets		20,369			18,939
Valuation allowance		(1,021	)		(859	)
Deferred income tax assets		19,348			18,080
Depreciation		(21,114	)		(18,248	)
Intangibles		(15,269	)		(12,781	)
Other, net		(1,522	)		(1,010	)
Deferred income tax liabilities		(37,905	)		(32,039	)
Net deferred income tax liability	$	(18,557	)	$	(13,959	)

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GOODWILL AND OTHER INTANGIBLE ASSETS (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 28, 2013	Dec. 29, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Acquired Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Non-compete agreements	$ 1,340	$ 3,730
Customer relationships	9,480	8,860
Licensing agreements	4,589	4,589
Patents	3,393	3,250
Total	18,802	20,429
Accumulated Amortization	(11,561)	(12,328)
Amortization of intangibles	2,473	2,918	5,183
Indefinite-lived intangible assets	2,340	2,340
Goodwill [Roll Forward]
Goodwill, Beginning Balance	159,316	154,702
Goodwill, Acquisitions	1,160	2,514
Goodwill, Other	(330)	2,100
Goodwill, Ending Balance	160,146	159,316	154,702
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Net, Amortization Expense, Fiscal Year Maturity [Abstract]
2014	2,184
2015	1,959
2016	954
2017	797
2018	535
Thereafter	812
Total	7,241	8,101
Non-compete Agreements [Member]
Acquired Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Accumulated Amortization	(514)	(3,366)
Non-compete Agreements [Member] | Minimum [Member]
Acquired Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Estimated useful lives of intangible assets	5 years
Non-compete Agreements [Member] | Maximum [Member]
Acquired Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Estimated useful lives of intangible assets	10 years
Customer Relationships [Member]
Acquired Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Accumulated Amortization	(6,832)	(5,465)
Customer Relationships [Member] | Minimum [Member]
Acquired Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Estimated useful lives of intangible assets	5 years
Customer Relationships [Member] | Maximum [Member]
Acquired Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Estimated useful lives of intangible assets	8 years
Licensing Agreements [Member]
Acquired Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Accumulated Amortization	(1,606)	(1,147)
Estimated useful lives of intangible assets	10 years
Patents [Member]
Acquired Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Accumulated Amortization	(2,609)	(2,350)
Eastern and Western [Member]
Goodwill [Roll Forward]
Goodwill, Beginning Balance	127,925	123,311
Goodwill, Acquisitions	1,160	2,514
Goodwill, Other	(330)	2,100
Goodwill, Ending Balance	128,755	127,925
Site-Built [Member]
Goodwill [Roll Forward]
Goodwill, Beginning Balance	21,720	21,720
Goodwill, Acquisitions	0	0
Goodwill, Other	0	0
Goodwill, Ending Balance	21,720	21,720
All Other [Member]
Goodwill [Roll Forward]
Goodwill, Beginning Balance	9,671	9,671
Goodwill, Acquisitions	0	0
Goodwill, Other	0	0
Goodwill, Ending Balance	$ 9,671	$ 9,671

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CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 28, 2013	Dec. 29, 2012
CURRENT ASSETS:
Cash and cash equivalents	$ 0	$ 7,647
Restricted cash	720	6,831
Accounts receivable, net	180,452	163,225
Inventories:
Raw materials	161,226	136,201
Finished goods	126,079	106,979
Total inventories	287,305	243,180
Refundable income taxes	2,235	7,521
Deferred income taxes	6,866	9,212
Other current assets	18,820	15,557
TOTAL CURRENT ASSETS	496,398	453,173
DEFERRED INCOME TAXES	1,365	1,759
OTHER ASSETS	12,087	14,583
GOODWILL	160,146	159,316
INDEFINITE-LIVED INTANGIBLE ASSETS	2,340	2,340
OTHER INTANGIBLE ASSETS, NET	7,241	8,101
PROPERTY, PLANT AND EQUIPMENT:
Land and improvements	115,155	108,545
Building and improvements	173,641	165,307
Machinery and equipment	260,807	239,175
Furniture and fixtures	23,233	23,750
Construction in progress	5,866	6,818
PROPERTY, PLANT AND EQUIPMENT, GROSS	578,702	543,595
Less accumulated depreciation and amortization	(341,292)	(322,327)
PROPERTY, PLANT AND EQUIPMENT, NET	237,410	221,268
TOTAL ASSETS	916,987	860,540
CURRENT LIABILITIES:
Cash overdraft	1,079	0
Accounts payable	72,918	66,054
Accrued liabilities:
Compensation and benefits	45,018	34,728
Other	20,084	14,002
TOTAL CURRENT LIABILITIES	139,099	114,784
LONG-TERM DEBT	84,700	95,790
DEFERRED INCOME TAXES	26,788	24,930
OTHER LIABILITIES	16,666	17,511
TOTAL LIABILITIES	267,253	253,015
Controlling interest shareholders' equity:
Preferred stock, no par value; shares authorized 1,000,000; issued and outstanding, none	0	0
Common stock, no par value; shares authorized 40,000,000; issued and outstanding, 19,948,270 and 19,799,606	19,948	19,800
Additional paid-in capital	156,129	149,805
Retained earnings	461,812	426,887
Accumulated other comprehensive earnings	3,466	4,258
Employee stock notes receivable	(732)	(982)
Total controlling interest shareholders' equity	640,623	599,768
Noncontrolling interest	9,111	7,757
TOTAL SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY	649,734	607,525
TOTAL LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY	$ 916,987	$ 860,540

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RETIREMENT PLANS (Details) (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 28, 2013	Dec. 29, 2012
RETIREMENT PLANS [Abstract]
Employer matching contribution, percent (in hundredths)	25.00%	25.00%
Defined contribution plan, cost recognized	$ 1.7	$ 1.6
Maximum annual contribution per employee (in hundredths)	6.00%	6.00%
Percentage of officer's highest base salary (in hundredths)	150.00%
Years preceding separation from service	3 years
Liabilities related to Plan	$ 4.0	$ 3.4

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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY (Parenthetical) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 28, 2013	Dec. 29, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]
Cash dividends per share (in dollars per share)	$ 0.410	$ 0.400	$ 0.400
Issuance of shares under employee stock plans (in shares)	76,492	89,574	137,029
Issuance of shares under stock grant programs (in shares)	30,808	49,536	150,376
Issuance of shares under deferred compensation plans (in shares)	43,914	37,437	7,995

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QUARTERLY FINANCIAL INFORMATION (UNAUDITED) (Tables)

12 Months Ended

Dec. 28, 2013

QUARTERLY FINANCIAL INFORMATION (UNAUDITED) [Abstract]

Quarterly Financial Information

The following table sets forth selected financial information for all of the quarters, each consisting of 13 weeks during the years ended December 28, 2013 and December 29, 2012 (in thousands, except per share data):

	First				Second				Third				Fourth
	2013		2012		2013		2012		2013		2012		2013		2012
Net sales	$	554,494	$	457,111	$	738,436	$	593,693	$	651,780	$	533,366	$	525,738	$	470,763
Gross profit		57,818		53,666		80,216		72,075		78,289		55,227		64,229		44,142
Net earnings (loss)		5,756		4,386		16,373		18,010		15,015		4,756		8,660		(1,141	)
Net earnings (loss) attributable to controlling interest		5,224		4,155		15,772		17,509		14,091		4,198		7,995		(1,927	)
Basic earnings (loss) per share		0.26		0.21		0.79		0.88		0.71		0.21		0.40		(0.10	)
Diluted earnings (loss) per share		0.26		0.21		0.79		0.88		0.71		0.21		0.40		(0.10	)

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SEGMENT REPORTING

12 Months Ended

Dec. 28, 2013

SEGMENT REPORTING [Abstract]

SEGMENT REPORTING

O. SEGMENT REPORTING

ASC 280, Segment Reporting (“ASC 280”) defines operating segments as components of an enterprise about which separate financial information is available that is evaluated regularly by the chief operating decision maker in deciding how to allocate resources and in assessing performance.

Our operating segments consist of the Eastern, Western, Site-Built, Consumer Products, Pinelli Universal and Distribution divisions.  In accordance with ASC 280, due to the similar economic characteristics, nature of products, distribution methods, and customers, we have aggregated our Eastern and Western operating segments into one reportable segment.  The Site-Built division is considered a separate reportable segment.  Our other divisions do not collectively form a reportable segment because their respective operations are dissimilar and they do not meet the applicable quantitative requirements.  These operations have been included in the “All Other” column of the table below.  The “Corporate” column includes unallocated administrative costs.

	2013
	Eastern and Western Divisions		Site-Built		All Other			Corporate			Total
Net sales to outside customers	$	1,987,751	$	272,114	$	210,583		$	-		$	2,470,448
Intersegment net sales		86,050		15,918		11,798			-			113,766
Interest expense		404		-		-			4,447			4,851
Amortization  expense		1,424		-		1,049			-			2,473
Depreciation expense		18,617		2,284		4,520			5,670			31,091
Segment earnings from operations		79,419		7,947		(2,366	)		(10,732	)		74,268
Segment assets		642,652		103,227		99,464			71,644			916,987
Capital expenditures		23,159		2,310		6,285			8,269			40,023

	2012
	Eastern and Western Divisions		Site-Built		All Other			Corporate			Total
Net sales to outside customers	$	1,635,178	$	222,824	$	196,931		$	-		$	2,054,933
Intersegment net sales		62,806		20,396		12,724			-			95,926
Interest expense		373		-		51			3,629			4,053
Amortization  expense		1,667		-		1,251			-			2,918
Depreciation expense		17,762		2,054		4,286			6,359			30,461
Segment earnings from operations		60,573		1,299		(11,316	)		(6,028	)		44,528
Segment assets		588,567		102,923		103,309			65,741			860,540
Capital expenditures		15,411		830		11,967			2,136			30,344

	2011
	Eastern and Western Divisions		Site-Built			All Other			Corporate			Total
Net sales to outside customers	$	1,486,058	$	183,120		$	153,158		$	-		$	1,822,336
Intersegment net sales		77,858		24,907			28,636			-			131,401
Interest expense		440		154			-			3,138			3,732
Amortization  expense		3,571		-			1,612			-			5,183
Depreciation expense		19,036		2,380			3,240			6,148			30,804
Segment earnings from operations		28,198		(6,349	)		(8,731	)		(1,107	)		12,011
Segment assets		520,506		87,160			82,993			73,348			764,007
Capital expenditures		14,870		1,007			8,856			8,199			32,932

In 2013, 2012, and 2011, 17%, 18%, and 23% of net sales, respectively, were to a single customer.

Information regarding principal geographic areas was as follows (in thousands):

	2013						2012						2011
	Net Sales			Long-Lived Tangible Assets			Net Sales			Long-Lived Tangible Assets			Net Sales			Long-Lived Tangible Assets
United States		$	2,410,313		$	233,237		$	2,005,740		$	222,272		$	1,779,909		$	221,269
Foreign			60,135			16,260			49,193			17,097			42,427			16,578
Total		$	2,470,448		$	249,497		$	2,054,933		$	239,369		$	1,822,336		$	237,847

Sales generated in Canada and Mexico are primarily to customers in the United States of America.

The following table presents, for the periods indicated, our percentage of value-added and commodity-based sales to total sales.

	Value-Added			Commodity-Based
2013		58.1	%		41.9	%
2012		58.7	%		41.3	%
2011		58.8	%		41.2	%

Value-added product sales consist of fencing, decking, lattice, and other specialty products sold to the retail building materials market, specialty wood packaging, engineered wood components, and wood-alternative products.  Engineered wood components include roof trusses, wall panels, and floor systems.Wood-alternative products consist primarily of composite wood and plastics.  Although we consider the treatment of dimensional lumber with certain chemical preservatives a value-added process, treated lumber is not presently included in the value-added sales totals.  Commodity-based product sales consist primarily of remanufactured lumber and preservative treated lumber.

The following table presents, for the periods indicated, our gross sales (in thousands) by major product classification.

	Years Ended
	December 28,			December 29,			December 31,
	2013			2012			2011
Value-Added Sales
Trusses – residential, modular and manufactured housing	$	238,093		$	185,939		$	148,715
Fencing		120,765			125,887			145,486
Decking and railing – composite,  wood and other		131,102			123,935			126,832
Turn-key framing and installed sales		159,811			137,633			120,317
Industrial packaging and components		251,224			199,595			174,057
Engineered wood products (eg. LVL; i-joist)		60,335			50,703			41,313
Manufactured brite and other lumber		64,465			56,991			49,355
Wall panels		36,908			23,584			19,049
Outdoor DIY products (eg. stakes; landscape ties)		47,251			38,916			40,716
Construction and building materials (eg. door packages; drywall)		162,362			125,446			94,768
Lattice – plastic and wood		38,959			38,005			42,792
Manufactured brite and other panels		80,335			61,013			39,772
Siding, trim and moulding		29,157			24,996			20,088
Hardware		16,295			13,350			12,094
Manufactured treated lumber		11,183			11,566			11,749
Manufactured treated panels		5,882			6,336			5,418
Other		106			54			94
Total Value-Added Sales		1,454,233			1,223,949			1,092,615
Commodity-Based Sales
Non-manufactured brite and other lumber		421,071			348,083			304,070
Non-manufactured treated lumber		349,156			285,929			285,340
Non-manufactured brite and other panels		239,641			194,144			144,236
Non-manufactured treated panels		30,450			25,782			23,386
Other		9,361			8,118			7,767
Total Commodity-Based Sales		1,049,679			862,056			764,799
Total Gross Sales		2,503,912			2,086,005			1,857,414
Sales allowances		(33,464	)		(31,072	)		(35,078	)
Total Net Sales		2,470,448			2,054,933		$	1,822,336

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SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended								12 Months Ended
	Dec. 28, 2013 Contract	Sep. 28, 2013	Jun. 29, 2013	Mar. 30, 2013	Dec. 29, 2012	Sep. 29, 2012	Jun. 30, 2012	Mar. 31, 2012	Dec. 28, 2013 Week Contract		Dec. 29, 2012 Week		Dec. 31, 2011 Week
PRINCIPLES OF CONSOLIDATION [Abstract]
Requisite ownership to consolidate (in hundredths)	50.00%								50.00%
FISCAL YEAR [Abstract]
Weeks in fiscal year									52		52		53
Additional sales due to additional week in fiscal year													$ 16,000,000
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS [Abstract]
Cash equivalents liquidity period	3 months								3 months
Cash equivalents	0				0				0		0
Amount required to be held for loss funding	700,000				500,000				700,000		500,000
Amounts held in escrow for purchase of operating assets of Custom Caseworks, Inc.	6,300,000								6,300,000
Allowance for Doubtful Accounts Receivable [Roll Forward]
Allowance for possible losses on accounts receivable, Beginning Balance				2,550,000				2,053,000	2,550,000		2,053,000		2,611,000
Allowance for possible losses on accounts receivable, Additions Charged to Costs and Expenses									17,114,000		16,687,000		18,144,000
Allowance for possible losses on accounts receivable, Deductions									(17,604,000)	[1]	(16,190,000)	[1]	(18,702,000)	[1]
Allowance for possible losses on accounts receivable, Ending Balance	2,060,000				2,550,000				2,060,000		2,550,000		2,053,000
ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE AND ALLOWANCES [ABSTRACT]
Accounts receivable retainage	8,300,000				6,900,000				8,300,000		6,900,000
Accounts receivable retainage, collection period									1 year
NOTES RECEIVABLE AND ALLOWANCES [Abstract]
Current portion of notes receivable	800,000				200,000				800,000		200,000
Notes receivable long term portion	5,100,000				7,700,000				5,100,000		7,700,000
Allowance for Notes Receivable [Roll Forward]
Allowance for possible losses on accounts receivable, Beginning Balance				3,226,000				0	3,226,000		0
Allowance for possible losses on notes receivable, Additions									887,000		3,226,000
Allowance for possible losses on notes receivable, Deductions									(3,088,000)		0
Allowance for possible losses on accounts receivable, Ending Balance	1,025,000				3,226,000				1,025,000		3,226,000		0
INVENTORIES [Abstract]
Inventory on consignment	11,400,000				10,900,000				11,400,000		10,900,000
INSURANCE RESERVES [Abstract]
Number of insurance contracts with third party by Ardellis	9								9
Reserve associated with contracts to third party by Ardellis	900,000				200,000				900,000		200,000
REVENUE RECOGNITION [Abstract]
Construction contracts completion term, minimum									6 months
Construction contracts completion term, maximum									18 months
Percentage-of-Completion Account Balances [Abstract]
Costs and Earnings in Excess of Billings	6,903,000				4,981,000				6,903,000		4,981,000
Billings in Excess of Cost and Earnings	2,858,000				2,020,000				2,858,000		2,020,000
Numerator [Abstract]
Net earnings attributable to controlling interest	7,995,000	14,091,000	15,772,000	5,224,000	(1,927,000)	4,198,000	17,509,000	4,155,000	43,082,000		23,934,000		4,549,000
Adjustment for earnings allocated to non-vested restricted common stock									(412,000)		(210,000)		(38,000)
Net earnings for calculating EPS									$ 42,670,000		$ 23,724,000		$ 4,511,000
Denominator [Abstract]
Weighted average shares outstanding (in shares)									19,952,000		19,800,000		19,572,000
Adjustment for non-vested restricted common stock (in shares)									(191,000)		(173,000)		(165,000)
Shares for calculating basic EPS (in shares)									19,761,000		19,627,000		19,407,000
Effect of dilutive stock options (in shares)									54,000		6,000		126,000
Shares for calculating diluted EPS (in shares)									19,815,000		19,633,000		19,533,000
Net earnings per share [Abstract]
Basic (in dollars per share)	$ 0.40	$ 0.71	$ 0.79	$ 0.26	$ (0.10)	$ 0.21	$ 0.88	$ 0.21	$ 2.16		$ 1.21		$ 0.23
Diluted (in dollars per share)	$ 0.40	$ 0.71	$ 0.79	$ 0.26	$ (0.10)	$ 0.21	$ 0.88	$ 0.21	$ 2.15		$ 1.21		$ 0.23
Stock Options [Member]
Antidilutive Securities Excluded from Computation of Earnings Per Share [Line Items]
Options excluded from computation of diluted EPS (in shares)									0		0		105,000
Land Improvements [Member] | Minimum [Member]
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Property, plant and equipment, useful life									5 years
Land Improvements [Member] | Maximum [Member]
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Property, plant and equipment, useful life									15 years
Building and Improvements [Member] | Minimum [Member]
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Property, plant and equipment, useful life									15 years
Building and Improvements [Member] | Maximum [Member]
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Property, plant and equipment, useful life									31 years 6 months
Machinery, Equipment and Office Furniture [Member] | Minimum [Member]
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Property, plant and equipment, useful life									3 years
Machinery, Equipment and Office Furniture [Member] | Maximum [Member]
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Property, plant and equipment, useful life									10 years

[1] Includes accounts charged off, discounts given to customers and actual customer returns and allowances.

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SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (Policies)

12 Months Ended

Dec. 28, 2013

SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES [Abstract]

PRINCIPLES OF CONSOLIDATION

PRINCIPLES OF CONSOLIDATION

The consolidated financial statements include our accounts and those of our wholly-owned and majority-owned subsidiaries and partnerships.  In addition, we consolidate 50% owned entities over which we exercise control.  Intercompany transactions and balances have been eliminated.

NONCONTROLLING INTEREST IN SUBSIDIAIRIES

NONCONTROLLING INTEREST IN SUBSIDIARIES

Noncontrolling interest in results of operations of consolidated subsidiaries represents the noncontrolling shareholders' share of the income or loss of various consolidated subsidiaries.  The noncontrolling interest reflects the original investment by these noncontrolling shareholders combined with their proportional share of the earnings or losses of these subsidiaries, net of distributions paid.

FISCAL YEAR

FISCAL YEAR

Our fiscal year is a 52 or 53 week period, ending on the last Saturday of December.  Unless otherwise stated, references to 2013, 2012, and 2011 relate to the fiscal years ended December 28, 2013, December 29, 2012, and December 31, 2011, respectively.  Fiscal years 2013 and 2012 were comprised of 52 weeks.  Fiscal year 2011 was comprised of 53 weeks.  This extra week added an additional $16 million in sales to 2011.  An additional week of cost of goods sold and expenses in 2011 also impacted our results for 2012 compared to 2011.

FAIR VALUE DISCLOSURES OF FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS

FAIR VALUE DISCLOSURES OF FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS

We follow ASC Topic 820, Fair Value Measurements and Disclosures, which provides a consistent definition of fair value, focuses on exit price, prioritizes the use of market-based inputs over entity-specific inputs for measuring fair value and establishes a three-tier hierarchy for fair value measurements. This topic requires fair value measurements to be classified and disclosed in one of the following three categories:

Ÿ Level 1 — Financial instruments with unadjusted, quoted prices listed on active market exchanges.

Ÿ Level 2 — Financial instruments lacking unadjusted, quoted prices from active market exchanges, including over-the-counter traded financial instruments. Financial instrument values are determined using prices for recently traded financial instruments with similar underlying terms and direct or indirect observational inputs, such as interest rates and yield curves at commonly quoted intervals.

Ÿ Level 3 — Financial instruments not actively traded on a market exchange and there is little, if any, market activity. Values are determined using significant unobservable inputs or valuation techniques.

CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS

CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS

Cash and cash equivalents consist of cash and highly-liquid investments purchased with an original maturity of three months or less.  There were no cash equivalents as of December 28, 2013 or December 29, 2012.

RESTRICTED CASH

RESTRICTED CASH

Restricted cash consists of amounts required to be held for loss funding totaling $0.7 million and $0.5 million as of December 28, 2013 and December 29, 2012, respectively.  In addition, as of December 29, 2012, restricted cash included amounts held in escrow for the purchase of the operating assets of Custom Caseworks, Inc. totaling $6.3 million.

ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE AND ALLOWANCES

ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE AND ALLOWANCES

We perform periodic credit evaluations of our customers and generally do not require collateral.  Accounts receivable are due under a range of terms we offer to our customers.  Discounts are offered, in most instances, as an incentive for early payment.

We base our allowances related to receivables on historical credit and collections experience, and the specific identification of other potential problems, including the general economic climate.  Actual collections can differ, requiring adjustments to the allowances.  Individual accounts receivable balances are evaluated on a monthly basis, and those balances considered uncollectible are charged to the allowance.

The following table presents the activity in our accounts receivable allowances (in thousands):

				Additions
				Charged to
	Beginning			Costs and							Ending
	Balance			Expenses			Deductions*				Balance
Year Ended December 28, 2013:
Allowance for possible losses on accounts receivable		$	2,550		$	17,114		$	(17,604	)		$	2,060
Year Ended December 29, 2012:
Allowance for possible losses on accounts receivable		$	2,053		$	16,687		$	(16,190	)		$	2,550
Year Ended December 31, 2011:
Allowance for possible losses on accounts receivable		$	2,611		$	18,144		$	(18,702	)		$	2,053

* Includes accounts charged off, discounts given to customers and actual customer returns and allowances.

We record estimated sales returns, discounts, and other applicable adjustments as a reduction of net sales in the same period revenue is recognized.

Accounts receivable retainage amounts related to long term construction contracts totaled $8.3 million and $6.9 million as of December 28, 2013 and December 29, 2012, respectively.  All amounts are expected to be collected within one year.

NOTES RECEIVABLE AND ALLOWANCES

NOTES RECEIVABLE AND ALLOWANCES

We have written agreements to receive repayment of funds borrowed from us, consisting of principal as well as any accrued interest, at a specified future date. We record a valuation allowance relating to these agreements for the portion that is expected to be uncollectible. The current portion of notes receivable, net of allowance, totaled $0.8 million and $0.2 million at December 28, 2013 and December 29, 2012, respectively and are included in “Other Current Assets”. The long-term portion of notes receivable, net of allowance, totaled $5.1 million and $7.7 million at December 28, 2013 and December 29, 2012, respectively and are included in “Other Assets”.  No allowance for possible losses on notes receivable existed at December 31, 2011.

The following table presents the activity in our notes receivable allowances (in thousands):

	Beginning Balance		Additions		Deductions			Ending Balance
Year Ended December 28, 2013: Allowance for possible losses on Notes receivable	$	3,226	$	887	$	(3,088	)	$	1,025
Year Ended December 29, 2012: Allowance for possible losses on Notes receivable	$	-	$	3,226	$	-		$	3,226

INVENTORIES

INVENTORIES

Inventories are stated at the lower of cost or market.  The cost of inventories includes raw materials, direct labor, and manufacturing overhead.  Cost is determined on a weighted average basis.  Raw materials consist primarily of unfinished wood products expected to be manufactured or treated prior to sale, while finished goods represent various manufactured and treated wood products ready for sale.  We have inventory on consignment at customer locations valued at $11.4 million as of December 28, 2013 and $10.9 million as of December 29, 2012.

PROPERTY, PLANT, AND EQUIPMENT

PROPERTY, PLANT, AND EQUIPMENT

Property, plant, and equipment are stated at cost.  Expenditures for renewals and betterments are capitalized, and maintenance and repairs are expensed as incurred.  Amortization of assets held under capital leases is included in depreciation and amortized over the shorter of the estimated useful life of the asset or the lease term.  Depreciation is computed principally by the straight-line method over the estimated useful lives of the assets as follows:

Land improvements	5 to 15 years
Buildings and improvements	15 to 31.5 years
Machinery, equipment and office furniture	3 to 10 years

LONG-LIVED ASSETS

LONG-LIVED ASSETS

In accordance with ASC 360, Property, Plant, and Equipment (“ASC 360”), when an indicator of potential impairment exists, we evaluate the recoverability of our long-lived assets by determining whether unamortized balances could be recovered through undiscounted future operating cash flows over the remaining lives of the assets.  If the sum of the expected future cash flows was less than the carrying value of the assets, an impairment loss would be recognized for the excess of the carrying value over the fair value.

GOODWILL

GOODWILL

In the second quarter of fiscal 2013, we changed our annual testing date for evaluating goodwill and indefinite-lived intangible asset impairment from the last day of the fiscal year to the first day of the Company’s fourth fiscal quarter for all reporting units and indefinite-lived intangible assets. This voluntary change in accounting method is preferable under the circumstances because it will allow us more time to complete the annual goodwill and indefinite-lived intangible asset impairment testing in advance of our year-end reporting.  This change does not delay, accelerate or avoid an impairment charge. The change is not applied retrospectively as it is impracticable to do so because retrospective application would require application of significant estimates and assumptions with the use of hindsight. Accordingly, the change will be applied prospectively.

FOREIGN CURRENCY

FOREIGN CURRENCY

Our foreign operations use the local currency as their functional currency.  Accordingly, assets and liabilities are translated at exchange rates as of the balance sheet date and revenues and expenses are translated using weighted average rates, with translation adjustments included as a separate component of shareholders' equity. Gains and losses arising from re-measuring foreign currency transactions are included in earnings.

INSURANCE RESERVES

INSURANCE RESERVES

Our wholly-owned insurance captive, Ardellis Insurance Ltd.(“Ardellis”), was incorporated on April 21, 2001 under the laws of Bermuda and is licensed as a Class 2 insurer under the Insurance Act 1978 of Bermuda.

We are primarily self-insured for certain employee health benefits, and have self-funded retentions for general liability, automobile liability, property and workers' compensation.  We are fully self-insured for environmental liabilities.  The general liability, automobile liability, property, workers' compensation, and certain environmental liabilities are managed through Ardellis; the related assets and liabilities of which are included in the consolidated financial statements as of December 28, 2013 and December 29, 2012.  Our policy is to accrue amounts equal to actuarially determined or internally computed liabilities.  The actuarial and internal valuations are based on historical information along with certain assumptions about future events.  Changes in assumptions for such matters as legal actions, medical cost trends, and changes in claims experience could cause these estimates to change in the future.

In addition to providing coverage for the Company, Ardellis provides Excess Loss Insurance (primarily medical and prescription drug) to certain third parties.  As of December 28, 2013, Ardellis had nine such contracts in place.  The contracts have specific and/or aggregate coverage loss limits based on the election of the third parties.  Reserves associated with these contracts were $0.9 million at December 28, 2013 and $0.2 million at December 29, 2012, and are accrued based on third party actuarial valuations of the expected future liabilities.

INCOME TAXES

INCOME TAXES

Deferred income tax assets and liabilities are computed for differences between the financial statement and tax basis of assets and liabilities that will result in taxable or deductible amounts in the future.  Such deferred income tax asset and liability computations are based on enacted tax laws and rates.  Valuation allowances are established when necessary to reduce deferred income tax assets to the amounts expected to be realized.  Income tax expense is the tax payable or refundable for the period plus or minus the change during the period in deferred income tax assets and liabilities.

REVENUE RECOGNITION

REVENUE RECOGNITION

Revenue for product sales is recognized at the time the product is shipped to the customer. Generally, title passes at the time of shipment.  In certain circumstances, the customer takes title when the shipment arrives at the destination.  However, our shipping process is typically completed the same day.

Performance on construction contracts is reflected in operations using percentage-of-completion accounting, under either the cost to cost or units of delivery methods, depending on the nature of the business at individual operations.  Under percentage-of-completion using the cost to cost method, revenues and related earnings on construction contracts are measured by the relationships of actual costs incurred related to the total estimated costs.  Under percentage-of-completion using the units of delivery method, revenues and related earnings on construction contracts are measured by the relationships of actual units produced related to the total number of units.  Revisions in earnings estimates on the construction contracts are recorded in the accounting period in which the basis for such revisions becomes known.  Projected losses on individual contracts are charged to operations in their entirety when such losses become apparent.

Our construction contracts are generally entered into with a fixed price and completion of the projects can range from 6 to 18 months in duration.  Therefore, our operating results are impacted by, among many other things, labor rates and commodity costs.  During the year, we update our estimated costs to complete our projects using current labor and commodity costs and recognize losses to the extent that they exist.

The following table presents the balances of percentage-of-completion accounts on December 28, 2013 and December 29, 2012 which are included in other current assets and other accrued liabilities, respectively (in thousands):

	2013		2012
Cost and Earnings in Excess of Billings	$	6,903	$	4,981
Billings in Excess of Cost and Earnings		2,858		2,020

SHIPPING AND HANDLING OF PRODUCT

SHIPPING AND HANDLING OF PRODUCT

Shipping and handling costs that are charged to and reimbursed by the customer are recognized as revenue.  Costs incurred related to the shipment and handling of products are classified in cost of goods sold.

EARNINGS PER SHARE

EARNINGS PER SHARE

The computation of earnings per share (“EPS”) is as follows (in thousands):

	December 28, 2013			December 29, 2012			December 31, 2011
Numerator:
Net earnings attributable to controlling interest	$	43,082		$	23,934		$	4,549
Adjustment for earnings allocated to non-vested restricted common stock		(412	)		(210	)		(38	)
Net earnings for calculating EPS	$	42,670		$	23,724		$	4,511
Denominator:
Weighted average shares outstanding		19,952			19,800			19,572
Adjustment for non-vested restricted common stock		(191	)		(173	)		(165	)
Shares for calculating basic EPS		19,761			19,627			19,407
Effect of dilutive stock options		54			6			126
Shares for calculating diluted EPS		19,815			19,633			19,533
Net earnings per share:
Basic	$	2.16		$	1.21		$	0.23
Diluted	$	2.15		$	1.21		$	0.23

No options were excluded from the computation of diluted EPS for 2013 or 2012.  Options to purchase 105,000 shares of common stock were not included in the computation of diluted EPS for 2011, because the options' exercise prices were greater than the average market price of the common stock during the period and, therefore, would be antidilutive.

USE OF ACCOUNTING ESTIMATES

USE OF ACCOUNTING ESTIMATES

The preparation of financial statements in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States requires us to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements as well as the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period.  We believe our estimates to be reasonable; however, actual results could differ from these estimates.

RECENTLY ISSUED ACCOUNTING STANDARDS

RECENTLY ISSUED ACCOUNTING STANDARDS

In February 2013, the FASB issued ASU 2013-02, Reporting of Amounts Reclassified Out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (ASC Topic 220) (“ASU 2013-02”).  ASU 2013-02 amends prior presentation of comprehensive income guidance. ASU 2013-02 requires that we report, in one place, the effect of significant reclassifications out of accumulated other comprehensive income on the respective line items in net income if the amount being reclassified is required to be reclassified in its entirety to net income. Our adoption of the provisions of ASU 2013-02 in the first quarter of 2013 did not affect our consolidated financial position, results of operations or cash flows.

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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 28, 2013	Dec. 29, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES:
Net earnings	$ 45,804	$ 26,010	$ 5,913
Adjustments to reconcile net earnings attributable to controlling interest to net cash from operating activities:
Depreciation	31,091	30,461	30,804
Amortization of intangibles	2,473	2,918	5,183
Expense associated with share-based compensation arrangements	1,874	1,270	1,361
Excess tax benefits from share-based compensation arrangements	(112)	(75)	(36)
Expense associated with stock grant plans	58	97	167
Loss reserve on notes receivable	15	2,131	0
Deferred income taxes	4,453	2,526	(1,939)
Equity in earnings of investee	(201)	(79)	58
Net (gain) loss on sale or impairment of property, plant and equipment	297	(6,890)	2,490
Changes in:
Accounts receivable	(17,886)	(32,274)	(6,784)
Inventories	(42,287)	(45,529)	(4,496)
Accounts payable	6,756	16,281	(9,964)
Accrued liabilities and other	21,026	(2,568)	(11,242)
NET CASH FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES	53,361	(5,721)	11,515
CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES:
Purchases of property, plant and equipment	(40,023)	(30,344)	(32,932)
Proceeds from sale of property, plant and equipment	1,778	18,240	1,814
Acquisitions, net of cash received	(11,478)	(16,974)	0
Purchase of patents & product technology	(143)	(95)	(175)
Advances on notes receivable	(2,673)	(1,183)	(2,468)
Collections on notes receivable	2,814	2,839	472
Cash restricted as to use	6,111	(6,178)	10
Other, net	11	(528)	289
NET CASH FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES	(43,603)	(34,223)	(32,990)
CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES:
Net borrowings (repayments) under revolving credit facilities	(11,090)	11,090	(2,109)
Repayment of long-term debt	0	(42,774)	(745)
Borrowings of long-term debt	0	75,000	0
Debt issuance costs	(46)	(266)	(946)
Proceeds from issuance of common stock	2,144	2,061	2,971
Purchase of additional noncontrolling interest	0	0	(402)
Distributions to noncontrolling interest	(1,460)	(871)	(1,413)
Capital contribution from noncontrolling interest	84	281	80
Dividends paid to shareholders	(8,166)	(7,905)	(7,818)
Excess tax benefits from share-based compensation arrangements	112	75	36
Other, net	0	4	32
NET CASH FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES	(18,422)	36,695	(10,314)
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash	(62)	244	(259)
NET CHANGE IN CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS	(8,726)	(3,005)	(32,048)
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS, BEGINNING OF YEAR	7,647	10,652	42,700
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS (OVERDRAFT), END OF PERIOD	(1,079)	7,647	10,652
SUPPLEMENTAL SCHEDULE OF CASH FLOW INFORMATION:
Interest paid	4,883	3,982	3,654
Income taxes paid	14,427	16,751	6,163
NON-CASH INVESTING ACTIVITIES
Accounts receivable exchanged for notes receivable	1,635	0	0
Notes receivable exchanged for property	3,900	0	0
NON-CASH FINANCING ACTIVITIES:
Common stock issued under deferred compensation plans	$ 1,800	$ 1,310	$ 246

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CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS (Parenthetical) (USD $)	Dec. 28, 2013	Dec. 29, 2012
SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY:
Preferred stock, par value (in dollars per share)	$ 0	$ 0
Preferred stock, shares authorized (in shares)	1,000,000	1,000,000
Preferred stock, shares issued (in shares)	0	0
Preferred stock, shares outstanding (in shares)	0	0
Common stock, no par value (in dollars per share)	$ 0	$ 0
Common stock, shares authorized (in shares)	40,000,000	40,000,000
Common stock, shares issued (in shares)	19,948,270	19,799,606
Common stock, shares outstanding (in shares)	19,948,270	19,799,606

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RETIREMENT PLANS

12 Months Ended

Dec. 28, 2013

RETIREMENT PLANS [Abstract]

RETIREMENT PLANS

J. RETIREMENT PLANS

We have a profit sharing and 401(k) plan for the benefit of substantially all of our employees, excluding the employees of certain wholly-owned subsidiaries.  Amounts contributed to the plan are made at the discretion of the Board of Directors.  We matched 25% of employee contributions in 2013 and 2012, on a discretionary basis, totaling $1.7 million and $1.6 million, respectively.  The basis for matching contributions may not exceed the lesser of 6% of the employee's annual compensation or the IRS limitation.

On July 14, 2011, the compensation committee of the board of directors approved a retirement plan for officers whereby we will pay, upon retirement, benefits totaling 150% of the officer’s highest base salary in the three years immediately preceding separation from service plus health care benefits for a specified period of time if certain eligibility requirements are met. Approximately $4.0 million and $3.4 million are accrued in “Other Liabilities” for this plan at December 28, 2013 and December 29, 2012, respectively.

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Document and Entity Information (USD $)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 28, 2013	Feb. 04, 2014	Jun. 28, 2013
Document and Entity Information [Abstract]
Entity Registrant Name	UNIVERSAL FOREST PRODUCTS INC
Entity Central Index Key	0000912767
Current Fiscal Year End Date	--12-28
Entity Well-known Seasoned Issuer	No
Entity Voluntary Filers	No
Entity Current Reporting Status	Yes
Entity Filer Category	Large Accelerated Filer
Entity Public Float			$ 737,409,266
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding		19,948,411
Document Fiscal Year Focus	2013
Document Fiscal Period Focus	FY
Document Type	10-K
Amendment Flag	false
Document Period End Date	Dec. 28, 2013

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INCOME TAXES

12 Months Ended

Dec. 28, 2013

INCOME TAXES [Abstract]

INCOME TAXES

K. INCOME TAXES

Income tax provisions for the years ended December 28, 2013, December 29, 2012, and December 31, 2011 are summarized as follows (in thousands):

	2013		2012		2011
Currently Payable:
Federal	$	12,683	$	5,167	$	453
State and local		3,381		2,160		1,419
Foreign		3,928		3,123		3,000
		19,992		10,450		4,872
Net Deferred:
Federal		3,696		3,464		(1,884	)
State and local		600		946		(137	)
Foreign		166		194		23
		4,462		4,604		(1,998	)
	$	24,454	$	15,054	$	2,874

The components of earnings before income taxes consist of the following:

	2013			2012			2011
U.S.		$	59,334		$	31,768		$	328
Foreign			10,924			9,296			8,459
Total		$	70,258		$	41,064		$	8,787

The effective income tax rates are different from the statutory federal income tax rates for the following reasons:

	2013			2012			2011
Statutory federal income tax rate		35.0	%		35.0	%		34.0	%
State and local taxes (net of  federal benefits)		4.2			5.2			8.2
Effect of noncontrolling owned interest in earnings of partnerships		(0.3	)		(0.5	)		(3.0	)
Manufacturing deduction		(2.0	)		(1.6	)		(1.9	)
Tax credits, including foreign tax credit		(2.5	)		(1.2	)		(15.4	)
Change in valuation allowance		-			-			-
Change in uncertain tax positions reserve		0.6			(1.0	)		0.4
Foreign rate differential		0.3			0.7			0.4
Other permanent differences		0.6			1.1			4.9
Other, net		(1.1	)		(1.1	)		4.9
Effective income tax rate		34.8	%		36.6	%		32.5	%

Temporary differences which give rise to deferred income tax assets and (liabilities) on December 28, 2013 and December 29, 2012 are as follows (in thousands):

	2013			2012
Employee benefits	$	7,698		$	7,295
Net operating loss carryforwards		1,136			1,780
Foreign subsidiary capital loss carryforward		628			671
Other tax credits		2,141			1,494
Inventory		113			838
Reserves on receivables		1,011			1,193
Accrued expenses		4,470			2,995
Other, net		3,172			2,673
Gross deferred income tax assets		20,369			18,939
Valuation allowance		(1,021	)		(859	)
Deferred income tax assets		19,348			18,080
Depreciation		(21,114	)		(18,248	)
Intangibles		(15,269	)		(12,781	)
Other, net		(1,522	)		(1,010	)
Deferred income tax liabilities		(37,905	)		(32,039	)
Net deferred income tax liability	$	(18,557	)	$	(13,959	)

The valuation allowance consists of a capital loss carryforward we have for a wholly-owned subsidiary, Universal Forest Products of Canada, Inc.  Based upon the business activity and the nature of the assets of this subsidiary, our ability to realize a future benefit from this loss carryforward is in doubt, therefore we have established an allowance for the entire amount of the future benefit. The loss has an unlimited carryforward and therefore will not expire unless there is a change in control of the subsidiary.

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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF EARNINGS AND COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (USD $) In Thousands, except Per Share data, unless otherwise specified	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 28, 2013	Dec. 29, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF EARNINGS AND COMPREHENSIVE INCOME [Abstract]
NET SALES	$ 2,470,448	$ 2,054,933	$ 1,822,336
COST OF GOODS SOLD	2,189,896	1,829,824	1,622,609
GROSS PROFIT	280,552	225,109	199,727
SELLING, GENERAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE EXPENSES	204,390	184,919	181,363
ANTI-DUMPING DUTY ASSESSMENTS	1,526	2,328	0
NET LOSS (GAIN) ON DISPOSITION OF ASSETS, EARLY RETIREMENT AND OTHER IMPAIRMENT AND EXIT CHARGES	368	(6,666)	6,353
EARNINGS FROM OPERATIONS	74,268	44,528	12,011
INTEREST EXPENSE	4,851	4,053	3,732
INTEREST INCOME	(640)	(510)	(566)
EQUITY IN EARNINGS OF INVESTEE	(201)	(79)	58
NON-OPERATING (INCOME)/EXPENSE	4,010	3,464	3,224
EARNINGS BEFORE INCOME TAXES	70,258	41,064	8,787
INCOME TAXES	24,454	15,054	2,874
NET EARNINGS	45,804	26,010	5,913
LESS NET EARNINGS ATTRIBUTABLE TO NONCONTROLLING INTEREST	(2,722)	(2,076)	(1,364)
NET EARNINGS ATTRIBUTABLE TO CONTROLLING INTEREST	43,082	23,934	4,549
EARNINGS PER SHARE - BASIC (in dollars per share)	$ 2.16	$ 1.21	$ 0.23
EARNINGS PER SHARE - DILUTED (in dollars per share)	$ 2.15	$ 1.21	$ 0.23
OTHER COMPRESHENSIVE INCOME:
FOREIGN CURRENCY TRANSLATION ADJUSTMENTS	(784)	980	(1,067)
COMPREHENSIVE INCOME	45,020	26,990	4,846
LESS COMPREHENSIVE INCOME ATTRIBUTABLE TO NONCONTROLLING INTEREST	(2,730)	(2,398)	(862)
COMPREHENSIVE INCOME ATTRIBUTABLE TO CONTROLLING INTEREST	$ 42,290	$ 24,592	$ 3,984

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GOODWILL AND OTHER INTANGIBLE ASSETS

12 Months Ended

Dec. 28, 2013

GOODWILL AND OTHER INTANGIBLE ASSETS [Abstract]

GOODWILL AND OTHER INTANGIBLE ASSETS

E. GOODWILL AND OTHER INTANGIBLE ASSETS

Goodwill represents the excess of the purchase price over the fair value of net tangible and identifiable intangible assets of acquired businesses.  Goodwill and intangible assets deemed to have indefinite lives are not amortized, but are subject to impairment tests at least annually in accordance with ASC 350, Intangibles-Goodwill and Other.  We review the carrying amounts of goodwill and other non-amortizable intangibles by reporting unit to determine if such assets may be impaired.  As the carrying amount of these assets are recoverable based upon a discounted cash flow and market approach analysis, no impairment was recognized.

The changes in the net carrying amount of goodwill by reporting segment for the years ended December 28, 2013 and December 29, 2012, are as follows (in thousands):

	Eastern and Western			Site-Built		All Other		Total
Balance as of December 25, 2011	$	123,311		$	21,720	$	9,671	$	154,702
Acquisitions		2,514			-		-		2,514
Other		2,100			-		-		2,100
Balance as of December 29, 2012		127,925			21,720		9,671		159,316
Acquisitions		1,160			-		-		1,160
Other		(330	)		-		-		(330	)
Balance as of December 28, 2013	$	128,755		$	21,720	$	9,671	$	160,146

Indefinite-lived intangible assets totaled $2.3 million as of December 28, 2013 and December 29, 2012.

The following amounts were included in other amortizable intangible assets, net as of December 28, 2013 and December 29, 2012 (in thousands):

	2013					2012
	Assets		Accumulated Amortization			Assets		Accumulated Amortization
Non-compete agreements	$	1,340	$	(514	)	$	3,730	$	(3,366	)
Customer relationships		9,480		(6,832	)		8,860		(5,465	)
Licensing agreements		4,589		(1,606	)		4,589		(1,147	)
Patents		3,393		(2,609	)		3,250		(2,350	)
Total	$	18,802	$	(11,561	)	$	20,429	$	(12,328	)

Amortization is computed principally by the straight-line method over the estimated useful lives of the intangible assets as follows:

Non-compete agreements	5 to 10 years
Customer relationship	5 to 8 years
Licensing agreements	10 years

Amortization expense of intangibles totaled $2.5 million, $2.9 million and $5.2 million in 2013, 2012 and 2011, respectively.  The estimated amortization expense for intangibles for each of the five succeeding fiscal years is as follows (in thousands):

2014	$	2,184
2015		1,959
2016		954
2017		797
2018		535
Thereafter		812
Total	$	7,241

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NET LOSS (GAIN) ON DISPOSITION OF ASSETS, EARLY RETIRMENT AND OTHER IMPAIRMENT AND EXIT CHARGES

12 Months Ended

Dec. 28, 2013

NET LOSS (GAIN) ON DISPOSITION OF ASSETS, EARLY RETIRMENT AND OTHER IMPAIRMENT AND EXIT CHARGES [Abstract]

NET LOSS (GAIN) ON DISPOSITION OF ASSETS, EARLY RETIRMENT AND OTHER IMPAIRMENT AND EXIT CHARGES

D. NET LOSS (GAIN) ON DISPOSITION OF ASSETS, EARLY RETIRMENT AND OTHER IMPAIRMENT AND EXIT CHARGES

We have long-lived assets that consist of certain vacant land and facilities we closed to better align manufacturing capacity with the prevailing business environment.  The fair values were determined based on broker assessments of value, appraisals or recent offers to acquire assets.  These and other idle assets were evaluated based on the requirements of ASC 360, which resulted in impairment and other exit charges included in “Net loss (gain) on disposition of assets, early retirement and other impairment and exit charges” for the years ended December 28, 2013, December 29, 2012 and December 31, 2011, respectively.

In the second quarter of 2012, we sold certain real estate in Fontana, CA, for approximately $12.1 million and recognized a pre-tax gain of approximately $7.2 million which is included in the Eastern and Western Division segment.

In the second quarter of 2011 our chief executive officer resigned and we entered into a consulting and non-competition agreement with him.  We accrued for the present value of the future payments under the agreement totaling $2.6 million in June 2011 which is included in the Corporate segment.

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QUARTERLY FINANCIAL INFORMATION (UNAUDITED)

12 Months Ended

Dec. 28, 2013

QUARTERLY FINANCIAL INFORMATION (UNAUDITED) [Abstract]

QUARTERLY FINANCIAL INFORMATION (UNAUDITED)

P. QUARTERLY FINANCIAL INFORMATION (UNAUDITED)

The following table sets forth selected financial information for all of the quarters, each consisting of 13 weeks during the years ended December 28, 2013 and December 29, 2012 (in thousands, except per share data):

	First				Second				Third				Fourth
	2013		2012		2013		2012		2013		2012		2013		2012
Net sales	$	554,494	$	457,111	$	738,436	$	593,693	$	651,780	$	533,366	$	525,738	$	470,763
Gross profit		57,818		53,666		80,216		72,075		78,289		55,227		64,229		44,142
Net earnings (loss)		5,756		4,386		16,373		18,010		15,015		4,756		8,660		(1,141	)
Net earnings (loss) attributable to controlling interest		5,224		4,155		15,772		17,509		14,091		4,198		7,995		(1,927	)
Basic earnings (loss) per share		0.26		0.21		0.79		0.88		0.71		0.21		0.40		(0.10	)
Diluted earnings (loss) per share		0.26		0.21		0.79		0.88		0.71		0.21		0.40		(0.10	)

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ACCOUNTING FOR UNCERTAINTY IN INCOME TAXES

12 Months Ended

Dec. 28, 2013

ACCOUNTING FOR UNCERTAINTY IN INCOME TAXES [Abstract]

ACCOUNTING FOR UNCERTAINTY IN INCOME TAXES

L. ACCOUNTING FOR UNCERTAINTY IN INCOME TAXES

ASC 740, Income Taxes (“ASC 740”) clarifies the accounting for income taxes by prescribing the minimum recognition threshold a tax position is required to meet before being recognized in the financial statements.  ASC 740 also provides guidance on derecognition, measurement, classification, interest and penalties, and disclosure requirements.

A reconciliation of the beginning and ending amount of unrecognized tax benefits is as follows (in thousands):

	2013			2012			2011
Gross unrecognized tax benefits beginning of year	$	1,531		$	1,837		$	1,253
Increase in tax positions for prior years		230			1			225
Increase in tax positions for current year		481			68			391
Settlements with taxing authorities		-			(137	)		-
Lapse in statute of limitations		(319	)		(238	)		(32	)
Gross unrecognized tax benefits end of year	$	1,923		$	1,531		$	1,837

Our effective tax rate would have been affected by the unrecognized tax benefits had this amount been recognized as a reduction to income tax expense.

We recognized interest and penalties for unrecognized tax benefits in our provision for income taxes.  The liability for unrecognized tax benefits included accrued interest and penalties of $0.2 million, $0.2 million and $0.3 million at December 28, 2013, December 29, 2012 and December 31, 2011, respectively.

We file income tax returns in the United States and in various state, local and foreign jurisdictions.  The federal and a majority of state and foreign jurisdictions are no longer subject to income tax examinations for years before 2010.  A number of routine state and local examinations are currently ongoing.  Due to the potential for resolution of state examinations, and the expiration of various statutes of limitation, and new positions that may be taken, it is reasonably possible that the amounts of unrecognized tax benefits could change in the next twelve months.

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DEFERRED COMPENSATION

12 Months Ended

Dec. 28, 2013

DEFERRED COMPENSATION [Abstract]

DEFERRED COMPENSATION

H. DEFERRED COMPENSATION

We have a program whereby certain executives irrevocably elected to defer receipt of certain compensation in 1985 through 1988.  Deferred compensation payments to these executives will commence upon their retirement.  We purchased life insurance on such executives, payable to us in amounts which, if assumptions made as to mortality experience, policy dividends, and other factors are realized, will accumulate cash values adequate to reimburse us for all payments for insurance and deferred compensation obligations.  In the event cash values are not sufficient to fund such obligations, the program allows us to reduce benefit payments to such amounts as may be funded by accumulated cash values.  The deferred compensation liabilities and related cash surrender value of life insurance policies totaled $2.0 million on December 28, 2013 and December 29, 2012 and are included "Other Liabilities" and "Other Assets," respectively.

We also maintain a non-qualified deferred compensation plan (the "Plan") for the benefit of senior management employees who may elect to defer a portion of their annual bonus payments and salaries.  The Plan provides investment options similar to our 401(k) plan, including our stock.  The investment in our stock is funded by the issuance of shares to a Rabbi trust, and may only be distributed in kind.  Assets held by the Plan totaled approximately $1.8 million and $1.5 million on December 28, 2013 and December 29, 2012, respectively, and are included in "Other Assets."  Related liabilities totaled $8.4 million and $6.7 million on December 28, 2013 and December 29, 2012, respectively, and are included in "Other Liabilities" and "Shareholders' Equity."  Assets associated with the Plan are recorded at fair market value.  The related liabilities are recorded at fair market value, with the exception of obligations associated with investments in our stock which are recorded at the market value on the date of deferral.

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DEBT

12 Months Ended

Dec. 28, 2013

DEBT [Abstract]

DEBT

F. DEBT

On December 17, 2012, we entered into an unsecured Note Purchase Agreement (the "Agreement") under which we issued our 3.89% Series 2012 A Senior Notes, due December 17, 2022, in the aggregate principal amount of $35 million and our 3.98% Series 2012 B Senior Notes, due December 17, 2024, in the aggregate principal amount of $40 million.  Proceeds from the sale of the Series A Senior Notes and Series B Senior Notes were used to repay amounts due on our existing Series 2002-A Senior Notes, Tranche B totaling $40 million and our revolving credit facility.

On November 14, 2011, we entered into a five-year, $265 million unsecured revolving credit facility, which includes amounts reserved for letters of credit. Cash borrowings are charged interest based upon an index we elect, equal to the U.S. prime rate (in the case of borrowings in US Dollars), the Canadian prime rate as determined by the agent (in the case of borrowings in Canadian Dollars), or the Eurodollar rate (in the case of any borrowing, including foreign currency borrowings), in each case, plus a margin ranging from 110 to 165 basis points, determined based upon our financial performance. We are also charged a facility fee on the entire amount of the lending commitment, at a per annum rate ranging from 15 to 35 basis points, also determined based upon our performance.

Outstanding letters of credit extended on our behalf on December 28, 2013 aggregated $26.5 million, which includes approximately $9.8 million related to industrial development revenue bonds.  Outstanding letters of credit extended on our behalf on December 29, 2012 aggregated $28.7 million, which includes approximately $9.8 million related to industrial development revenue bonds.  Letters of credit have one year terms and include an automatic renewal clause.  The letters of credit related to industrial development revenue bonds are charged an annual interest rate ranging from 110 to 165 basis points, based upon our financial performance.  The letters of credit related to workers’ compensation are charged an annual interest rate of 75 basis points

Long-term debt obligations are summarized as follows on December 28, 2013 and December 29, 2012 (amounts in thousands):

	2013		2012
Series 2012 Senior Notes Tranche A, due on December 17,2022, interest payable semi-annually at 3.89%	$	35,000	$	35,000
Series 2012 Senior Notes Tranche B, due on December 17,2024, interest payable semi-annually at 3.98%		40,000		40,000
Revolving credit facility totaling $265 million due on November 14, 2016,interest payable monthly at a floating rate (1.27% on December 29,2012)		-		11,090
Series 1999 Industrial Development Revenue Bonds, due on August 1, 2029, interest payable monthly at a floating rate (0.19% on December 28, 2013 and 0.35% on December 29, 2012)		3,300		3,300
Series 2000 Industrial Development Revenue Bonds, due on October 1, 2020, interest payable monthly at a floating rate (0.30% on December 28, 2013 and 0.46% on December 29, 2012)		2,700		2,700
Series 2001 Industrial Development Revenue Bonds Series 2002 Industrial Development Revenue Bonds, due on December 1, 2022, interest payable monthly at a floating rate (0.29% on December 28, 2013 and 0.45% on December 29, 2012)		3,700		3,700
		84,700		95,790
Less current portion		-		-
Long-term portion	$	84,700	$	95,790

Financial covenants on the unsecured revolving credit facility and unsecured notes include minimum interest coverage tests and a maximum leverage ratio.  The agreements also restrict the amount of additional indebtedness we may incur and the amount of assets which may be sold.  We were within all of our lending requirements on December 28, 2013 and December 29, 2012.

On December 28, 2013, the principal maturities of long-term debt and capital lease obligations are as follows (in thousands):

2014	$	-
2015		-
2016		-
2017		-
2017		-
Thereafter	$	84,700
	$	84,700

On December 28, 2013, the estimated fair value of our long-term debt, including the current portion, was $79.9 million.  The estimated fair value is based on rates anticipated to be available to us for debt with similar terms and maturities.

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LEASES

12 Months Ended

Dec. 28, 2013

LEASES [Abstract]

LEASES

G. LEASES

We lease certain real estate under operating lease agreements with original terms ranging from one to ten years.  We are required to pay real estate taxes and other occupancy costs under these leases. Certain leases carry renewal options of five to fifteen years.  We also lease motor vehicles, equipment, and an aircraft under operating lease agreements for periods of one to ten years.  Future minimum payments under non-cancelable operating leases on December 28, 2013 are as follows (in thousands):

	Operating
	Leases
2014	$	4,235
2015		2,115
2016		1,384
2017		976
2018		884
Thereafter		564
Total minimum lease payments	$	10,158

Rent expense was approximately $5.2 million, $6.9 million, and $9.6 million in 2013, 2012, and 2011, respectively.

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COMMON STOCK

12 Months Ended

Dec. 28, 2013

COMMON STOCK [Abstract]

COMMON STOCK

I. COMMON STOCK

In April 2002, our shareholders approved the 2002 Employee Stock Purchase Plan ("Stock Purchase Plan") to succeed the Employee Stock Purchase Plan originally approved in 1994.  In April 2008, our shareholders authorized additional shares to be allocated to the Stock Purchase Plan and extended the term of the Stock Purchase Plan to 2018.  The plan allows eligible employees to purchase shares of our stock at a share price equal to 85% of fair market value on the purchase date.  We have expensed the fair value of the compensation associated with these awards, which approximates the discount.  The amount of expense is nominal.

In April 1994, our shareholders approved the Directors’ Retainer Stock Plan ("Stock Retainer Plan").  In April 2007, our shareholders authorized additional shares to be distributed pursuant to this plan.  The Stock Retainer Plan allows eligible members of the Board of Directors to defer their retainer fees and receive shares of our stock at the time of their retirement, disability or death.  The number of shares to be received is equal to the amount of the retainer fee deferred multiplied by 110%, divided by the fair market value of a share of our stock at the time of deferral. The number of shares is increased by the amount of dividends paid on the Company’s common stock.  We recognized expense for this plan of $0.4 million in 2013 and $0.5 million in each of 2012 and 2011.

On April 15, 2010, our shareholders approved an amended and restated Long Term Stock Incentive Plan (the "LTSIP”). The LTSIP reserves 1,000,000 shares, plus a balance of unused shares from prior plans of approximately 1.6 million shares, plus an annual increase of no more than 200,000 shares per year which may be added on the date of the annual meeting of shareholders.  The LTSIP provides for the granting of stock options, reload options, stock appreciation rights, restricted stock, performance shares and other stock-based awards.

A summary of the transactions under the stock option plans is as follows:

	Stock Under Option			Weighted- Average Exercise Price Per Share		Average Remaining  Contractual  Term		Aggregate  Intrinsic Value
Outstanding at December 25, 2010		359,997			24.04		2.35		5,012,758
Exercised		(122,517	)		21.33				1,153,067
Forfeited or expired		(46,146	)		20.57
Outstanding at December 31, 2011		191,334			26.60		1.83		872,441
Exercised		(79,550	)		21.82				970,698
Forfeited or expired		(1,678	)		21.84
Outstanding at December 29, 2012		110,106			30.13		1.64		845,915
Exercised		(77,632	)		29.49				1,221,004
Forfeited or expired		-			-				-
Outstanding at December 28, 2013		32,474			31.65		1.55		661,674
Vested or expected to vest at December 28, 2013		(31,000	)		31.70
Exercisable at December 28, 2013		1,474		$	30.64		0.59	$	31,529

The unrecognized compensation expense for stock options is nominal for 2013, 2012 or 2011.

A summary of the nonvested restricted stock awards granted under the LTSIP is as follows:

	Restricted Awards			Weighted- Average  Grant Date  Fair Value		Unrecognized  Compensation Expense (in millions)		Weighted- Average Period to Recognize  Expense
Nonvested at December 25, 2010		219,794		$	28.17	$	2.8	2.30 years
Granted		71,950			38.19
Vested		(113,244	)		29.13
Forfeited		(15,500	)		30.12
Nonvested at December 31, 2011		163,000			31.75		3.4	3.37 years
Granted		37,433			35.05
Vested		(859	)		29.72
Forfeited		(12,965	)		30.35
Nonvested at December 29, 2012		186,609			32.22		3.2	2.68 years
Granted		36,481			40.58
Vested		(9,955	)		40.58
Forfeited		(6,715	)		31.96
Nonvested at December 28, 2013		206,420		$	32.52	$	2.9	2.00 years

Under the Stock Purchase Plan and LTSIP, we recognized share-based compensation expense of $1.9 million, $1.3 million, and $1.4 million and the related total income tax benefits of $0.4 million, $0.5 million, and $0.5 million in 2013, 2012 and 2011, respectively.

In 2013, 2012 and 2011, cash received from option exercises and share issuances under our plans was $2.1 million, $2.0 million and $3.0 million, respectively.  The actual tax benefit realized in 2013, 2012 and 2011 for the tax deductions from option exercises totaled $0.3 million, $0.8 million and $0.7 million, respectively.

On November 14, 2001, the Board of Directors approved a share repurchase program (which succeeded a previous program) allowing us to repurchase up to 2.5 million shares of our common stock.  On October 14, 2010, our Board authorized an additional 2 million shares to be repurchased under our share repurchase program.  We repurchased 144,900 shares under this program in 2010.  As of December 28, 2013, the cumulative total authorized shares available for repurchase is approximately 3.0 million shares.

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SEGMENT REPORTING (Tables)

12 Months Ended

Dec. 28, 2013

SEGMENT REPORTING [Abstract]

Segment Reporting

Our operating segments consist of the Eastern, Western, Site-Built, Consumer Products, Pinelli Universal and Distribution divisions.  In accordance with ASC 280, due to the similar economic characteristics, nature of products, distribution methods, and customers, we have aggregated our Eastern and Western operating segments into one reportable segment.  The Site-Built division is considered a separate reportable segment.  Our other divisions do not collectively form a reportable segment because their respective operations are dissimilar and they do not meet the applicable quantitative requirements.  These operations have been included in the “All Other” column of the table below.  The “Corporate” column includes unallocated administrative costs.

	2013
	Eastern and Western Divisions		Site-Built		All Other			Corporate			Total
Net sales to outside customers	$	1,987,751	$	272,114	$	210,583		$	-		$	2,470,448
Intersegment net sales		86,050		15,918		11,798			-			113,766
Interest expense		404		-		-			4,447			4,851
Amortization  expense		1,424		-		1,049			-			2,473
Depreciation expense		18,617		2,284		4,520			5,670			31,091
Segment earnings from operations		79,419		7,947		(2,366	)		(10,732	)		74,268
Segment assets		642,652		103,227		99,464			71,644			916,987
Capital expenditures		23,159		2,310		6,285			8,269			40,023

	2012
	Eastern and Western Divisions		Site-Built		All Other			Corporate			Total
Net sales to outside customers	$	1,635,178	$	222,824	$	196,931		$	-		$	2,054,933
Intersegment net sales		62,806		20,396		12,724			-			95,926
Interest expense		373		-		51			3,629			4,053
Amortization  expense		1,667		-		1,251			-			2,918
Depreciation expense		17,762		2,054		4,286			6,359			30,461
Segment earnings from operations		60,573		1,299		(11,316	)		(6,028	)		44,528
Segment assets		588,567		102,923		103,309			65,741			860,540
Capital expenditures		15,411		830		11,967			2,136			30,344

	2011
	Eastern and Western Divisions		Site-Built			All Other			Corporate			Total
Net sales to outside customers	$	1,486,058	$	183,120		$	153,158		$	-		$	1,822,336
Intersegment net sales		77,858		24,907			28,636			-			131,401
Interest expense		440		154			-			3,138			3,732
Amortization  expense		3,571		-			1,612			-			5,183
Depreciation expense		19,036		2,380			3,240			6,148			30,804
Segment earnings from operations		28,198		(6,349	)		(8,731	)		(1,107	)		12,011
Segment assets		520,506		87,160			82,993			73,348			764,007
Capital expenditures		14,870		1,007			8,856			8,199			32,932

Information Regarding Principal Geographic Areas

Information regarding principal geographic areas was as follows (in thousands):

	2013						2012						2011
	Net Sales			Long-Lived Tangible Assets			Net Sales			Long-Lived Tangible Assets			Net Sales			Long-Lived Tangible Assets
United States		$	2,410,313		$	233,237		$	2,005,740		$	222,272		$	1,779,909		$	221,269
Foreign			60,135			16,260			49,193			17,097			42,427			16,578
Total		$	2,470,448		$	249,497		$	2,054,933		$	239,369		$	1,822,336		$	237,847

Percentage of Value-added and Commodity-based Sales to Total Sales

The following table presents, for the periods indicated, our percentage of value-added and commodity-based sales to total sales.

	Value-Added			Commodity-Based
2013		58.1	%		41.9	%
2012		58.7	%		41.3	%
2011		58.8	%		41.2	%

Gross Sales by Major Product Classification

The following table presents, for the periods indicated, our gross sales (in thousands) by major product classification.

	Years Ended
	December 28,			December 29,			December 31,
	2013			2012			2011
Value-Added Sales
Trusses – residential, modular and manufactured housing	$	238,093		$	185,939		$	148,715
Fencing		120,765			125,887			145,486
Decking and railing – composite,  wood and other		131,102			123,935			126,832
Turn-key framing and installed sales		159,811			137,633			120,317
Industrial packaging and components		251,224			199,595			174,057
Engineered wood products (eg. LVL; i-joist)		60,335			50,703			41,313
Manufactured brite and other lumber		64,465			56,991			49,355
Wall panels		36,908			23,584			19,049
Outdoor DIY products (eg. stakes; landscape ties)		47,251			38,916			40,716
Construction and building materials (eg. door packages; drywall)		162,362			125,446			94,768
Lattice – plastic and wood		38,959			38,005			42,792
Manufactured brite and other panels		80,335			61,013			39,772
Siding, trim and moulding		29,157			24,996			20,088
Hardware		16,295			13,350			12,094
Manufactured treated lumber		11,183			11,566			11,749
Manufactured treated panels		5,882			6,336			5,418
Other		106			54			94
Total Value-Added Sales		1,454,233			1,223,949			1,092,615
Commodity-Based Sales
Non-manufactured brite and other lumber		421,071			348,083			304,070
Non-manufactured treated lumber		349,156			285,929			285,340
Non-manufactured brite and other panels		239,641			194,144			144,236
Non-manufactured treated panels		30,450			25,782			23,386
Other		9,361			8,118			7,767
Total Commodity-Based Sales		1,049,679			862,056			764,799
Total Gross Sales		2,503,912			2,086,005			1,857,414
Sales allowances		(33,464	)		(31,072	)		(35,078	)
Total Net Sales		2,470,448			2,054,933		$	1,822,336

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SEGMENT REPORTING, Percentage of Value-added and Commodity-based Sales to Total Sales and Gross Sales by Major Product Classification (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended								12 Months Ended
	Dec. 28, 2013	Sep. 28, 2013	Jun. 29, 2013	Mar. 30, 2013	Dec. 29, 2012	Sep. 29, 2012	Jun. 30, 2012	Mar. 31, 2012	Dec. 28, 2013	Dec. 29, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Product Information [Line Items]
Total Gross Sales									$ 2,503,912	$ 2,086,005	$ 1,857,414
Sales allowances									(33,464)	(31,072)	(35,078)
Total Net Sales	525,738	651,780	738,436	554,494	470,763	533,366	593,693	457,111	2,470,448	2,054,933	1,822,336
Value-Added Sales [Member]
Product Information [Line Items]
Percentage of sales (in hundredths)	58.10%				58.70%				58.10%	58.70%	58.80%
Total Gross Sales									1,454,233	1,223,949	1,092,615
Value-Added Sales [Member] | Trusses - Residential, Modular and Manufactured Housing [Member]
Product Information [Line Items]
Total Gross Sales									238,093	185,939	148,715
Value-Added Sales [Member] | Fencing [Member]
Product Information [Line Items]
Total Gross Sales									120,765	125,887	145,486
Value-Added Sales [Member] | Decking and Railing - Composite, Wood and Other [Member]
Product Information [Line Items]
Total Gross Sales									131,102	123,935	126,832
Value-Added Sales [Member] | Turn-key Framing and Installed Sales [Member]
Product Information [Line Items]
Total Gross Sales									159,811	137,633	120,317
Value-Added Sales [Member] | Industrial Packaging and Components [Member]
Product Information [Line Items]
Total Gross Sales									251,224	199,595	174,057
Value-Added Sales [Member] | Engineered Wood Products [Member]
Product Information [Line Items]
Total Gross Sales									60,335	50,703	41,313
Value-Added Sales [Member] | Manufactured Brite and Other Lumber [Member]
Product Information [Line Items]
Total Gross Sales									64,465	56,991	49,355
Value-Added Sales [Member] | Wall Panels [Member]
Product Information [Line Items]
Total Gross Sales									36,908	23,584	19,049
Value-Added Sales [Member] | Outdoor DIY Products [Member]
Product Information [Line Items]
Total Gross Sales									47,251	38,916	40,716
Value-Added Sales [Member] | Construction and Building Materials [Member]
Product Information [Line Items]
Total Gross Sales									162,362	125,446	94,768
Value-Added Sales [Member] | Lattice - Plastic and Wood [Member]
Product Information [Line Items]
Total Gross Sales									38,959	38,005	42,792
Value-Added Sales [Member] | Manufactured Brite and Other Panels [Member]
Product Information [Line Items]
Total Gross Sales									80,335	61,013	39,772
Value-Added Sales [Member] | Siding, Trim and Moulding [Member]
Product Information [Line Items]
Total Gross Sales									29,157	24,996	20,088
Value-Added Sales [Member] | Hardware [Member]
Product Information [Line Items]
Total Gross Sales									16,295	13,350	12,094
Value-Added Sales [Member] | Manufactured Treated Lumber [Member]
Product Information [Line Items]
Total Gross Sales									11,183	11,566	11,749
Value-Added Sales [Member] | Manufactured Treated Panels [Member]
Product Information [Line Items]
Total Gross Sales									5,882	6,336	5,418
Value-Added Sales [Member] | Other [Member]
Product Information [Line Items]
Total Gross Sales									106	54	94
Commodity-Based Sales [Member]
Product Information [Line Items]
Percentage of sales (in hundredths)	41.90%				41.30%				41.90%	41.30%	41.20%
Total Gross Sales									1,049,679	862,056	764,799
Commodity-Based Sales [Member] | Other [Member]
Product Information [Line Items]
Total Gross Sales									9,361	8,118	7,767
Commodity-Based Sales [Member] | Non-manufactured Brite and Other Lumber [Member]
Product Information [Line Items]
Total Gross Sales									421,071	348,083	304,070
Commodity-Based Sales [Member] | Non-manufactured Treated Lumber [Member]
Product Information [Line Items]
Total Gross Sales									349,156	285,929	285,340
Commodity-Based Sales [Member] | Non-manufactured Brite and Other Panels [Member]
Product Information [Line Items]
Total Gross Sales									239,641	194,144	144,236
Commodity-Based Sales [Member] | Non-manufactured Treated Panels [Member]
Product Information [Line Items]
Total Gross Sales									$ 30,450	$ 25,782	$ 23,386

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CONSULTING & NON-COMPETE AGREEMENTS

12 Months Ended

Dec. 28, 2013

CONSULTING & NON COMPETE AGREEMENTS [Abstract]

CONSULTING & NON-COMPETE AGREEMENTS

N. CONSULTING & NON-COMPETE AGREEMENTS

On June 20, 2011 we entered into a consulting and non-compete agreement with our former CEO which provides for monthly payments through December 2015 that began upon resignation from Universal Forest Products, Inc. All amounts were fully accrued and vested on the date of resignation. The present value of these payments totaled approximately $1.2 million and $1.8 million at December 28, 2013 and December 29, 2012, respectively, and is accrued in other liabilities.

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FAIR VALUE (Tables)

12 Months Ended

Dec. 28, 2013

FAIR VALUE [Abstract]

Assets and Liabilities Measured at Fair Value

We apply the provisions of ASC 820, Fair Value Measurements and Disclosures, to assets and liabilities measured at fair value.  Assets and liabilities measured at fair value are as follows:

	December 28, 2013						December 29, 2012
(in thousands)	Quoted Prices in  Active Markets (Level 1)		Prices with Other Observable Inputs  (Level 2)		Total		Quoted  Prices in Active  Markets (Level 1)		Prices with  Other Observable Inputs  (Level 2)		Total
Recurring:
Money market funds	$	62		-	$	62	$	62		-	$	62
Mutual funds:
Domestic stock funds		813		-		813		613		-		613
International stock funds		586		-		586		500		-		500
Target funds		176		-		176		145		-		145
Bond funds		139		-		139		140		-		140
Total mutual funds		1,776		-		1,776		1,398		-		1,398
Non-Recurring:
Property, plant and equipment		-		-		-		-	$	1,600	$	1,600
Assets at fair value	$	1,776		-	$	1,776	$	1,460	$	1,600	$	3,060

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CONSULTING & NON-COMPETE AGREEMENTS (Details) (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Jun. 25, 2011	Dec. 28, 2013 CEO [Member]	Dec. 29, 2012 CEO [Member]
Consulting and Noncompete Agreements [Line Items]
Present value of future consulting and noncompete agreement payments	$ 2.6	$ 1.2	$ 1.8

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DEBT (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 28, 2013	Dec. 29, 2012
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Term of debt	1 year
Letters of Credit Outstanding, Amount	$ 26,500,000	$ 28,700,000
Debt	84,700,000	95,790,000
Less current portion	0	0
Long-term portion	84,700,000	95,790,000
Principal Maturities of Long-term Debt and Capital Lease Obligations [Abstract]
2014	0
2015	0
2016	0
2017	0
2018	0
Thereafter	84,700,000
Total	84,700,000	95,790,000
Fair value of long-term debt including current portion	79,900,000
Industrial Development Revenue Bonds Letters of Credit [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Letters of Credit Outstanding, Amount	9,800,000	9,800,000
Letters of Credit [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Annual interest rate (in hundredths)		0.75%
$265 Million Revolving Credit Facility [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Term of debt		5 years
Maximum borrowing capacity		265,000,000
Debt	0	11,090,000
Debt Instrument, Maturity Date	Nov. 14, 2016
Interest rate at period end (in hundredths)		1.27%
$265 Million Revolving Credit Facility [Member] | Minimum [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Basis spread on variable rate (in hundredths)		1.10%
Facility fee (in hundredths)		0.15%
Interest rate (in hundredths)	1.10%
$265 Million Revolving Credit Facility [Member] | Maximum [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Basis spread on variable rate (in hundredths)		1.65%
Facility fee (in hundredths)		0.35%
Interest rate (in hundredths)	1.65%
Series 1999 industrial Development Revenue Bonds [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Debt	3,300,000	3,300,000
Debt Instrument, Maturity Date	Aug. 01, 2029
Interest rate at period end (in hundredths)	0.19%	0.35%
Series 2012 Senior Notes Tranche A [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Debt	35,000,000	35,000,000
Debt Instrument, Maturity Date	Dec. 17, 2022
Interest rate (in hundredths)	3.89%
Series 2012 Senior Notes Tranche B [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Debt	40,000,000	40,000,000
Debt Instrument, Maturity Date	Dec. 17, 2024
Interest rate (in hundredths)	3.98%
Series 2000 Industrial Development Revenue Bonds [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Debt	2,700,000	2,700,000
Debt Instrument, Maturity Date	Oct. 01, 2020
Interest rate at period end (in hundredths)	0.30%	0.46%
Series 2002 Industrial Development Revenue Bonds [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Debt	$ 3,700,000	$ 3,700,000
Debt Instrument, Maturity Date	Dec. 01, 2022
Interest rate at period end (in hundredths)	0.29%	0.45%

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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Common Stock [Member]	Additional Paid-In Capital [Member]	Retained Earnings [Member]	Accumulated Other Comprehensive Earnings [Member]	Employee Stock Notes Receivable [Member]	Noncontrolling Interest [Member]	Total
Balance at Dec. 25, 2010	$ 19,333	$ 138,573	$ 414,108	$ 4,165	$ (1,670)	$ 6,667	$ 581,176
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]
Net earnings			4,549			1,364	5,913
Foreign currency translation adjustment				(565)		(502)	(1,067)
Capital contribution from noncontrolling interest						80	80
Purchase of additional Current portion of long-term debt						(402)	(402)
Distributions to noncontrolling interest						(1,413)	(1,413)
Cash dividends			(7,818)				(7,818)
Issuance of shares under employee stock plans	137	2,834					2,971
Issuance of shares under stock grant programs	150	8	9				167
Issuance of shares under deferred compensation plans	8	(8)					0
Tax benefits from non-qualified stock options exercised		684					684
Expense associated with share-based compensation arrangements		1,361					1,361
Accrued expense under deferred compensation plans		744					744
Note receivable adjustment	(4)	(208)			209		(3)
Payments received on employee stock notes receivable					206		206
Balance at Dec. 31, 2011	19,624	143,988	410,848	3,600	(1,255)	5,794	582,599
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]
Net earnings			23,934			2,076	26,010
Foreign currency translation adjustment				658		322	980
Capital contribution from noncontrolling interest						436	436
Distributions to noncontrolling interest						(871)	(871)
Cash dividends			(7,905)				(7,905)
Issuance of shares under employee stock plans	90	1,971					2,061
Issuance of shares under stock grant programs	50	37	10				97
Issuance of shares under deferred compensation plans	37	(37)					0
Tax benefits from non-qualified stock options exercised		765					765
Expense associated with share-based compensation arrangements		1,270					1,270
Accrued expense under deferred compensation plans		1,836					1,836
Note receivable adjustment	(1)	(25)			27		1
Payments received on employee stock notes receivable					246		246
Balance at Dec. 29, 2012	19,800	149,805	426,887	4,258	(982)	7,757	607,525
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]
Net earnings			43,082			2,722	45,804
Foreign currency translation adjustment				(792)		8	(784)
Capital contribution from noncontrolling interest						84	84
Distributions to noncontrolling interest						(1,460)	(1,460)
Cash dividends			(8,166)				(8,166)
Issuance of shares under employee stock plans	76	2,068					2,144
Issuance of shares under stock grant programs	31	20	9				60
Issuance of shares under deferred compensation plans	44	(44)					0
Tax benefits from non-qualified stock options exercised		290					290
Expense associated with share-based compensation arrangements		1,874					1,874
Accrued expense under deferred compensation plans		2,219					2,219
Note receivable adjustment	(3)	(103)			106		0
Payments received on employee stock notes receivable					144		144
Balance at Dec. 28, 2013	$ 19,948	$ 156,129	$ 461,812	$ 3,466	$ (732)	$ 9,111	$ 649,734

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BUSINESS COMBINATIONS

12 Months Ended

Dec. 28, 2013

BUSINESS COMBINATIONS [Abstract]

BUSINESS COMBINATIONS

C BUSINESS COMBINATIONS

We completed the following business combinations in fiscal 2013 and 2012, which were accounted for using the purchase method (in thousands).  No business combinations were completed in fiscal 2011.

Company Name	Acquisition Date	Purchase Price	Intangible Assets		Net Tangible Assets		Operating Segment	Business Description
SE Panel and Lumber Supply, LLC (“SE Panel”)	November 8, 2013	$2,181 (asset purchase)	$	-	$	2,181	Eastern Division	A distributor of Olympic Panel overlay concrete forming panels and commodity lumber products to the concrete forming and construction industries.  Facility is located in South Daytona, FL.  SE Panel had annual sales of $5.4 million.
Premier Laminating Services, Inc. (“Premier Laminating”)	May 31, 2013	$696 (asset purchase)	$	250	$	446	Western Division	A business specialized in environmentally sustainable laminated wooden products. Facility is located in Perris, CA. Premier Laminating had annual sales of $6.2 million.
Millry Mill Company, Inc. (“Millry”)	February 28, 2013	$2,323 (asset purchase)	$	50	$	2,273	Eastern Division	A highly specialized export mill that produces rough dimension boards and lumber.  Facility is located in Millry, AL.  Millry had annual sales of $4.7 million.
Custom Caseworks, Inc. (“Custom Caseworks”)	December 31, 2012	$6,278 (asset purchase)	$	2,000	$	4,278	Western Division	A high-precision business-to-business manufacturer of engineered wood products in many commercial markets. Facility is located in Sauk Rapids, MN. Custom Caseworks had annual sales of $7 million.
Nepa Pallet and Container Co., Inc. (“Nepa”)	November 5, 2012	$16,175 (asset purchase)	$	1,350	$	14,825	Western Division	Manufactures pallets, containers and bins for agricultural and industrial customers.  Facilities are located in Snohomish, Yakima and Wenatchee, WA. NEPA had trailing twelve month sales of $25 million.
MSR Forest Products, LLC (“MSR”)	May 16, 2012	$3,208 (asset purchase)	$	1,164	$	2,044	Eastern Division	Supplies roof trusses and cut-to-size lumber to manufactured housing customers.  Facilities are located in Haleyville, AL and Waycross, GA.  MSR had annual sales of $10 million.

The intangible assets for each of the acquisitions were finalized and allocated to their respective identifiable intangible asset and goodwill accounts during 2013.  This resulted in a $1.4 million reclassification from goodwill to amortizable intangible asset accounts.

At December 28, 2013, the amounts assigned to major intangible classes for the business combinations mentioned above are as follows (in thousands):

	Non-Compete Agreements		Customer Relationships		Goodwill		Goodwill - Tax Deductible
Premier Laminating	$	250		-		-		-
Millry		50		-		-		-
Custom Caseworks		220	$	620	$	1,160	$	1,160
Nepa		330		-		1,020		1,020
MSR		-		-		1,164		1,164

The business combinations mentioned above were not significant to our operating results individually or in aggregate, and thus pro forma results for 2013 and 2012 are not presented.

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BUSINESS COMBINATIONS (Tables)

12 Months Ended

Dec. 28, 2013

BUSINESS COMBINATIONS [Abstract]

Business Acquisitions Accounted for Using Purchase Method

We completed the following business combinations in fiscal 2013 and 2012, which were accounted for using the purchase method (in thousands).  No business combinations were completed in fiscal 2011.

Company Name	Acquisition Date	Purchase Price	Intangible Assets		Net Tangible Assets		Operating Segment	Business Description
SE Panel and Lumber Supply, LLC (“SE Panel”)	November 8, 2013	$2,181 (asset purchase)	$	-	$	2,181	Eastern Division	A distributor of Olympic Panel overlay concrete forming panels and commodity lumber products to the concrete forming and construction industries.  Facility is located in South Daytona, FL.  SE Panel had annual sales of $5.4 million.
Premier Laminating Services, Inc. (“Premier Laminating”)	May 31, 2013	$696 (asset purchase)	$	250	$	446	Western Division	A business specialized in environmentally sustainable laminated wooden products. Facility is located in Perris, CA. Premier Laminating had annual sales of $6.2 million.
Millry Mill Company, Inc. (“Millry”)	February 28, 2013	$2,323 (asset purchase)	$	50	$	2,273	Eastern Division	A highly specialized export mill that produces rough dimension boards and lumber.  Facility is located in Millry, AL.  Millry had annual sales of $4.7 million.
Custom Caseworks, Inc. (“Custom Caseworks”)	December 31, 2012	$6,278 (asset purchase)	$	2,000	$	4,278	Western Division	A high-precision business-to-business manufacturer of engineered wood products in many commercial markets. Facility is located in Sauk Rapids, MN. Custom Caseworks had annual sales of $7 million.
Nepa Pallet and Container Co., Inc. (“Nepa”)	November 5, 2012	$16,175 (asset purchase)	$	1,350	$	14,825	Western Division	Manufactures pallets, containers and bins for agricultural and industrial customers.  Facilities are located in Snohomish, Yakima and Wenatchee, WA. NEPA had trailing twelve month sales of $25 million.
MSR Forest Products, LLC (“MSR”)	May 16, 2012	$3,208 (asset purchase)	$	1,164	$	2,044	Eastern Division	Supplies roof trusses and cut-to-size lumber to manufactured housing customers.  Facilities are located in Haleyville, AL and Waycross, GA.  MSR had annual sales of $10 million.

Acquired Intangible Assets

At December 28, 2013, the amounts assigned to major intangible classes for the business combinations mentioned above are as follows (in thousands):

	Non-Compete Agreements		Customer Relationships		Goodwill		Goodwill - Tax Deductible
Premier Laminating	$	250		-		-		-
Millry		50		-		-		-
Custom Caseworks		220	$	620	$	1,160	$	1,160
Nepa		330		-		1,020		1,020
MSR		-		-		1,164		1,164

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BUSINESS COMBINATIONS (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended			12 Months Ended				12 Months Ended			12 Months Ended			12 Months Ended				12 Months Ended
	Dec. 28, 2013	Dec. 31, 2011 Business	Dec. 29, 2012	Dec. 28, 2013 SE Panel and Lumber Supply, LLC [Member]	Dec. 28, 2013 Premier Laminating Services, Inc. [Member]	Dec. 28, 2013 Premier Laminating Services, Inc. [Member] Non-compete Agreements [Member]	Dec. 28, 2013 Premier Laminating Services, Inc. [Member] Customer Relationships [Member]	Dec. 28, 2013 Millry Mill Company, Inc. [Member]	Dec. 28, 2013 Millry Mill Company, Inc. [Member] Non-compete Agreements [Member]	Dec. 28, 2013 Millry Mill Company, Inc. [Member] Customer Relationships [Member]	Dec. 28, 2013 Custom Caseworks, Inc. [Member]	Dec. 28, 2013 Custom Caseworks, Inc. [Member] Non-compete Agreements [Member]	Dec. 28, 2013 Custom Caseworks, Inc. [Member] Customer Relationships [Member]	Dec. 29, 2012 Nepa Pallet and Container Co., Inc. [Member]	Dec. 28, 2013 Nepa Pallet and Container Co., Inc. [Member]	Dec. 28, 2013 Nepa Pallet and Container Co., Inc. [Member] Non-compete Agreements [Member]	Dec. 28, 2013 Nepa Pallet and Container Co., Inc. [Member] Customer Relationships [Member]	Dec. 29, 2012 MSR Forest Products, LLC [Member]	Dec. 28, 2013 MSR Forest Products, LLC [Member]	Dec. 28, 2013 MSR Forest Products, LLC [Member] Non-compete Agreements [Member]	Dec. 28, 2013 MSR Forest Products, LLC [Member] Customer Relationships [Member]
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Number of businesses acquired		0
Company Name				SE Panel and Lumber Supply, LLC (“SE Panel”)	Premier Laminating Services, Inc. (“Premier Laminating”)			Millry Mill Company, Inc. (“Millry”)			Custom Caseworks, Inc. (“Custom Caseworks”)			Nepa Pallet and Container Co., Inc. (“Nepa”)				MSR Forest Products, LLC (“MSR”)
Acquisition Date				Nov. 08, 2013	May 31, 2013			Feb. 28, 2013			Dec. 31, 2012			Nov. 05, 2012				May 16, 2012
Purchase Price				$ 2,181,000	$ 696,000			$ 2,323,000			$ 6,278,000			$ 16,175,000				$ 3,208,000
Intangible Assets				0	250,000	250,000,000	0	50,000	50,000,000	0	2,000,000	220,000,000	620,000,000	1,350,000		330,000,000	0	1,164,000		0	0
Net Tangible Assets				2,181,000	446,000			2,273,000			4,278,000			14,825,000				2,044,000
Operating Segment				Eastern Division	Western Division			Eastern Division			Western Division			Western Division				Eastern Division
Business Description				A distributor of Olympic Panel overlay concrete forming panels and commodity lumber products to the concrete forming and construction industries. Facility is located in South Daytona, FL. SE Panel had annual sales of $5.4 million.	A business specialized in environmentally sustainable laminated wooden products. Facility is located in Perris, CA. Premier Laminating had annual sales of $6.2 million.			A highly specialized export mill that produces rough dimension boards and lumber. Facility is located in Millry, AL. Millry had annual sales of $4.7 million.			A high-precision business-to-business manufacturer of engineered wood products in many commercial markets. Facility is located in Sauk Rapids, MN. Custom Caseworks had annual sales of $7 million.			Manufactures pallets, containers and bins for agricultural and industrial customers. Facilities are located in Snohomish, Yakima and Wenatchee, WA. NEPA had trailing twelve month sales of $25 million.				Supplies roof trusses and cut-to-size lumber to manufactured housing customers. Facilities are located in Haleyville, AL and Waycross, GA. MSR had annual sales of $10 million.
Acquired entity, prior year sales				5,400,000	6,200,000			4,700,000			7,000,000							10,000,000
Trailing twelve month sales														25,000,000
Amounts reclassified from goodwill to amortizable intangible assets	1,400,000
Goodwill	160,146,000	154,702,000	159,316,000		0			0			1,160,000,000				1,020,000,000				1,164,000,000
Goodwill - Tax Deductible					$ 0			$ 0			$ 1,160,000,000				$ 1,020,000,000				$ 1,164,000,000

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COMMITMENTS, CONTINGENCIES, AND GUARANTEES

12 Months Ended

Dec. 28, 2013

COMMITMENTS, CONTINGENCIES, AND GUARANTEES [Abstract]

COMMITMENTS, CONTINGENCIES, AND GUARANTEES

M. COMMITMENTS, CONTINGENCIES, AND GUARANTEES

We are self-insured for environmental impairment liability, including certain liabilities which are insured through a wholly owned subsidiary, Ardellis Insurance Ltd., a licensed captive insurance company.

We own and operate a number of facilities throughout the United States that chemically treat lumber products.  In connection with the ownership and operation of these and other real properties, and the disposal or treatment of hazardous or toxic substances, we may, under various federal, state, and local environmental laws, ordinances, and regulations, be potentially liable for removal and remediation costs, as well as other potential costs, damages, and expenses.  Environmental reserves, calculated with no discount rate, have been established to cover remediation activities at our affiliates’ wood preservation facilities in Stockertown, PA; Elizabeth City, NC; Auburndale, FL; Janesville, WI; and Medley, FL.  In addition, a reserve was established for our affiliate’s facility in Thornton, CA to remove certain lead containing materials which existed on the property at the time of purchase.  During 2009, a subsidiary entered into a consent order with the State of Florida to conduct additional testing at the Auburndale, FL facility.  We admitted no liability and the costs are not expected to be material.

On a consolidated basis, we have reserved approximately $3.5 million on December 28, 2013 and December 29, 2012, representing the estimated costs to complete future remediation efforts. These amounts have not been reduced by an insurance receivable.

In 2012, we recorded a $2.3 million loss contingency for a Canadian anti-dumping duty. The Canadian government has imposed retroactive assessments for antidumping and countervailing duties tied to certain extruded aluminum products imported from China.  An additional $0.6 million was recorded during 2013.  We continue to work with the government to clarify the applicability of these rules to our products.

During 2013, we accrued $0.9 million related to anti-dumping duty assessments estimated on plywood and steel nails imported from China.  We continue to work with US Customs and Border Protection to mitigate potential charges.  This duty is unrelated to the 2013 duty assessment disclosed above.

We are currently undergoing an unclaimed property audit with the state of Michigan covering the period July 1, 1994 to present.  We anticipate that the audit will be completed during 2014 and do not expect it to result in a material loss.

In addition, on December 28, 2013, we were parties either as plaintiff or a defendant to a number of lawsuits and claims arising through the normal course of our business.  In the opinion of management, our consolidated financial statements will not be materially affected by the outcome of these contingencies and claims.

On December 28, 2013, we had outstanding purchase commitments on capital projects of approximately $4.2 million.

We provide a variety of warranties for products we manufacture. Historically, warranty claims have not been material.  We distribute products manufactured by other companies, some of which are no longer in business.  While we do not warrant these products, we have received claims as a distributor of these products when the manufacturer no longer exists or has the ability to pay.  Historically, these costs have not had a material affect on our consolidated financial statements.

In certain cases we supply building materials and labor to site-built construction projects or we jointly bid on contracts with framing companies for such projects. In some instances we are required to post payment and performance bonds to insure the owner that the products and installation services are completed in accordance with our contractual obligations.  We have agreed to indemnify the surety for claims made against the bonds.  As of December 28, 2013, we had approximately $24.2 million in outstanding payment and performance bonds, which expire during the next two years.  In addition, approximately $17.7 million in payment and performance bonds are outstanding for completed projects which are still under warranty.

On December 28, 2013 we had outstanding letters of credit totaling $26.5 million, primarily related to certain insurance contracts and industrial development revenue bonds described further below.

In lieu of cash deposits, we provide irrevocable letters of credit in favor of our insurers to guarantee our performance under certain insurance contracts.  We currently have irrevocable letters of credit outstanding totaling approximately $16.7 million for these types of insurance arrangements.  We have reserves recorded on our balance sheet, in accrued liabilities, that reflect our expected future liabilities under these insurance arrangements.

We are required to provide irrevocable letters of credit in favor of the bond trustees for all of the industrial development revenue bonds that we have issued.  These letters of credit guarantee principal and interest payments to the bondholders.  We currently have irrevocable letters of credit outstanding totaling approximately $9.8 million related to our outstanding industrial development revenue bonds.  These letters of credit have varying terms but may be renewed at the option of the issuing banks.

Certain wholly owned domestic subsidiaries have guaranteed the indebtedness of Universal Forest Products, Inc. in certain debt agreements, including the Series 2012 Senior Notes and our revolving credit facility.  The maximum exposure of these guarantees is limited to the indebtedness outstanding under these debt arrangements and this exposure will expire concurrent with the expiration of the debt agreements.

Many of our wood treating operations utilize "Subpart W" drip pads, defined as hazardous waste management units by the EPA.  The rules regulating drip pads require that the pad be “closed” at the point that it is no longer intended to be used for wood treating operations or to manage hazardous waste.  Closure involves identification and disposal of contaminants which are required to be removed from the facility.  The cost of closure is dependent upon a number of factors including, but not limited to, identification and removal of contaminants, cleanup standards that vary from state to state, and the time period over which the cleanup would be completed.  Based on our present knowledge of existing circumstances, it is considered probable that these costs will approximate $0.6 million.  As a result, this amount is recorded in other long-term liabilities on December 28, 2013.