Back when I started penning these here reviews, I never imagined a freaking global pandemic would…read moreimpact my experience at a business. But here we are. Two Covid-related issues shaped my impression of RAKS:
* Overpriced, inflation-gauged plywood, definitely not their fault.
* Literally no masking whatsoever, throughout the office, in mid-December 2021, at the height of the Delta variant and a state-wide mandate. I mean, they coulda at least attempted to post a sign on the door, or something.
After you place your order you'll drive into the lumber yard and a forklift will arrive to load you up. The place felt very Unionized, a vibe I appreciate, so if you're a Union shop, RAKS, good on ya. I'm a sucker for supporting local alternatives to big box home improvement stores, but in this particular case, the big box right up the street -- Lowe's -- did a far more exemplary job of complying with a global health crisis than this particular alternative.