NAICS 238130

Overview

The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) is the U.S. government’s standard for classifying business establishments to support the collection, analysis, and publication of economic statistics. Developed under the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) with Statistics Canada and Mexico’s INEGI, NAICS was adopted in 1997 to replace SIC; the latest classification vintage is 2022. ¹
NAICS 238130 designates establishments primarily engaged in structural framing and sheathing using materials other than structural steel or concrete. Work may include new construction, additions, alterations, maintenance, and repairs. Federal statistical reporting groups this activity within Specialty Trade Contractors (Subsector 238), informing data tabulations and comparisons across the construction sector. ²

See also on G2X:

• G2X — NAICS 238130 overview
• G2X — NAICS 238120 Structural Steel and Precast Concrete Contractors
• G2X — NAICS 238350 Finish Carpentry Contractors

What this NAICS covers

• Structural framing of buildings with wood or light‑gauge (non‑structural) steel members. ²
• Installation of building sheathing associated with framing (e.g., wall, roof, and floor sheathing). ²
• On‑site fabrication/installation of wood frame components such as trusses. ²
• Post‑frame (“pole barn”) building framing. ²
• Roof truss installation and attachment of sheathing to trusses as part of framing scope. ²
• Framing work performed as new construction, additions, alterations, maintenance, or repairs. ²

Related NAICS and PSC codes

Type	Code	Descriptor
NAICS	238110	Poured Concrete Foundation and Structure Contractors
NAICS	238120	Structural Steel and Precast Concrete Contractors
NAICS	238350	Finish Carpentry Contractors
NAICS	238190	Other Foundation, Structure, and Building Exterior Contractors

Cross‑references and exclusions (official)

• Finish carpentry (e.g., installation of doors, windows, trim) is classified under 238350, not 238130. ²
• Installing structural steel or precast concrete framing/elements is classified under 238120. ²
• Poured‑in‑place concrete foundations/structural elements are classified under 238110. ²
• Curtain wall and other excluded exterior structural work may fall under 238190; see manual notes for scope boundaries. ²

Frequently asked questions

• What types of work fall under NAICS 238130?
  Establishments that frame buildings using wood or light‑gauge metal and install related wall, floor, and roof sheathing. The scope includes on‑site truss fabrication/installation and applies to new construction, additions, alterations, maintenance, and repairs, when performed as the framing contractor. ²

• How does 238130 differ from 238120?
  238130 covers framing that is not structural steel or precast concrete. Erection of structural steel and installation of precast concrete framing or elements are classified in 238120, not in 238130. ²

• Are roof truss and sheathing installation included in 238130?
  Yes. Installing roof trusses and attaching sheathing to trusses are included when performed by framing contractors as part of the framing scope. This aligns with the NAICS industry description and examples for framing contractors. ²

• Does 238130 include finish carpentry or drywall?
  No. Finish carpentry (e.g., doors, windows, trim) is classified under 238350. Drywall and insulation activities are classified under 238310, not under 238130. ²

• Where is 2022 Economic Census data for 238130?
  Construction sector statistics (NAICS Sector 23) are published on a 2022 NAICS basis and can be filtered to 238130 within Construction tables on data.census.gov. Start from the Sector 23 Economic Census tables page. ³

Useful resources

• G2X — NAICS 238130 overview
• Census: Introduction to NAICS and search tools. ¹
• NAICS 2022 industry definition and cross‑references (Industry 238130). ²
• 2022 guidance: NAICS concepts and the 2022 vintage used for the Economic Census. ⁴
• 2022 Economic Census — Construction (Sector 23) data tables. ³

References

1. U.S. Census Bureau. North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) — Introduction to NAICS. https://www.census.gov/naics
2. U.S. Census Bureau. NAICS 2022 Industry 238130 — Framing Contractors (definition, examples, cross‑references). https://www.census.gov/naics/?input=238130&year=2022&details=238130
3. U.S. Census Bureau. 2022 NAICS Sector 23 — Construction (Economic Census tables). https://www.census.gov/data/tables/2022/econ/economic-census/naics-sector-23.html
4. U.S. Census Bureau. Economic Census: NAICS Codes & Understanding Industry Classification Systems (2022 vintage note). https://www.census.gov/programs-surveys/economic-census/year/2022/technical-documentation/code-lists/understanding-naics-redirect.html