Canadian industry

238130 Framing contractors

Entrepreneurs en charpenterie

Official definition

This Canadian industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in structural framing and sheathing using materials other than structural steel or concrete. The work performed may include new work, additions, alterations, maintenance, and repairs.

Classification Reference

Official classification fields for this page

Official classification fields taken from the current StatCan source bundle.

Characteristic Description
Official titleFraming contractors
ClassificationNAICS Canada 2022 Version 1.0
Publishing authorityStatistics Canada
Hierarchical levelCanadian industry
Parent code23813 - Framing contractors
International correspondenceF4390*
Sourcehttps://www.statcan.gc.ca/en/subjects/standard/naics/2022/v1/index
Source verification2026-05-05
Canada Business Context

Canada-wide tax and filing context

Canada-wide business, tax, and filing context from the local country pack and tax pack.

Characteristic Description
Tax authorityCanada Revenue Agency (CRA)
Business identifierBusiness Number (BN): 9-digit identifier with program account suffixes such as RT0001 for GST/HST, RP0001 for payroll, and RC0001 for corporate income tax.
Filing requirementsBusiness Number registration; Form T2125 (Statement of Business or Professional Activities) attached to T1; Form T2 (Corporation Income Tax Return); Form T5013; Form GST34
Sector authorityProvincial workers' compensation boards and provincial trades certification bodies

Exclusions

  • constructing brick, block, stone foundations (See 238140 Masonry contractors (US))
  • finish carpentry (See 238350 Finish carpentry contractors)
  • installing structural steel framing or precast concrete framing (See 238120 Structural steel and precast concrete contractors (US))

Examples

  • building framing (except structural steel), installation
  • post framing contractors
  • prefabricated wood frame components (e.g., trusses), installation
  • stud walls, wood or steel, installation
  • wood frame components (e.g., truss), fabrication on site
  • assembly and erection of prefabricated building components on site
  • building framing (except structural steel), installation
  • carpentry, framing
  • ceiling beams (wooden), rough installation
  • foundations, building, wood, contractors
  • framework, house, contractors
  • framing contractors
  • permanent wood foundations, installation
  • post framing contractors
  • prefabricated wood frame components (e.g., trusses), installation
  • roof truss contractor (wood only)
  • sheathing (house, building, structure), wood, construction
  • steel framing (except structural) contractors
  • stud walls, wood or steel, installation
  • wood frame components (e.g., truss), fabrication on site

Classification Confidence Score

5 of 6 factors passing

8/ 10
Verified official sourcenaics-scian-2022-structure-v1-eng.csv (2026-05-05)
International crosswalkISIC Rev. 4 mapping: F4390*
Previous edition migrationNAICS 2017 to 2022 continuity confirmed
Complete hierarchy5 levels confirmed in hierarchy
Size or threshold documentedSME thresholds documented in federal tax pack
Trade or export matchNo direct HS code correspondence in current bundle
Legacy crosswalkLegacy system (SIC 1980) retired in this region
Business Profiles

When you might need code 238130

These role examples come from the official title and example wording attached to this code.

01 238130
Framing contractors

Use this page when the business is directly described by the official title or definition for 238130 Framing contractors. It is the closest source-backed checkpoint before BN registration, GST/HST review, banking onboarding, or internal classification work.

02 238130
building framing (except structural steel), installation

Use this page when the activity is described in the official StatCan example wording as building framing (except structural steel), installation. Compare the definition, exclusions, and nearby codes here before attaching 238130 Framing contractors to a business file.

03 238130
post framing contractors

Use this page when the activity is described in the official StatCan example wording as post framing contractors. Compare the definition, exclusions, and nearby codes here before attaching 238130 Framing contractors to a business file.

04 238130
prefabricated wood frame components (e.g., trusses), installation

Use this page when the activity is described in the official StatCan example wording as prefabricated wood frame components (e.g., trusses), installation. Compare the definition, exclusions, and nearby codes here before attaching 238130 Framing contractors to a business file.

Business Map

Business categories in this branch

A rotating set of business activity examples linked to this part of the Canadian hierarchy.

Civil worksBuilding tradesRenovation crewsSite preparationRetrofit projectsSpecialty contracting

In this section

  • 238130Framing contractors

Commonly confused with

238140 — Masonry contractors

constructing brick, block, stone foundations (See 238140 Masonry contractors (US))

238350 — Finish carpentry contractors

finish carpentry (See 238350 Finish carpentry contractors)

238120 — Structural steel and precast concrete contractors

installing structural steel framing or precast concrete framing (See 238120 Structural steel and pr...

ISIC Rev. 4 correspondence

F4390*Other specialized construction activities

Approximate correspondence

Framing contractors

US NAICS reference238130 - Framing Contractors

Source row

238130Framing contractors

This page mirrors the source row from the structure CSV and the matching rows from the elements and crosswalk files.

Frequently asked questions

What does code 238130 cover?

Framing contractors: This Canadian industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in structural framing and sheathing using materials other than structural steel or concrete. The work performed may include new work, additions, alterations, maintenance, and repairs.

Which level of the hierarchy is 238130?

It is a canadian industry page in the NAICS Canada 2026 hierarchy.

What is the parent of 238130?

It rolls up to 23813 Framing contractors.

Should I stop at 238130 or go lower?

This page already points to the exact six-digit Canadian industry in the current site structure.

Are official inclusion notes attached to 238130?

No inclusion rows are attached to this page in the local elements file.

Are there exclusion notes for 238130?

Yes. 3 exclusion note(s) help separate this page from nearby codes.

Does 238130 include illustrative examples?

Yes. 20 example row(s) are available for boundary checking.

What kinds of businesses often start from this page?

Examples in this branch include Civil works, Building trades, Renovation crews, Site preparation, Retrofit projects, Specialty contracting.

Is there an ISIC mapping for 238130?

Yes. The page shows F4390* Other specialized construction activities.

Does this page show a US NAICS reference?

Yes. A same-code US reference is attached: Framing Contractors.

Why are both English and French titles shown?

NAICS Canada is bilingual, so the page keeps both language titles visible for comparison and lookup.

Where does the page text come from?

From the local StatCan structure file, elements file, ISIC crosswalk, and the bundled US 6-digit reference workbook.