Explore American Deck Wood Species

The most popular decking wood in the United States, representing over 75% of real wood decks. Treated with copper-based preservatives (ACQ/MCA) to resist decay and termites.

Renowned Pacific Northwest timber cherished for its rich cinnamon-red hues, aromatic natural oils (thujaplicins), and natural dimensional stability with minimal warping.

A prized West Coast hardwood-like softwood with legendary beauty, natural pitch-free resin, and outstanding resistance to fire and weathering when heartwood grades are selected.

An ultra-dense South American hardwood as hard as iron. Has a Class A fire rating (same as concrete/steel) and naturally resists fire, rot, marine borers, and heavy foot traffic.

A classic American structural lumber with superior strength-to-weight ratio. Widely used for deck joists, beams, and covered porch flooring throughout the Pacific Northwest and Mountain regions.

Real wood baked in high-temperature kilns (>400°F) in an oxygen-deprived steam environment. Cooking bakes out the sugars that fungi eat, making the wood permanently stable and decay-proof without chemicals.

Engineered decking made from recycled wood flour and polymers enclosed in a durable protective shell. Provided for direct maintenance comparison against natural wood options.