Wood Decking from AdvantageLumber.com
Discover Why Advantage Decking® Outlasts & Outperforms other Materials!
You Supply The View. We Supply The Wood.™ Real wood decks made of our authentic hardwood are proven to be dependable, durable, and a great value. Is it any wonder why Advantage Decking® is the preferred choice among professional deck builders and contractors?
Naturally durable, truly dependable. Don’t you deserve the real thing?
If you value longevity, looks, and return on investment, then choosing genuine Advantage Hardwood Decking is a sound decision you can make with confidence. We offer a number of ways to buy wood decking from us. Whether you call, click, or email, you will work with a professional who is here to assist you throughout the entire process!
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Advantage Wood Decking Options
Discover the benefits of Advantage Decking® and see why contractors, architects, and homeowners love the real, natural look of our exotic woods over composite decking material. With its low maintenance qualities and decades-long lifespan, you can build your next deck knowing you've chosen genuine hardwood that is proven to withstand anything you or Mother Nature throws at it.
Appearance: Heartwood tends to be a golden or medium brown, with color darkening with age. Grain is straight, though it can occasionally be wavy or interlocked. Coarse, uneven texture and moderate to low natural luster. Raw, unfinished wood surfaces have a slightly oily or greasy feel due to natural oils.
Hardness: 1070
Bending Strength: 14,080 lbf/in2 (97.1 MPa)
Benefits: Low maintenance. Grown in plantations to protect the environment and prevent deforestation.
Appearance: Ipe heartwood is olive-brown with lighter or darker streaks. Grain is straight to irregular with a low to medium luster. The pores appear as fine yellow dots and contain yellowish lapachol powder which turns deep red in alkaline solutions. Texture is fine and appears oily. Fine ripple marks may be present. Ipe has a fine-medium texture, with the grain varying from straight to irregular or interlocked with a moderate natural luster.
Hardness: 3680
Bending Strength: 25,660 lbf/in2 (177.0 MPa)
Benefits: Low maintenance. Highest rating for insect (termite) & decay resistance. Proven lifespan of 75+ years.
Appearance: Heartwood tends to be a medium to dark brown, sometimes with a reddish or purplish hue; some pieces may have streaks of yellowish or greenish brown. Grain is interlocked, with a medium texture and a waxy feel. Endgrain: Diffuse-porous; solitary and radial multiples; large pores in no specific arrangement, few; heartwood mineral/gum deposits present; parenchyma lozenge, aliform, confluent, and sometimes marginal; narrow rays, spacing fairly close.
Hardness: 3330
Bending Strength: 25,390 lbf/in2 (175.1 MPa)
Benefits: Low maintenance. Extremely durable. Naturally resistant to decay. Offers 50+ year lifespan.
Appearance: Tigerwood heartwood ranges from reddish-brown to dark brown with irregular black streaks. It has a fine to medium texture and a variable grain pattern, which can be straight, interlocked, or wavy. The wood has a high natural luster and a smooth surface.
Hardness: 2170
Bending Strength: 25,600 lbf/in2 (176.6 MPa)
Benefits: Low maintenance and naturally durable. Offers 30+ year lifespan.
Appearance: Brazilian Redwood heartwood ranges from reddish-brown to dark red. It has a straight to interlocked grain and a fine to medium texture. The wood has a high natural luster and a smooth surface.
Hardness: 3190
Bending Strength: 24,800 lbf/in2 (171.0 MPa)
Benefits: Excellent durability and low maintenance. Exceptional resistance to rot, decay, and insects. 30+ year lifespan.
Appearance: Red Balau (Mahogany) heartwood ranges from reddish-brown to purplish-brown. It has a straight to interlocked grain and a coarse texture. The wood has a moderate natural luster.
Hardness: 1600
Bending Strength: 24,900 lbf/in2 (171.7 MPa)
Benefits: Excellent durability and low maintenance. Exceptional resistance to rot, decay, and insects. 30+ year lifespan.
Appearance: Golden Mahogany™ (Yellow Balau) heartwood ranges from yellow-brown to golden-brown. It has a straight to interlocked grain and a coarse texture. The wood has a moderate natural luster.
Hardness: 1600
Bending Strength: 20,500 lbf/in2 (141.4 MPa)
Benefits: Excellent durability and low maintenance. Exceptional resistance to rot, decay, and insects. 30+ year lifespan.
Appearance: Garapa heartwood ranges from yellow to golden brown. It has a fine to medium texture with a straight to interlocked grain. The wood has a natural luster and a smooth surface.
Hardness: 1650
Bending Strength: 17,400 lbf/in2 (120.0 MPa)
Benefits: Durable and naturally resistant to rot, decay, and splinters without any chemical treatments. Offers 30+ year lifespan.
Appearance: Cypress decking is available in Select, #2 & Better, and Pecky grades.
Hardness: 510lbs
Bending Strength: 10,600 psi
Benefits: We offer Cypress decking in a variety of sizes and grades. If you don't see the size or profile you need, give us a call.
Appearance: Angelim Pedra varies from tan to yellow with dark red and brown vertical striping.
Hardness: 1,720lbs
Bending Strength: 18,255 psi
Benefits: We offer Trailer Decking in a variety of sizes. If you don't see the size or profile you need, give us a call.
The Top 7 Benefits of Advantage Hardwood Decking
- An eye-catching array of natural colors & patterns
- Ultra low maintenance (no stripping or excessive sanding required)
- Average lifetime exceeds cedar, pine, redwood, and synthetic decking
- Excellent performance in extreme climates (hot / cold, wet / arid)
- Chemical-free resistance to mold, decay, & even termites
- Sustainably harvested from well-managed forests
- Less expensive than PVC, capstock, & composite decking and free of problems like peeling, excess mold spots, etc.
Decking Profiles
- Standard: Easy to install, this basic decking profile is a classic suitable for any application.
- Pre-Grooved: Designed to be used with hidden deck fasteners, pre-grooved decking gives you a flawless deck surface.
- Tongue & Groove: Perfect for use in covered porches or other applications where the decking will be protected from moisture.
Decking Price Quote
Deck Calculator
Use this Deck Calculator to calculate the square footage of your deck into linear footage. For more on lumber sizing be sure visit our lumber sizes page.
Wood Decking Thickness
Here is an explanation of our most popular wood decking sizes:
- 1x6 - "finished" dimension 3/4" thick
- 1x6
® - "finished" dimension 21mm thick - 5/4x6 - "finished" dimension 1" thick
- 2x6 - "finished" dimension 1 1/2 " thick
Wood Decking Shipping Times
| Area | Transit Time |
| Northeast States | 1 to 3 days |
| Southern States | 1 to 3 days |
| Midwest States | 2 to 5 days |
| West coast | 1 to 3 days |
| European Countries | 3 weeks |
Shipping times may vary. Please call for exact shipping times and rates.
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