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Not All Wood Decks in Houston, TX Are Created Equal

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Wood is still the king of deck building material for Houston decking materials due to its economy and strength. However, there are three categories of lumber we offer – pressure treated, western red cedar, and tropical hardwoods. Let’s look at the differences to help you narrow down your choice.

 

Pressure Treated Custom Wood Decks

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This material is the best deck building material for Houston homeowners who want the most economical option. We use southern yellow, which is a softwood that is strong and dense and has the ability to hold screws better than typical pine. Another advantage pressure-treated lumber has over pine is that it’s less liable to split, warp, or crack at its been kiln dried to remove the access moisture.

While this is a great material for deck building in Houston’s subtropical climate, it does not have the staying power of cedar or tropical hardwood. If you choose pressure-treated lumber for your wood deck in Houston, TX, you will need to pressure wash it annually and use a stain and sealer every 3 to 5 years to provide a weatherproof barrier. With regular staining, pressure-treated wood also has a superior ability to maintain its color rather than fade to grey as it ages.

 

Cedar Custom Wood Decks

For those who consider themselves purists, you might opt for western softwoods like cedar or redwood. Cedar is stronger, and this specie of lumber is prized for its natural beauty and rich color as it contains oils and tannins that naturally resist decay and voracious insects and aren’t filled will chemicals or preservatives. If you prefer cedar, the four best grades that are capable of naturally keeping its shape better are architect clear, custom clear, architect knotty, and custom knotty, listed here from most expensive to least expensive. The drawback to cedar is they are more susceptible to cosmetic damages such as dents and scratches. Most cedar decks we built in Houston 20 years ago still look flawless, whereas pressure-treated wood decks begin to show signs of wear and tear within ten years.

 

Tropical Hardwood

The luxury in material for deck building in Houston is exotic or tropical hardwood, including IPE, Brazilian hardwood, and tiger wood decking, just to name a few. These rich-grained woods are naturally resistant to wood boring insects and rot and have a class A fire rating for being fire resistant. But aside from the practical benefits, these wood decks in Houston, TX, are the ultimate in strength and beauty. This is also the best choice for commercial projects, such as high-traffic, large-scale beach piers or boardwalks, or even public benches.