Decking Materials (2026)
Premium deck boards in exotic hardwood, domestic softwood, and modified wood options.
Reviewed by Lumberama's Product Team | Last updated May 26, 2026
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Ipe Decking
Exotic Hardwood
$$$
Janka: 3,680 lbf
Lifespan: 25+ years
Cumaru Decking
Exotic Hardwood
$$
Janka: 3,330 lbf
Lifespan: 20+ years
Garapa Decking
Exotic Hardwood
$$
Janka: 1,650 lbf
Lifespan: 15-20 years
Tigerwood Decking
Exotic Hardwood
$$
Janka: 2,160 lbf
Lifespan: 15-20 years
Teak Decking
Exotic Hardwood
$$$
Janka: 1,070 lbf
Lifespan: 25+ years
Massaranduba Decking
Exotic Hardwood
$$$
Janka: 3,190 lbf
Lifespan: 25+ years
Red Balau Decking
Exotic Hardwood
$$
Janka: 3,075 lbf
Lifespan: 20+ years
Yellow Balau Decking
Exotic Hardwood
$$
Janka: 2,900 lbf
Lifespan: 20+ years
Cedar Decking
Softwood
$
Janka: 350 lbf
Lifespan: 10-15 years
Redwood Decking
Softwood
$$
Janka: 450 lbf
Lifespan: 10-15 years
Pressure Treated Decking
Treated Softwood
$
Janka: 690 lbf
Lifespan: 15-20 years
Cypress Decking
Softwood
$$
Janka: 510 lbf
Lifespan: 15-20 years
Mahogany Decking
Exotic Hardwood
$$$
Janka: 800 lbf
Lifespan: 15-20 years
Thermally Modified Decking
Modified Wood
$$
Janka: Varies
Lifespan: 20+ years
Acacia Decking
Exotic Hardwood
$$
Janka: 2,300 lbf
Lifespan: 15-20 years