Best Wood Species by Application & Use

Not sure which wood to choose? Browse species recommendations organized by project type β€” from decking and flooring to fencing, furniture, and structural framing.

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Decking

22 species

Top wood species for deck boards, railings, and outdoor living

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Flooring

20 species

Hardwood and engineered flooring species for interior spaces

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Furniture

15 species

Premium hardwoods for indoor and outdoor furniture

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Siding

10 species

Exterior cladding species with natural weather resistance

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Cabinets

10 species

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Turning

10 species

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Countertops

8 species
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Fencing

8 species

Durable, weather-resistant species for privacy and decorative fences

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Shelving

8 species
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Instruments

8 species
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Beams

7 species
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Trim & Molding

7 species

Fine-grain species for interior and exterior trim work

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Cladding

6 species
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Workbench

6 species
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Plywood

6 species
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Dock

6 species
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Garden

6 species
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Paneling

6 species
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Outdoor structures

6 species
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Railing

6 species
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Stairs

6 species
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Live edge

6 species
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Sauna

5 species
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Shutters

5 species

Lightweight, stable species for exterior shutters

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Landscape

5 species
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Marine

5 species
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Framing

5 species

Structural lumber species for walls, floors, and roofs

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Joists

5 species
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Posts

4 species
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Playground

4 species

Safe, splinter-resistant species for play structures

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Retaining walls

4 species
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Shiplap

4 species
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General lumber

4 species
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Wine cellar

3 species

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