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Hardwood Dock Decking
Build a dock that lasts 50+ years. Naturally rot-resistant, splinter-free tropical hardwood for boat docks, piers, marinas, and waterfront projects. Available in Ipe, Cumaru, Tigerwood, Garapa & Massaranduba & Red Balau.
Installation guide • Material calculators • Joist spacing • Acclimation guide
Why Hardwood for Dock Decking?
Docks face the harshest conditions — constant water, UV, freeze-thaw, salt, and heavy foot traffic. Tropical hardwoods naturally handle all of it.
Rot & Marine Borer Resistant
Natural oils resist rot, mold, and marine borers — no chemicals needed
No Chemical Treatments
No CCA or ACQ leaching into your waterway
Splinter-Free Surface
Safe barefoot walking — unlike PT pine that splinters with age
50–75 Year Lifespan
3–5x longer than pressure-treated lumber on docks
Popular Dock Board Sizes
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5/4x6
Most Popular for Docks
2x6
Heavy Commercial Docks
1x6
Residential Lake Docks
5/4x4
Narrow Finger Piers
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Choose the best hardwood for your dock, pier, or marina project.
Ipe Dock Decking
3,684 lbf | Up to 75+ yr lifespan | Excellent borer resistance
The gold standard for dock decking — 75+ year lifespan, proven marine borer resistance, and zero chemical leaching. From private boat docks to the most demanding commercial marinas.
Shop Ipe Dock LumberCumaru Dock Decking
3,330 lbf | 50+ yr lifespan | Excellent borer resistance
Best-value dock hardwood — Brazilian Teak delivers 90% of Ipe's marine performance at 30-40% lower cost. Proven on freshwater and saltwater docks nationwide.
Shop Cumaru Dock LumberMassaranduba Dock Decking
3,190 lbf | 50+ yr lifespan | Excellent borer resistance
Heavy-duty dock wood with Ipe-level density — Massaranduba delivers 3,190 Janka hardness and excellent marine borer resistance for commercial docks, marinas, and high-traffic piers.
Shop Massaranduba Dock LumberTigerwood Dock Decking
2,160 lbf | 40+ yr lifespan | Good to Very Good borer resistance
A dock with character — Tigerwood's dramatic striped grain creates the most visually distinctive dock surface available. Ideal for private lakefront and residential waterfront docks.
Shop Tigerwood Dock LumberGarapa Dock Decking
1,630 lbf | 30+ yr lifespan | Good borer resistance
The most affordable exotic hardwood dock — Garapa's golden tones create a bright, inviting dock surface for freshwater lakes and rivers at a fraction of the Ipe price.
Shop Garapa Dock LumberRed Balau Dock Decking
2,700 lbf | 40+ yr lifespan | Good borer resistance
A dense Southeast Asian hardwood for dock construction — 2,700 Janka hardness with warm red-brown tones and excellent freshwater marine performance at a competitive price.
Shop Red Balau Dock LumberSpecies Comparison for Docks
| Species | Janka | Dock Lifespan | Marine Borer Resistance | Best For | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ipe | 3,684 | Up to 75+ yrs | Excellent | Premium saltwater | View Ipe → |
| Cumaru | 3,330 | 50+ yrs | Excellent | Best value | View Cumaru → |
| Massaranduba | 3,190 | 50+ yrs | Excellent | Heavy-duty / red tone | View Massaranduba → |
| Tigerwood | 2,160 | 40+ yrs | Good to Very Good | Visual appeal | View Tigerwood → |
| Garapa | 1,630 | 30+ yrs | Good | Freshwater / budget | View Garapa → |
| Red Balau | 2,700 | 40+ yrs | Good | Value + SE Asian source | View Red Balau → |
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Available Dock Decking Sizes
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Dock Decking by Hardwood Species
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Ipe Dock Decking
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Cumaru Dock Decking
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Tigerwood Dock Decking
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Garapa Dock Decking
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Massaranduba Dock Decking
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Red Balau Dock Decking
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