When you think of marine grade lumber, you may think first of the wood used to build boats and docks. You’d be correct, but you’d also miss out on a wide range of marine grade lumber used for applications that aren’t as glamorous.
Where Industrial Marine Grade Lumber Is Used
Wood that can withstand water exposure is important for several applications that may not have anything to do with building boats or docks. For instance, heavy construction in high-moisture areas may require lumber that won’t rot or become pest-infested during use.
Consider laydown boards used to protect heavy equipment and the ground beneath them, or plywood used for partitioning or shoring. If you’re working in an area near water, or even in an area that experiences higher-than-average rainfall, you may want to use lumber that has been specifically treated to withstand high-moisture conditions.
What Types of Wood Are Marine Grade Lumber?
Several types of wood could be marine-grade lumber, depending on your specific needs.
The most common are:
- Southern Yellow Pine
- Western Red Cedar
- Redwood
- Brazilian Walnut
- Greenheart
- Douglas Fir
For applications where the appearance of the wood is important, cedar and walnut may be your best options—but for industrial applications, Southern Yellow Pine is popular.
Where to Find Marine Grade Lumber
When you need large quantities of marine grade lumber for both industrial and aesthetic applications, specialized lumber suppliers are available to meet all your needs. These suppliers likely keep several options in stock at all times, but may not have additional industrial wood on hand for non-marine applications.
If you need a variety of industrial lumber, including marine grade options, working with a supplier that specializes in industrial lumber is your best bet. While marine grade lumber may not always be in stock, an industrial lumber supplier can source what you need—including lumber without marine grade requirements—and prepare them to deliver or pick up when you need them.
If you’d like to learn more about marine grade lumber and how Lodge Lumber can help you source all industrial wood for your next project, reach out any time. We’re here to help.
