Decking
When summer hits, we long for that perfect outdoor living space. A deck can become an outdoor oasis, perfect for family dinners or entertaining friends. At Hughes Lumber, we want to help you find the right decking materials to create that perfect outdoor area.
Decking Materials We Supply
We supply decking materials for your outdoor living space including:
- TREX composite decking, western red cedar, and treated yellow pine decking materials.
- Deck railing
- Fasteners, including hidden fastener systems
- Joists
- Post caps and balusters
Which is Best: Wood Decking or Composite Decking?
The answer to this question will depend on factors like your budget, the deck design , size of your space, and maintenance requirements.
Natural Wood Decks
- A natural wood deck made of Treated Yellow Pine is a durable and low-cost option, treated with non-toxic chemicals to prevent decay, rot, and insect attacks.
- Treated Yellow Pine decking colors may fade over time and should not be painted.
- A natural wood deck made of Western Red Cedar is beautiful, durable, and naturally resistant to decay, rot, and insects. It’s a long-lasting and low-maintenance option.
Composite Decking
- Composite decking offers superior durability, aesthetics, and requires little maintenance compared to natural wood. It has mildew and fire-resistant properties in addition to being splinter free.
- Composite deck boards are available in a wide range of wood grain patterns, so you still get that same natural wood look.
What Type of Wood is Best for Decking?
Some of the best wood species for outdoor decks include the following.
Pressure-Treated Southern Yellow Pine
Pressure-treated Southern yellow pine is the most common decking material used in Oklahoma, and it is easy to see why. It is:
- Affordable
- Durable
- Resistant to weather, bugs, and rot
- Milled in Oklahoma
Cedar
Western red cedar makes for a great-looking deck that is durable and resistant to rot. A highly respected and coveted material, Western red cedar decks are also more expensive than those made of other types of lumber, since this wood needs to be imported from British Columbia.
Tropical Hardwoods
Tropical hardwoods are the most expensive decking option, but they are popular for a reason. Take Ipe (Brazilian walnut), for example. This exotic wood has a gorgeous look, is long-lasting, durable, and requires less maintenance than many other wood species.
At Hughes Lumber, we can special order Ipe and other woods for your decking needs.
Should I Use Deck Screws or Fasteners for My Decking Project?
It is very important to use the right screws or fasteners. Which one is best for your jobsite or home depends on factors like appearance and budget.
Deck screws are well-designed to handle the elements of outdoor living. They are resistant to rust and corrosion and are easy to screw in as well. They also come in different colors to match any deck and are typically cheaper than the hidden fastener alternatives.
Hidden fasteners tie deck boards to a support structure by anchoring on the side or underside of each board, leaving the surface of the deck fastener-free. Hidden fasteners are both aesthetically pleasing and safer than other options, making them great for locations with lots of foot traffic.
If you are not sure which of these systems is best for your project, contact us here at Hughes Lumber. We will be happy to help you out.
Products, Services, and Building Materials We Supply
We offer a full line of other products, services, and materials to help ensure your jobs are completed to perfection:
Why Hughes?
We’re a family-owned lumber company that’s been in the business since 1925. When you choose Hughes, you choose:
A lumber yard that only works with the best. We contract with the best mills and manufacturers in North America because your job site requires only the finest materials.
One of Oklahoma’s largest suppliers of Douglas fir lumber and Southern Yellow Pine. You get the best prices because we buy in bulk and pass those savings to you.
Design and layout services. Our layout and design staff designs Trus Joist Engineered Wood Systems from Weyerhaeuser®.
Unmatched professionalism and precision. Never get behind on a project. We deliver on time and in full.
A lumber company that is a member of Lumbermen’s Merchandising Corporation, the largest building materials and lumber-buying group in the country. As an LMC member, we have the buying power of more than 1,300 lumber yards with $11 billion in annual sales. We pass those savings on to you.
100 Years of Experience. We’re proud to reach 100 years in 2025, a testament to our trusted service and commitment to Oklahoma contractors and the communities we live and work in, such as Bartlesville, Enid, Grand Lake, Muskogee, Ponca City, Stillwater, Tulsa Port of Catoosa, and more.
Accurate Billing. Contractors trust Hughes Lumber for clear, timely, and error-free billing, helping avoid delays and disputes.
Precise material estimating. We use Estima®, the leading building materials estimating software. This makes for accurate budgeting, minimal waste, and minimal costly fill-in orders.
