These types of native softwoods will be available as dimensional stock in 2x4’s, 2x6’s, 4x4’x, and 2x2’s for rail components. 5/4x6’s and 2x6’s for decking. 2x8’s, 2x10’s, 2x12’s for joists, stair stringers, and beams. 6x6’s for support posts.

Southern Yellow Pine - SYP is the most common deck framing material in eastern United States. It is strong and stiff and has excellent characteristics for pressure treating. SYP logs yield a high proportion of sapwood which works well to absorb preservative. It has a reputation for being dimensionally unstable and prone to shelling

Ponderosa Pine – Pond Pine is less strong than SYP. Engelman Spruce Douglas fir – It is very strong and is less prone to warping and spitting than SYP. Predominant material found in western United States and Canada

Douglas fir South – Weaker than Douglas fir Larch - Often available in the western United States.

Hem-fir – It is weaker and more prone to warping and splitting. It is also the cheapest and one of the most commonly available