No matter whether a decking project is for residential or commercial use, projects often involve multi-use spaces that add practicality and value. Their components must be engineered to meet the needs of both the end customer and professional installers.
Architects want clean lines and seamless transitions from indoors to out, or between spaces. Contractors want materials that are predictable, install efficiently with minimal time and manpower, and perform long-term without surprises. Both want solutions that offer easier purchasing, seamless installation and continued support over just a collection of products.
At Rex Lumber, we meet those high expectations with a different approach to decking. Not as individual products, but as a cohesive system. We apply our extensive knowledge on material, installation methods and fabrication expertise to go above and beyond for our customers…and their customers…to deliver durable, long-lasting products backed by our highly-capable in-house millwork solutions.
Modified Wood Continues to Gain Ground in 2026
Modified wood decking has steadily gained momentum because it solves common pain points for end customers, architects and professional installers alike.
Modified wood decking products excel because they’re altered to withstand the elements, resulting in consistent, predictable long-term performance that…
- Decreases dimensional movement
- Minimizes maintenance
- Increases project lifespan, even in harsh environments
Rex Lumber offers a number of modified wood products to meet the longevity needs of both consumers and installers for even the most demanding projects, including:
- Accoya®, modified to the core to offer a 50-year warranty against rot and decay for above ground applications, including decks
- Accoya Color®, a solution that provides through-body color with up to a 25 year warranty
- Kebony®, a sustainable product modified to provide premium hardwood characteristics and a rich brown color that develops a natural silver-gray patina over time. It carries up to a 30 year Warranty.
Solid Tropical Hardwood Still Has Its Place in 2026
Traditional hardwood has been a go-to decking solution for our customers here at Rex Lumber, and with good reason. These products are known for extreme durability, structural integrity, and predictability, making them a solid choice when outdoor performance is key.
Rex Lumber offers a number of solid tropical hardwood species, like:
- Ipe, which features extreme durability and hardness for performance in harsh climates
- Machiche, an exceptionally dense, durable and strong wood that meets the demanding needs of decking environments
Among the many other species of tropical wood in Rex Lumber’s portfolio is Genuine Mahogany. which can be run into decking and sourced with other hardwoods, such as Garapa and Black Locust.
Black Locust, a North American hardwood, provides a natural decking with exceptionally durable & rot-resistant. It offers low-maintenance, with minimal shrinkage, meaning it resists warping, twisting, and shrinking. Considered a superior, eco-friendly alternative to tropical hardwoods, Black Locust has a lifespan of over 30 years.
Reach out to Rex Lumber to discuss the best combination of species for your applications.
Big Vision. Seamless Execution. Grad® System Brings It All Together
Grad® System from Rex Lumber is one of many solutions we provide that support customer goals and their design vision while helping builders expedite project execution across a variety of decking materials.
Nothing optimizes lumber products to meet the needs of both customers and installers quite like the Grad System. This concealed fastening solution presents a clean, polished look with consistent spacing to exceed consumer expectations. Professionals value that it speeds up assembly, with an easy, repeatable process for maximum efficiency.
The Grad System is compatible with lumber solutions across Rex’s decking offerings, including:
As an Official Grad® Milling Partner, Rex Lumber Offers a Complete Decking Solution, Not Just Products
Anyone can provide the base materials needed to build a deck, but with Rex Lumber, the real value comes from integrated solutions and high-level execution.
When the proven performance of Tropical and Domestic Hardwood Decking, Modified Decking and Grad are combined with Rex’s expert oversight, the result is long-lasting, aesthetically pleasing decks that are easy to install and maintain.
Rex Lumber offers in-house custom millwork capabilities through its official partnership with Grad Milling. This partnership allows Rex to…
- Provide precision grooving for Grad rails
- Maintain material integrity and appearance, with consistent tolerances to Grad’s exact specifications
- Ensure compatibility, reducing jobsite risk and installation variables
With years of experience with these products and systems, Rex is well positioned and prepared to deliver integrated decking solutions that check all the boxes for professionals and customers.
Conclusion: Building Smarter Decks Starts with Better Systems
As we approach peak decking season in 2026, having a trusted partner to streamline decisions and execution is more important than ever.
Reach out to a member of our team. We’ll help you design a solution that’s stronger together from the start.