Decks make excellent home additions, and the key to building a quality deck is to find a balance between durability and appearance. The building supply experts at Huber Lumber in Cincinnati, Ohio, possess over 100 years of combined experience in construction, so they’re familiar with everything you’ll need to build a new deck this summer—including finding the perfect wood.

Here are the four best types of lumber to use while building your deck:

• Redwood: Redwood is a softer wood, but it’s super durable. Although it’s rot-resistant, this wood looks better if a sealant is applied.
• Mahogany: This hardwood is resistant to both pests and rot, making it a great choice for humid environments. To avoid deforestation, be careful to only buy mahogany that was responsibly harvested.
• Ipe: This wood is heavy and extremely dense, making it less susceptible to rot and insects. It’s also extremely difficult to burn. Like mahogany, make sure your ipe lumber supplier is eco-friendly.
• Pressure Treated: There are a number of woods that are pressure treated, but yellow pine is the most common. Pressure treated lumber lasts longer than untreated wood, and the sealant gives you more flexibility when it comes to choosing a particular shade or gradient. 

Thanks to Huber Lumber, you’ll have everything you need to build your new deck. Visit them online to learn more about their building supplies, and call (513) 731-4035 to speak with a lumber specialist about your needs. You can also follow Huber Lumber on Facebook to receive more home improvement tips, and feel free to stop by their store on Monroe Avenue to browse through their wood selections in person.