Rough Lumber
Mason’s Mill & Lumber Co. stocks over 1,000,000 board feet of rough lumber — rough sawn and rough cut hardwoods and softwoods in thicknesses from 4/4 to 16/4. Every board is sourced from the industry’s top domestic and import sawmills and graded to the highest available standard, from FAS and Select to character-grade stock with visible mineral streaks and knots. If a species or size isn’t sitting on our racks in Houston, our supply network can usually source it fast.
Rough Sawn & Rough Cut Hardwoods and Softwoods
This catalog covers the full range of rough lumber for interior and exterior work — furniture, cabinetry, architectural millwork, decking, siding, and structural applications — including Kebony®, thermally modified and FSC®-certified options like Accoya® and Thermory for projects that need 25+ years of durability without chemical treatment.
Explore Our Rough Lumber Selection
The Accoya® name stands for ULTRA-HIGH PERFORMANCE SUSTAINABLE WOOD, tried and tested in the US. Accoya® comes in many sizes for many applications and is guaranteed for 50 years above ground and 25 years in ground or freshwater. Accoya® wood is also sustainably harvested in accordance with the Forest Stewardship Council (FSC®). These Accoya® rough lumber products are 70% FSC®.
Accoya® brings unprecedented reliability for thermally modified wood. It is checked and trusted to not visibly swell, shrink or distort, with minimal movement. This modified wood is highly durable and stable and it withstands the test of any climate, so it is ideal for tough applications
Learn more about Accoya® wood HERE: https://youtu.be/c3km0dYmr74
CLICK HERE TO ORDER A $10.00 SAMPLE in your choice of species that will be credited towards your full order.
The Accoya® name stands for ULTRA-HIGH PERFORMANCE SUSTAINABLE WOOD, tried and tested in the US. Accoya® comes in many sizes for many applications and is guaranteed for 50 years above ground and 25 years in ground or freshwater. Accoya® wood is also sustainably harvested in accordance with the Forest Stewardship Council (FSC®). These Accoya® rough lumber products are 70% FSC®.
Accoya® brings unprecedented reliability for thermally modified wood. It is checked and trusted to not visibly swell, shrink or distort, with minimal movement. This modified wood is highly durable and stable and it withstands the test of any climate, so it is ideal for tough applications.
Learn more about Accoya® wood HERE: https://youtu.be/c3km0dYmr74
CLICK HERE TO ORDER A $10.00 SAMPLE in your choice of species that will be credited towards your full order.
Superior alder also known as select alder or clear alder, is a high-grade hardwood that produces a clearer stock than its close relative knotty alder. Alder, part of the birch family, is a softer hardwood from the Pacific Northwest.
Consistent color, stability, and uniform acceptance of stains and finishes are some of the characteristics that have made western alder a preferred wood for furniture. Its elasticity makes it ideal for carving intricate details. Ranking second only to oak as the most commonly used wood, alder offers the look of many fine hardwoods at a value price.
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All of our antique pine comes from reclaimed lumber and has a natural patina look, saw marks, knots, nail holes and that distinct rustic feel. The sapwood varies in width, and is whitish to yellowish, orange white or pale yellow. The heartwood is light yellow, orange or reddish-brown, and is resinous. The marked contrast between early wood and late wood is clearly shown in the growth rings.
All “reclaimed” or antique pine comes with defects and character markings present. Every piece of lumber has a history.
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In rustic or knotty grades of lumber, there will be a percentage of degrade during the milling process. Some knots may shake lose and/or fall out during the milling process. Mason’s Mill is not liable for these defects in moldings produced from knotty grades of lumber.
Regarded as excellent in resistance to both decay and insect attack, aromatic red cedar is frequently used for fence posts used in direct ground contact with no pre-treating of the wood.
Overall, aromatic red cedar is easy to work, notwithstanding any knots or irregularities present in the wood. It reportedly has a high silica content, which can dull cutters. Aromatic red cedar glues and finishes well, though in many applications, the wood is left unfinished to preserve its aromatic properties.
Cedar has a distinct and tell-tale scent: the wood is commonly used in closets and chests to repel moths and other insects. Though eastern red cedar trees are widely distributed throughout the eastern half of the United States, it is a very slow-growing species, and most trees harvested tend to be fairly small in diameter. Because of this, aromatic red cedar boards tend to be knotty and narrow.
In rustic or knotty grades of lumber, there will be a percentage of degrade during the milling process. Some knots may shake lose and/or fall out during the milling process. Mason’s Mill is not liable for these defects in moldings produced from knotty grades of lumber.
Mason’s Mill and Lumber will not be responsible or issue a credit for any cup, warp, twist or splitting that occurs in any custom cut Fir or Cedar boards or beams. These issues can be present in material cut from larger beams and timbers and need to be accounted for by the buyer when determining if Fir or Cedar is appropriate for the intended application. Cedar and Fir products will typically have knots.
Ash is regularly used for furniture, flooring, doors, architectural millwork and moulding, kitchen cabinets, paneling, tool handles, baseball bats, hockey sticks, skis, oars and turnings. The sapwood is light-colored to nearly white and the heartwood varies from greyish or light brown, to pale yellow streaked with brown. The wood is generally straight-grained with a coarse uniform texture.
The degree and availability of light-colored sapwood, and other properties, will vary according to the growing regions.
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Character white oak has an open grain and can range from light gray to warm brown shades. White oak is a hard and heavy wood with a medium-bending and crushing strength, low in stiffness, but very good in steam-bending. It has great wear-resistance.
Known for its natural grain irregularities, mineral streaks, and both sound and open knots, character grade lumber contains a mix of heart and sap woods. Its color variations are visible throughout each board face.
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In rustic or knotty grades of lumber, there will be a percentage of degrade during the milling process. Some knots may shake lose and/or fall out during the milling process. Mason’s Mill is not liable for these defects in moldings produced from knotty grades of lumber.
A select & better grade cherry hardwood out of Pennsylvania that is extremely popular with cabinetmakers. Cherry is easy to work, fine textured, strong and fairly durable. Highly rated in all working properties including wood bending and turning.
Cherry becomes darker and richer with age turning reddish brown with a golden luster. Freshly cut cherry is often very pale, but the wood oxidizes to its famously favorable rich brown red in time.
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We stock a Prime Grade Clear Southern Yellow Pine, known for its strength, straight grain, and warm golden color. Sourced and milled in-house, this lumber is ideal for porch ceilings, soffits, wall paneling, and exterior detailing. Commonly used in both residential and light commercial builds, it machines easily and finishes cleanly, making it a dependable choice for profiles like tongue and groove and shiplap. With minimal knots and a smooth, consistent surface, it offers a polished appearance at a practical price point.
Cypress is a strong durable softwood used for structural work, especially suitable where the timber is in contact with the ground and for external work generally. Shipbuilding, farmhouse-style dining room furniture, linings for wardrobe doors and trunks are all popular uses for cypress.
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Douglas-fir has excellent strength properties and is well known for its workability. The wood dries rapidly with small dimensional movement and little tendency to check. It is relatively easy to work, with good machining qualities. It turns, planes and shapes well and can be sanded to a smooth finish.
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Our hard maple S&B 1&2 grade hardwood that comes out of Pennsylvania, often referred to as “rock maple” and “sugar maple”.
Typical uses are furniture, musical instruments, Interior millwork, bowling alleys, dance floors, basketball courts, and even roller-skating rinks.
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We offer a high-grade FAS hickory that comes out of Indiana. Often used for the handles of striking tools, such as axes and hammers. It is also used for baseball bats, furniture, ladders, vehicle parts, cutting surfaces, violin bows, piano keys and handles. Hickory is usually straight grained, or it can be wavy or irregular, with a coarse texture that has a medium luster.
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Ipe (Ee-pay) is a tropical hardwood from forests located in South America. An extremely dense wood, ipe has a Class A fire rating. With heights exceeding 120 feet, it is one of the tallest trees in the Amazon with trunk diameters of up to six feet.
Ipe requires extra workmanship skills, but with patience and the proper tools to help the installation go smoothly, ipe will surpass your expectations for style and beauty.
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Kebony® comes in many sizes for many applications. This Kebony® rough Lumber is also sustainably harvested in accordance with the Forest Stewardship Council (FSC®) and are a 70% FSC® mix.
This Kebony® rough lumber has tremendous versatility compared to tropical hardwoods. Not only is it FSC®-Certified wood that's easy to work with, it is dimensionally stable.
Learn more about Kebony® wood products HERE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wUFl6ClB-WU
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Knotty pine is a type of timber frequently used to construct houses with country accents or a rustic western theme. The wood is very distinctive because of its large knots, or defects, which make a striking pattern when the wood is used on walls, flooring, or cabinetry.
Knotty pine is very suitable for decorative purposes. Knotty pine is particularly popular in cabins and other rural retreats and many manufacturers of artificial wood paneling copy the distinctive bulls-eye look of knotty pine.
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In rustic or knotty grades of lumber, there will be a percentage of degrade during the milling process. Some knots may shake lose and/or fall out during the milling process. Mason’s Mill is not liable for these defects in moldings produced from knotty grades of lumber.
Species We Stock
Domestic Hardwoods
Rift Sawn & Quarter Sawn White Oak, Character White Oak, Cherry, Hard Maple, Hickory, Ash, and Superior (Select) Alder — sourced from top-grade mills in Pennsylvania, Indiana, and the Pacific Northwest.
Softwoods
Douglas Fir, Cypress, Clear Southern Yellow Pine, Aromatic Cedar, and reclaimed Antique Pine with natural patina and saw-mark character.
Modified & exotic wood
Thermory, Accoya (50-year above-ground warranty, 70% FSC-certified), Kebony, and Ipe all built for exterior applications where stability and rot resistance matter most.
Don’t see the species you need? Our supply network sources rare and non-stock lumber on request
contact our team with your specs.
Grading Standards:
Every board in our inventory is graded before it reaches our racks, so you know what you’re getting before you order a sample:
FAS (First and Seconds): the highest hardwood grade — largely clear faces, minimal defects.
Select: slightly more character than FAS, still highly usable clear-face yield.
Character grade: natural mineral streaks, sound knots, and heart/sap color variation for a rustic, one-of-a-kind look..
We source exclusively from the industry’s top domestic and import sawmills, so grading is consistent from board to board — critical when you’re matching stock across a large order.
Rough Lumber for Interior and Exterior Applications
Rough lumber from Mason’s Mill goes into:
Interior: furniture, cabinetry, architectural millwork, flooring substrate, paneling, and custom moulding stock (see our 8,000+ moulding profiles)
Exterior: decking, siding, fencing, and ground-contact applications using naturally durable or modified species like Ipe, Accoya®, Kebony®, and Cypress
Structural & specialty: timber-frame beams, mantels, and reclaimed/antique stock for restoration work
Frequently Asked Questions
Rough lumber hasn't been planed — it retains full nominal thickness and visible saw marks. S2S (surfaced two sides) and S4S (surfaced four sides) lumber has been milled smooth and is ready to build with, at a slightly reduced final thickness and a higher price per board foot.
Standard nominal thicknesses run 4/4 (1"), 5/4 (1‑1/4"), 6/4 (1‑1/2"), and 8/4 (2"), up to 16/4 (4") for heavy timbers. Mason's Mill stocks the full range across our hardwood and softwood species.
Price varies by species, grade, and thickness — from budget domestic softwoods to premium modified woods like Accoya® and Kebony®. Order a $10 sample to check color, grain, and quality before committing to a full order; the sample fee is credited toward your purchase.
Yes — Ipe, Accoya®, Kebony®, Cypress, and Western Red Cedar are all stocked specifically for exterior and ground-contact durability, with Accoya® and Kebony® backed by FSC® certification and long-term warranties.
Yes, Mason's Mill ships rough lumber nationwide in addition to local Houston pickup and delivery.
Our supply network can source rare or non-stock rough lumber on request — reach out with your specs and we'll confirm availability and lead time.