Golden Mahogany™ (Yellow Balau) Decking & Supplies
Also known as: Shorea spp., Yellow Meranti

Our Golden Mahogany™ decking (a.k.a. Yellow Balau), has a beautiful light brown color. It has long been held as one of the finest-quality hardwoods available for exterior projects, able to compete with Ipe and Cumaru decking in both appearance and performance. The color of Golden Mahogany™ heartwood is more consistent overall compared to many other woods, with subtly varying honey-caramel tones which even out to a rich brown color upon exposure to the elements. With superior insect and rot resistance, Golden Mahogany™ is the perfect material for your next outdoor project.
Golden Mahogany™ Deck Accessories

We carry everything you need to build your Golden Mahogany™ deck: screws, plugs, spacers, and more!
See Our Complete Line of Deck AccessoriesStandard Golden Mahogany™ Decking
1 x 6 Golden Mahogany™ (Yellow Balau) Wood Decking
5/4 x 6 Golden Mahogany™ (Yellow Balau) Wood Decking
Pregrooved Golden Mahogany™ Decking
1 x 6 Golden Mahogany™ (Yellow Balau) Wood Pregrooved Decking
1 x 6 Golden Mahogany™ (Yellow Balau) Wood One Sided Pregrooved Decking
5/4 x 6 Golden Mahogany™ (Yellow Balau) Wood Pregrooved Decking
5/4 x 6 Golden Mahogany™ (Yellow Balau) Wood One Sided Pregrooved Decking
Tongue & Groove Golden Mahogany™ Decking
1 x 6 Golden Mahogany™ (Yellow Balau) Wood T&G Decking
1 x 6 Golden Mahogany™ (Yellow Balau) Wood V-Groove
5/4 x 6 Golden Mahogany™ (Yellow Balau) Wood T&G Decking
Golden Mahogany™ Dimensional Lumber
2 x 4 Golden Mahogany™ (Yellow Balau) Wood
2 x 6 Golden Mahogany™ (Yellow Balau) Wood
4 x 4 Golden Mahogany™ (Yellow Balau) Wood
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Golden Mahogany™ Also Available As
Golden Mahogany™: Top Quality Decking
Our Golden Mahogany™ is responsibly harvested from managed forest to provide a truly renewable resource. Golden Mahogany™ has many benefits over other decking materials and is available at a fraction of the cost. We ship our Golden Mahogany™ decking products direct to your home or job site.
Golden Mahogany™ Decking Sizes
Nominal Size | Actual Size (Imperial) | Actual Size (Metric) |
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1x4 | 0.75″ x 3.50″ | 19mm x 90mm |
1x5 | 0.75″ x 4.72″ | 19mm x 120mm |
1x6 | 0.75″ x 5.50″ | 19mm x 140mm |
1x4 +Plus® | 0.83″ x 3.50″ | 21mm x 90mm |
1x5 +Plus® | 0.83″ x 4.72″ | 21mm x 120mm |
1x6 +Plus® | 0.83″ x 5.50″ | 21mm x 140mm |
1x6 +Plus® XW™ | 0.83″ x 5.70″ | 21mm x 145mm |
5/4x4 | 1.00″ x 3.50″ | 25mm x 90mm |
5/4x5 | 1.00″ x 4.72″ | 25mm x 120mm |
5/4x6 | 1.00″ x 5.50″ | 25mm x 140mm |
5/4x8 | 1.00″ x 7.25″ | 25mm x 184mm |
5/4x10 | 1.00″ x 9.25″ | 25mm x 235mm |
5/4x12 | 1.00″ x 11.25″ | 25mm x 286mm |
2x2 | 1.50″ x 1.50″ | 38mm x 38mm |
2x4 | 1.50″ x 3.50″ | 38mm x 90mm |
2x6 | 1.50″ x 5.50″ | 38mm x 140mm |
2x8 | 1.50″ x 7.25″ | 38mm x 184mm |
2x10 | 1.50″ x 9.25″ | 38mm x 235mm |
2x12 | 1.50″ x 11.25″ | 38mm x 286mm |
3x4 | 2.50″ x 3.50″ | 64mm x 90mm |
3x6 | 2.50″ x 5.50″ | 64mm x 140mm |
3x8 | 2.50″ x 7.25″ | 64mm x 184mm |
3x10 | 2.50″ x 9.25″ | 64mm x 235mm |
3x12 | 2.50″ x 11.25″ | 64mm x 286mm |
4x4 | 3.50″ x 3.50″ | 90mm x 90mm |
6x6 | 5.50″ x 5.50″ | 38mm x 140mm |
Golden Mahogany™ Decking Profiles
Profile | Description |
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Standard![]() |
Basic rectangular profile |
Pregrooved![]() |
Grooved along both edges for use with hidden fastener systems |
One-Sided Pregrooved![]() |
Grooved along one edge for use with hidden fastener systems at deck borders |
Tongue & Groove![]() |
For use under covered porches with no gap spacing |
V-Groove![]() |
T&G with beveled edges For siding and ceiling applications with no gap spacing |
Shiplap![]() |
Overlapping boards for siding applications |
Rainscreen![]() |
Overlapping boards with grooved edges for use with hidden fastener systems in siding applications |
Deck Tile![]() |
Prefabricated, modular tiles that don’t require framing |
Random-length orders include even-length boards which are 6′–18′ long.
Boards milled to specific lengths over 7′ will incur an additional upcharge:
- $0.10 per lineal foot for 8′–14′ lengths
- $0.80 per lineal foot for 15′–18′ lengths
- $1.00 per lineal foot for 19′–20′ lengths
Tongue & Groove decking is for use under covered porches only.
All measurements are approximate and may vary slightly.
All prices are subject to change without notice.
Beware of Shady Sellers
Some unscrupulous lumber companies charge hidden extra fees, ship low-grade material, and source their wood from unethical mills. Here are some questions to ask when buying your lumber:
- Where is the material shipping from?
- Has the seller actually seen the wood they're selling?
- Can you visit their warehouse?
Our lumber is sustainably sourced directly from well managed forest and custom milled with our own machinery. We have a huge inventory that you’re welcome to visit any time, and we work with the wood ourselves, so we can guarantee its quality. We don’t charge extra insurance or packaging fees—we cover those for you!
In short, if a deal seems too good to be true, it probably is. Learn more about how to avoid bad lumber companies.
As Unique As You
Golden Mahogany™ decking gives you an exotic material that will make your deck one of a kind. Building a deck that's as unique as you, just got easier.
Advantage Golden Mahogany™ Decking features:
- A great alternative to other decking options
- Beauty that is unmatched by any other decking material
- Colors that are vibrant and will bring your backyard to life
- A 100% natural surface that can resist mold, and rot all on its own.
Deck Calculator
Use this Deck Calculator to calculate the square footage of your deck into linear footage. For more on lumber sizing be sure visit our lumber sizes page.
Golden Mahogany™ Shipping Times
Area | Transit Time |
Northeast States | 1 to 3 days |
Southern States | 1 to 3 days |
Midwest States | 2 to 5 days |
West coast | 1 to 3 days |
European Countries | 3 weeks |
Shipping times may vary. Please call for exact shipping times and rates.
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