Question 1

Is Clark's Hardwood open to the public?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Clark's Hardwood Lumber Co. is open to everyone — contractors, builders, designers, and individual hobbyists alike. Walk-ins are welcome and you can browse and select your own material directly from our warehouses.

Question 2

Where is Clark's Hardwood Lumber located?

Accepted Answer

Clark's Hardwood Lumber is located at 700 E 5th 1/2 St, Houston, TX 77007, in the historic Heights neighborhood. Hours are Monday–Friday 8 AM–5 PM and Saturday 9 AM–1 PM.

Question 3

How long has Clark's Hardwood been in business?

Accepted Answer

Clark's was founded in 1946 and has been owned and operated by the Clark family since 1968, making it one of Houston's longest-running specialty lumber businesses.

Question 4

Does Clark's Hardwood ship lumber?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Clark's ships wood products to customers anywhere in the United States. Call (713) 862-6628 or email Sales@clarkshardwood.com for a shipping quote.

Question 5

How many species of wood does Clark's Hardwood carry?

Accepted Answer

Clark's stocks over 100 species of lumber in total, including 20+ domestic hardwoods, 65+ exotic woods from around the world, and 15+ softwoods. Clark's also stocks over 175 plywood and sheet goods items.

Question 6

Does Clark's carry exotic or rare wood species?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Clark's has one of the largest exotic wood selections in the region, with over 65 species including Cocobolo, Wenge, Koa, Purpleheart, Pink Ivory, Ziricote, Snakewood, Lignum Vitae, and many more.

Question 7

Does Clark's Hardwood sell live edge slabs?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Clark's has a large showroom filled with unique, one-of-a-kind live edge slabs and mantels in species including Walnut, Cherry, Maple, White Oak, Redwood, Olive, Pecan, Hickory, Texas Mesquite, and more. Inventory is constantly refreshing.

Question 8

Does Clark's sell plywood?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Clark's stocks over 175 plywood and sheet goods items, including hardwood plywood in 30+ species, marine plywood, Baltic Birch, UV-coated plywood, MDF, MDO, and Melamine.

Question 9

Does Clark's carry reclaimed or antique lumber?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Clark's stocks antique barnwood, weathered timbers, reclaimed pine, antique sinker cypress, and antique longleaf pine.

Question 10

Does Clark's carry lumber for boat building?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Clark's stocks marine plywood including Fir, Meranti Hydrotek, and Okoume, as well as exterior Teak and Teak Cabin Sole plywood suited for marine use.

Question 11

Does Clark's Hardwood offer custom milling services?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Clark's operates a full in-house mill offering S4S, S2S, S2S1E, and S1E milling, straight-line ripping, resawing, radius cutting, shaper work, precision sanding, and slab flattening. Bring your own lumber or buy from their stock and they'll mill it to your specifications.

Question 12

Can Clark's match an existing moulding profile?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Clark's maintains a library of over 2,000 moulding profiles and can match virtually any profile not already in their library. Bring in a sample, drawing, or concept and they'll replicate it with fast turnaround. Ideal for historic home restoration and modern custom builds.

Question 13

Can Clark's flatten live edge slabs?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Slab flattening and sanding is one of Clark's millwork services. Their equipment includes a wide-belt sander that can handle material up to 43 inches wide.

Question 14

Does Clark's sell lumber by the board foot or linear foot?

Accepted Answer

S4S (surfaced four sides) lumber is priced by the linear foot. Rough lumber and S2S1E is priced by the board foot.

Question 15

Is Clark's Hardwood good for hobbyists and DIYers?

Accepted Answer

Absolutely. Clark's proudly serves individual woodworkers, hobbyists, artists, craftsmen, and DIY weekend warriors alongside professional contractors and builders. Walk-ins are welcome and you can hand-select your own material.

Question 16

Where can I buy Apitong (Keruing) trailer decking and truck flooring in Houston?

Accepted Answer

Clark's Hardwood Lumber Co. in Houston stocks Apitong (Keruing) lumber for trailer decking, truck flooring, and runners. Sizes in stock are 1-1/2″ x 8″ rough, 2″ x 8″ rough, 2″ x 12″ rough, and 7″ face shiplap, in a range of lengths, available for delivery or pickup. We can also mill Apitong to your exact dimensions so it fits your trailer or truck bed without extra cutting. Apitong is a long-time favorite in the trucking industry because it is strong, resists rot and fungi, has a high strength-to-weight ratio, and absorbs little moisture, even in Houston's humidity.

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