Wood Poles & Pilings
American Pole & Timber stocks the largest range of structural timber products available and if we don't have what you need, we will make it -- and ship it anywhere.
Our wood poles and pilings come treated or untreated, and “wet” or kiln dried. They can be sanded, stained, or painted to match existing decor. You can take advantage of our custom manufacturing services to get exactly the length, cut, or shape you need. Polymer wood coating can significantly increase the longevity of any pole or piling.
Get a quote, fast pricing. Contact us online or call us at 1 (800) 716-0636.
Pressure Treated Poles & Pilings
Cost-effective Longevity: The Benefits of Treated Wood
Treated Lumber is Stronger and Lasts Longer
Pressure treated wood has a longer life span due to reduced heartwood exposure. It's also stronger and suffers less warping than dimensional timbers. Long life span and superior strength make treated wood very cost-effective.
Kiln Drying Wood Before Treatment
The most common failure of wood poles is rot and decay at the ground line. By kiln drying your poles before they are treated, we significantly increase the life of your project.
Kiln drying pulls excess moisture from the pole, allowing the pressure treatment to fully penetrate the wood. The additional cost of this service is minimal (usually less than $1 for a 4″ Top x 8 ft pole), especially considering the fact that kiln-drying will effectively double the life of a pole used in the ground.
All of our poles and pilings treated .60 pcf or greater are kiln dried before treating to ensure maximum penetration of the preservative.
Large Pole and Piling Size Chart
All sizes available in any treatment level – .40, .60, .80, 2.5 pcf.
| Size* | 8' | 10' | 12' | 14' | 16' | 18' | 20' |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9″ Butt | Stock | Stock | Stock | Stock | Stock | Stock | Stock |
| 10″ Butt | Available | Available | Available | Available | Stock | Stock | Stock |
| 11″ Butt | Available | Available | Available | Available | Stock | Stock | Stock |
| 12″ Butt | Available | Available | Available | Available | Available | Available | Stock |
| 12″+ Butt | Available | Available | Available | Available | Available | Available | Stock |
| Size* | 25' | 30' | 35' | 40' | 45' | 50' | 55' + |
| 9″ Butt | Stock | Stock | Stock | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| 10″ Butt | Stock | Stock | Stock | Stock | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| 11″ Butt | Stock | Stock | Stock | Stock | Stock | Available | N/A |
| 12″ Butt | Stock | Stock | Stock | Stock | Stock | Stock | Stock |
| 12″+ Butt | Stock | Stock | Stock | Stock | Stock | Stock | Stock |
*All sizes and lengths can be treated to .40, .60, .80, or 2.5 pcf
Square Timber Pilings (Large Timbers)
Common Treatments in Pounds/Cubic Feet (pcf)
Sizes shown below are a selected sample; our timbers are available in almost any dimension and length. (i.e. 6×12-40’)
| Size* | 8' | 10' | 12' | 14' | 16' | 18' | 20' | 22' | 24' | 26' | 28' | 30' | 32' + |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8×8 | .60, 2.5 | .60, 2.5 | .60, 2.5 | .60, 2.5 | .60, 2.5 | .60, 2.5 | .60, 2.5 | .60, 2.5 | .60, 2.5 | .60, 2.5 | .60, 2.5 | .60, 2.5 | .60, 2.5 |
| 10×10 | .60, 2.5 | .60, 2.5 | .60, 2.5 | .60, 2.5 | .60, 2.5 | .60, 2.5 | .60, 2.5 | .60, 2.5 | .60, 2.5 | .60, 2.5 | .60, 2.5 | .60, 2.5 | .60, 2.5 |
| 12×12 | .60, 2.5 | .60, 2.5 | .60, 2.5 | .60, 2.5 | .60, 2.5 | .60, 2.5 | .60, 2.5 | .60, 2.5 | .60, 2.5 | .60, 2.5 | .60, 2.5 | .60, 2.5 | .60, 2.5 |
NOTE: Stock and product availability are subject to market conditions and demand.
Featured Products:
Gun Barrel Pilings®
- Solid Wood Pilings
- No Taper, Uniform Appearance & Strength
- Available up to 50' long, 20" diameter
EcoPile
- 25-Year Warranty
- Top Choice for Docks, Piers, & Boat Houses
- Incredibly rigid due to internal truss structure
NOTE: Stock and product availability are subject to market conditions and demand.
Gun Barrel Pilings® -- Uniform Strength & Appearance
42 feet long Gun Barrel Pilings heading to a project across the country.
Uniform Diameter Solid Wood Pilings Up to 52 Feet Long!
Gun Barrel Pilings® are solid, uniform-diameter pilings or poles. They are used for construction poles and columns in applications where structure and aesthetics are important. They have no taper, are structurally sound (stronger than square), and can be manufactured in lengths up to 52 feet. They can be treated or remain untreated.
Long Lasting Polymer Coated Poles
Use Polyshield® Protective Wood Coating for Ultra Protection
polymer coated pilings supporting a pier
Get the most life from your poles and pilings with our amazing wood coating, a protective polymer coating engineered for use on wood. The special coating bonds to wood, creating a protective barrier that is impenetrable by marine borers or termites. It also assures environmental protection because it prevents the leaching of the chemicals used for treating the wood into the surrounding soil or water.
Engineers and contractors offer poly coated wood to set them apart as offering a product no one else can offer. It is a cost-effective value-add upgrade for customers, creating a product that will last virtually forever. For utility companies, the benefits of saving labor and material costs are immense.
Small Treated Pole Size Chart
All sizes available in any treatment level – .40, .60, .80, 2.5 pcf.
| Size* | 6.5' | 8' | 10' | 12' | 14' | 16' | 18' | 20' | 25' |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2" Top | Stock | Available | Available | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| 3" Top | Stock | Stock | Available | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| 4" Top | Stock | Stock | Stock | Stock | Stock | Stock | Stock | Stock | N/A |
| 5" Top | Available | Stock | Stock | Stock | Stock | Stock | Stock | Stock | Stock |
| 6" Top | Available | Stock | Stock | Stock | Stock | Stock | Stock | Stock | Stock |
| 7" Top | Available | Stock | Stock | Stock | Stock | Stock | Stock | Stock | Stock |
| 8" Top | Available | Stock | Stock | Stock | Stock | Stock | Stock | Stock | Stock |
Additional Information
Pole vs. Piling
Poles are defined by their particular structural installation. If the pole is set with the butt (large end) in the ground, such as a utility pole or barn pole, it is referred to as a pole.
Pilings are also defined by the installation. Pilings are driven into the ground with the tip (small end) first.
FSC Certified® Materials
To meet LEED and other “green” construction standards, we are certified to supply FSC certified® approved wood products per your specifications.
Treatment Options
We offer multiple treatment options:
- CCA -- most effective for marine & foundation applications
- CA -- ground contact & above ground applications
- MCA -- lighter color, for ground contact & above ground applications
- Creosote Poles -- utility poles & industrial applications
- Penta Treated -- utility poles & industrial applications
- Need something else? Just ask.
Get a quote, fast pricing. Contact us online or call us at 1 (800) 716-0636.
Piling Repair & Vinyl Pilings
SnapJacket -- Rotted Pilings Repair
The SnapJacket piling replacement system permanently eliminates wood-boring creatures and turns your weakened wood piling into a stronger cement one. When you choose the Snapjacket rotted piling repair system, you are left with an impenetrable barrier to marine organisms and that’s why it lasts 50+ years.
- Easy to install
- Retrofit
- 25 Year Warranty
- Extends the structural life of the wood.
- Circumvent extensive repair costs.
- Eco-Friendly
Available in 10, 12, 14, and 16-inch diameters, the SnapJacket will fit around most marine piles. Snapjacket is the toughest & longest lasting solution to preserve, repair, and protect rotted marine pilings.
EcoPile -- Never Change Your Pilings Again
EcoPile vinyl pilings eliminates the hassle of having to constantly replace pilings weakened by weathering, fungal, and wood-boring. Since the piling is a vinyl-composite, the typical natural weathering causes that affect pilings are nonexistent. Additionally, EcoPile vinyl pilings are maintenance free, impact resistant, and protected by a limited 25-year warranty. That is why EcoPile pilings can last upwards of twice what traditional wood pilings
- Boat friendly
- Cost effective
- Maintenance free
- UV resistant
- IR resistant
- 100% recyclable
- 100% free of leaching chemicals
- 100% resistant to wood-boring organisms
- 25-year warranty
Due to the fact that PVC does not wear down in the water, the EcoPile can last a lifetime and then some.
