Business Details
34 Years
experience
Your Trusted Source for Specialty Lumber & Plywood in Fort Lauderdale
Established in 1992, Woodchip Marine Lumber & Supplies has built a reputation as a premier supplier of specialty lumber and plywood in Fort Lauderdale, FL. Our family-owned business operates three warehouses and sister carpentry shops, offering over 100 species of hardwoods, including one of the Southeast's largest teak inventories. We serve diverse clients from yacht builders to homeowners, providing materials in rough, surfaced, or custom-milled formats. As certified distributors for Corian, Formica, and Amtico flooring, we combine quality assurance with competitive pricing through partnerships with top U.S. lumber importers. Our 30,000-square-foot facilities stock extensive plywood options, composites, and tropical decking materials like Ipe and Cumaru. With same-day delivery across South Florida and expert staff trained in wood matching and veneer application, we cater to both small-scale artisans and large industrial projects.Our commitment to first-class service includes custom carpentry support and technical guidance for unique applications. Decades of industry experience enable us to maintain rigorous quality control while offering personalized solutions for marine, commercial, and residential applications. Our inventory spans rare exotics like Zebrawood and practical staples like Baltic Birch, ensuring we meet specialized needs across multiple sectors. This combination of breadth, expertise, and customer focus has made us a trusted resource for South Florida's woodworking community since our founding.
Services
Exotic Hardwoods
Marine Plywood
Wood Veneers
Tropical Decking
Custom Carpentry
Plywood Solutions
Live Edge Lumber
Composite Materials
Woodworking Supplies
Delivery Services
Details
- Year established: 1992
Highlights and features
- We offer 30 years of specialized expertise in marine-grade lumber and exotic hardwoods
- Our inventory includes the Southeast's largest teak selection
- We maintain certified distributorships for premium brands like Corian and Formica
- We provide same-day delivery across South Florida's major metropolitan areas
- Our staff includes wood specialists trained in grain matching and veneer application
Services
Exotic Hardwoods
We supply over 50 exotic hardwood species in various finishes including rough, surfaced, and custom-milled. Our inventory features rare options like Purpleheart and Olivewood alongside classics like Mahogany and Teak. Each piece meets strict quality standards for marine, commercial, and residential applications.
Marine Plywood
Our marine-grade plywood selection includes Okume, Sapele, and Teak options engineered for moisture resistance. Designed for yacht construction and repair, these materials meet industry standards for durability in demanding environments. We maintain regular stock of AB Marine Fir and Meranti varieties.
Wood Veneers
We offer over 40 premium wood veneer options in standard and custom thicknesses. Our inventory includes book-matched sets and specialty cuts like quartered Sapele and flat-cut White Oak. Professional staff assist with grain matching and application techniques for cabinetry and architectural projects.
Tropical Decking
We provide five premium tropical decking species including Ipe, Cumaru, and Garapa with detailed performance specifications. Our staff advises on installation systems and finishing products for residential docks and commercial marinas. Each species selection balances durability, aesthetics, and cost considerations.
Custom Carpentry
Our three South Florida woodshops handle custom projects from concept to completion. Services include pattern making, CNC routing, and specialty joinery for industrial, marine, and residential clients. We work with both customer-supplied materials and our own inventory to meet exact project specifications.
Questions
What exotic hardwood species do you stock?
We carry over 50 species including Teak, Ipe, Mahogany, Sapele, and rare options like Zebrawood and Wenge in various widths and thicknesses.
Do you offer marine-grade plywood?
Yes, we stock Okume, Sapele, and Teak marine plywood along with AB Marine Fir and Meranti varieties for boat building applications.
Can you help with wood veneer matching?
Our staff specializes in identifying and matching wood grains for seamless panel installations using both paper-backed and wood-backed veneer options.
Do you deliver materials locally?
We provide same-day delivery across South Florida including Fort Lauderdale, Miami, Palm Beach, and surrounding areas with full inventory access.
What decking materials do you recommend?
We offer five premium tropical hardwood options with comparative data on hardness, density, and pricing to help select the best material for your project.
Do you offer custom woodworking services?
Our three woodshops provide custom fabrication services for both commercial clients and individual projects using traditional and CNC-assisted techniques.
