Pilings and Marine Construction Materials
Since 1993, we have supplied wood pilings and marine construction materials for projects throughout Texas and the Gulf Coast. Our Houston headquarters, inventory, manufacturing facility, and wood treating operation keep essential materials close to projects throughout the region.
We supply foundation pilings, bridge pilings and timbers, dock and pier pilings, vinyl sheet piling, bulkhead materials, poly coated pilings, Gun Barrel Pilings®, SnapJacket, EcoPile, and marine hardware for projects in Houston, Dallas, Corpus Christi, and communities across Texas, with service also available along the Louisiana Gulf Coast.
We supply foundation pilings, bridge pilings and timbers, dock and pier pilings, vinyl sheet piling, bulkhead materials, poly coated pilings, Gun Barrel Pilings®, SnapJacket, EcoPile, and marine hardware for projects in Houston, Dallas, Corpus Christi, and communities across Texas, with service also available along the Louisiana Gulf Coast.
Find the Right Piling Material for Your Project
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Wood Pilings
Round and square treated wood pilings are supplied for foundation, marine, shoreline, dock, pier, and other construction projects.
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Sheet Piling
Interlocking vinyl, composite, and aluminum sheet piling is supplied for bulkheads, seawalls, retaining walls, and erosion-control projects.
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Poly Coated Wood Pilings
Polymer coating provides an additional barrier around treated wood pilings and can be applied as a full coating or around a specified exposure zone.
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Gun Barrel Pilings®
Gun Barrel Pilings® are solid wood pilings machined to maintain a uniform diameter without the natural taper of standard round pilings.
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EcoPile
EcoPile is a vinyl and fiberglass composite piling designed for marine construction. It is resistant to wood-boring organisms, UV and infrared exposure.
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SnapJacket
SnapJacket is a UV-resistant vinyl jacket that opens and locks around an existing wood piling before the space inside is filled with concrete.
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Marine Hardware
Galvanized, stainless-steel, specialty, and custom hardware is available for marine and shoreline construction.
View ProductPiling and Marine Materials for Projects Across Texas
We supply piling and marine construction materials for projects throughout Texas. Our main inventory, manufacturing facility, headquarters, and wood treating plant are located in Houston, with materials available for projects in Houston, Corpus Christi, Dallas, and other Texas markets.
Projects around Houston and Corpus Christi may include marine, coastal, shoreline, dock, pier, bulkhead, and foundation applications. Dallas and North Texas projects may include freshwater, lakefront, structural, foundation, and specialty construction.
Tell us your project location, required dimensions, application, and material specifications so our team can help identify available product and delivery options.
Projects around Houston and Corpus Christi may include marine, coastal, shoreline, dock, pier, bulkhead, and foundation applications. Dallas and North Texas projects may include freshwater, lakefront, structural, foundation, and specialty construction.
Tell us your project location, required dimensions, application, and material specifications so our team can help identify available product and delivery options.
Which Piling Material Is Appropriate for Your Project?
| Project requirement | Relevant materials |
|---|---|
| Foundation construction | Round or square wood pilings |
| Dock or pier construction | Treated wood pilings, Gun Barrel Pilings®, poly coated pilings, or EcoPile |
| Bulkhead or retaining wall | Vinyl, composite, or aluminum sheet piling |
| Existing wood piling repair | SnapJacket |
| Uniform solid wood column | Gun Barrel Pilings® |
| Added protection around wood | Poly coated wood pilings |
| Marine connections and construction | Galvanized, stainless-steel, specialty, and custom hardware |
The appropriate material depends on the project application, dimensions, environmental exposure, treatment requirements, and project specifications.
What Wood Piling Options Are Available?
Round and square wood pilings are available for projects on land and in water. Round poles are stocked in lengths up to 55 feet, while square timber pilings are stocked in lengths up to 40 feet. Longer lengths are available upon request.
Gun Barrel Pilings® provide a solid wood option with a uniform diameter and no natural taper.
Gun Barrel Pilings® provide a solid wood option with a uniform diameter and no natural taper.
Common treatment levels
- 0.40 pcf CCA for ground-contact applications
- 0.60 pcf CCA for freshwater contact
- 2.5 pcf CCA for saltwater contact
Other treatments, including ACQ and creosote, are available upon request. Treatment should be selected according to the project requirements.
Sheet Piling for Bulkheads and Retaining Walls
Interlocking sheet piling creates a continuous wall for bulkheads, seawalls, retaining walls, and erosion-control projects.
Vinyl and composite sheet piling profiles are supplied for projects ranging from smaller residential retaining walls to industrial and commercial bulkheads. Aluminum sheet piling is also available.
Sheet piling can be supplied with treated wood components, tie-back materials, and marine hardware for the bulkhead or retaining-wall project.
Vinyl and composite sheet piling profiles are supplied for projects ranging from smaller residential retaining walls to industrial and commercial bulkheads. Aluminum sheet piling is also available.
Sheet piling can be supplied with treated wood components, tie-back materials, and marine hardware for the bulkhead or retaining-wall project.
Additional Protection, Repair, and Composite Options
Poly Coated Wood Pilings
Poly coated pilings combine treated wood with a polymer barrier for increased longevity in harsh marine environments. Some industry professionals estimate they may last approximately twice as long as standard treated pilings.
Tested along U.S. coasts, the coating protects against marine wood-boring organisms and helps prevent treatment chemicals from leaching into surrounding water or soil. It can cover the entire piling or a specified exposure zone.
Tested along U.S. coasts, the coating protects against marine wood-boring organisms and helps prevent treatment chemicals from leaching into surrounding water or soil. It can cover the entire piling or a specified exposure zone.
SnapJacket
SnapJacket provides a cost-effective, long-lasting way to preserve and repair deteriorated marine wood pilings. The PVC jacket opens and locks around an existing piling without requiring the supported structure to be disassembled. The space inside is then filled with concrete.
With proper engineering, SnapJacket can restore severely damaged pilings beyond their original strength. It is available in diameters up to 16 inches and includes a 25-year warranty.
With proper engineering, SnapJacket can restore severely damaged pilings beyond their original strength. It is available in diameters up to 16 inches and includes a 25-year warranty.
EcoPile
EcoPile is made from a rigid PVC and chopped-fiberglass composite designed for marine environments. Its internal webbing increases strength and rigidity, while grooved retention rings provide additional surface area to help secure the piling and resist settling.
EcoPile is maintenance-free, boat-friendly, recyclable, free of leaching chemicals, and impervious to marine wood-boring organisms. It is also UV- and IR-resistant and backed by a 25-year limited warranty.
EcoPile is maintenance-free, boat-friendly, recyclable, free of leaching chemicals, and impervious to marine wood-boring organisms. It is also UV- and IR-resistant and backed by a 25-year limited warranty.
Piling Material Delivery in Texas & the Gulf Coast
Materials are shipped daily to projects throughout Texas and along the Texas and Louisiana Gulf Coasts. Many materials can be delivered within a few days, depending on inventory, project location, and delivery requirements.
Multiple delivery options are available for different job-site conditions, including standard trucks, tilt-bed trucks, and portable forklifts when unloading equipment is not available.
Will call is available at our Houston location.
For projects in Dallas, Corpus Christi, or elsewhere in Texas, provide your project location when requesting a quote so our team can discuss available delivery options.
Multiple delivery options are available for different job-site conditions, including standard trucks, tilt-bed trucks, and portable forklifts when unloading equipment is not available.
Will call is available at our Houston location.
For projects in Dallas, Corpus Christi, or elsewhere in Texas, provide your project location when requesting a quote so our team can discuss available delivery options.
Where Can Our Materials Be Used?
Beach Homes
Square wood pilings are commonly used for beach house pilings in Gulf Coast areas such as Beaumont, Galveston, and New Orleans.
Piers and Docks
Round wood pilings, poly coated pilings, EcoPile, SnapJacket, and marine hardware are available for piers, docks, and structures built in or near water.
Bulkheads and Retaining Walls
Vinyl sheet piling, treated wood components, tie-back materials, and marine hardware can be supplied together for bulkhead and retaining-wall projects.
Marinas and Boat Slips
Pilings and marine construction materials have been supplied for marinas and boat slips in Gulf Coast areas.
Foundation Projects
Wood foundation pilings can be supplied for projects that specify treated wood piling. Most foundation pilings in Houston are treated to .60 pcf with CCA.
Marine and Shoreline Structures
Treated pilings and related materials are available for marine and shoreline projects constructed in or near water.
Boathouses
Wood and composite piling products are available for boathouse structures built in or near water.
Bridges
Wood pilings and timbers can be supplied for bridge projects.
Gulf Coast Locations We Frequently Serve
Beaumont, Texas
Pilings have been supplied for piers, docks, bulkheads, marinas, boat slips, and beach homes in Beaumont. Deliveries to Beaumont have been made since 1993.
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Galveston, Texas
Piling materials are delivered frequently to Galveston and surrounding areas, including Bolivar, Texas City, and Pirates Beach.
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Houston, Texas
The main inventory, manufacturing location, headquarters, and on-site wood-treating plant are located in Houston.
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New Orleans, Louisiana
Wood pilings and vinyl sheet piling have been supplied to the New Orleans area through direct delivery and area supply partners.
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Piling Materials Supported by Decades of Gulf Coast Experience
Supplying Projects Since 1993
We have supplied materials for waterway and coastal projects since 1993.
On-Site Manufacturing
Our main manufacturing location is in Houston.
On-Site Wood Treatment
The Houston location includes a treating plant for preparing pilings according to project specifications.
Multiple Product Options
Wood pilings, Gun Barrel Pilings®, poly coated pilings, EcoPile, SnapJacket, sheet piling, and marine hardware are available.
Multiple Treatment Options
Wood pilings can be treated for above-ground, ground-contact, freshwater, brackish-water, or saltwater applications.
Multiple Delivery Methods
Standard truck, tilt-bed truck, and portable-forklift delivery options are available.
Material Packages
Sheet piling, treated wood components, tie-back materials, and marine hardware can be supplied together.
Project Assistance
Our project consultants can help with piling questions, material choices, design questions, materials information, delivery requirements, and fast quotes.
Marine Hardware Available
Hardware is stocked for harsh marine and shoreline environments, including galvanized and stainless-steel options.
Frequently Asked Questions
What piling materials do you supply?
We supply round and square wood pilings, sheet piling, poly coated wood pilings, Gun Barrel Pilings®, SnapJacket piling repair systems, EcoPile composite pilings, timbers, poles, and marine hardware.
How long have you supplied piling materials?
We have supplied treated wood pilings, sheet piling, poly coated wood pilings, poles, columns, and timbers along the Gulf Coast since 1993.
Where are your main inventory and manufacturing operations?
The main inventory, manufacturing location, headquarters, and on-site wood-treating plant are in Houston, Texas.
Do you deliver piling materials?
Yes. Materials are shipped daily to projects along the Texas and Louisiana Gulf Coasts. Delivery timing depends on product availability and the project location.
Is will call available?
Yes. Will call is available at the Houston location.
What lengths of wood pilings are available?
Round poles are stocked in lengths up to 55 feet, and square timber pilings are stocked in lengths up to 40 feet. Longer lengths are available upon request.
What types of sheet piling are available?
Vinyl, composite, and aluminum sheet piling are available for bulkheads, seawalls, retaining walls, and erosion-control projects.
Is there a product for repairing existing wood pilings?
Yes. SnapJacket opens and locks around an existing piling and is then filled with concrete.
What is EcoPile?
EcoPile is a vinyl and fiberglass composite piling designed for marine construction. It includes internal reinforcing webbing and grooved retention rings.
Do you supply marine hardware?
Yes. Galvanized, stainless-steel, specialty, and custom hardware is available for marine and shoreline construction.
Do you supply pilings and marine construction materials throughout Texas and the Gulf Coast?
Yes. We supply wood pilings, sheet piling, composite piling products, bulkhead materials, timbers, and marine hardware for projects throughout Texas and the Gulf Coast, including Houston, Dallas, and Corpus Christi. Tell us your project location, specifications, and material requirements, and our team can help determine the appropriate products and delivery options.
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Planning a Piling or Marine Construction Project?
Tell us your project location, required materials, dimensions, quantities, and specifications. Our project consultants can help you compare piling options, treatments, marine hardware, pickup, and available delivery options throughout Texas and the Gulf Coast.