Lumber prices / Bald Cypress
Bald Cypress Price per Board Foot
Bald cypress grows in southern swamps and carries real decay resistance in its heartwood, which is why it shows up in exterior trim and porch work across the South. Old sinker stock pulled from riverbeds sells for a large premium.
Typical price per board foot$4 – $8
TypeSoftwood (Domestic)
Density (12% MC)32 lb/ft³
Weight per board foot2.7 lb
Janka hardness510 lbf
Common usesExterior trim, siding, boatbuilding, outdoor furniture
What common boards cost
Board feet times the price per board foot. These use the $4 to $8 range above.
| Board | Board feet | Est. cost |
|---|---|---|
| 1 x 6 x 8 ft | 4.00 | $16 – $32 |
| 1 x 8 x 8 ft | 5.33 | $21 – $43 |
| 2 x 4 x 8 ft | 5.33 | $21 – $43 |
To price a full order, put $6 (or your dealer's number) into the board foot calculator and add every board to the tally.
Softwoods with similar hardness
Bald Cypress rates 510 lbf on the Janka scale. These sit closest to it, so they take similar wear and usually swap in without changing how the piece holds up. Price is often the deciding factor.
| Species | Janka | Per board foot |
|---|---|---|
| Sitka Spruce | 510 lbf | $4 – $9 |
| Eastern Hemlock | 500 lbf | $3 – $5 |
| Ponderosa Pine | 460 lbf | $3 – $5 |
| Redwood | 450 lbf | $6 – $12 |
| Douglas Fir | 620 lbf | $3 – $6 |
| Southern Yellow Pine | 690 lbf | $2 – $4 |
| Eastern Red Cedar | 900 lbf | $4 – $9 |
Full range on the lumber prices page, and weight per board foot if shipping or floor load matters.
Frequently asked questions
- How much does bald cypress cost per board foot?
- Bald Cypress commonly runs about $4 to $8 per board foot at retail, with wide, thick, or figured boards costing more. This is a planning range, not a quote, so confirm with your dealer.
- How much does bald cypress weigh?
- About 2.7 pounds per board foot kiln-dried, based on an average density of 32 lb/ft³ at 12% moisture content. Green stock weighs more.
- Is bald cypress a hardwood or a softwood?
- Bald Cypress is a softwood (domestic), with a Janka hardness of 510 lbf.