Lumber & Timber Storage
Flexible Racking Systems for Lumber & Timber Operations
Engineered with structural wide-flange I-beams, these systems accommodate a wide range of lumber sizes, weights, and moisture requirements. Designed for both indoor and outdoor use, they optimize storage and improve safety for lumber yards and warehouses.
Store it Straight
Lumber left in unsupported piles bows and twists into unusable stock. Open cantilever arms support each length along its span so boards stay straight and sale-ready.
Sort Mixed Lengths
Long and short stock in one pile means slow, unsafe digs for the right board. Tiered arms separate lengths and grades so crews pull exactly what a job needs.
Safer Yards
Toppling stacks and blind forklift moves are the real hazards in a lumber yard. Open-face racks with stop bars keep loads contained and access lanes clear.
Lumber Rack Specifications
Common layout configurations
Each layout is engineered to your lumber lengths, bundle weights, and handling method. Many yards combine configurations by species, grade, or job.
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Single-Sided or L-Shed Cantilever
Double-Sided or T-Shed Cantilever
Full Narrow Aisle Assembly
Indoor vs outdoor storage
Lumber often lives in both places, and the rack differs for each. Dexco engineers the right system for where your stock sits.
- Indoor cantilever: maximizes vertical space and keeps climate-sensitive or finished stock organized and accessible
- Outdoor cantilever: a hot-dip galvanized finish resists corrosion, UV, and weather, adding open-air yard capacity with no building required
- Outdoor cantilever with a shed: T-shed, L-shed, and drive-thru canopies keep rain and snow directly off species-sensitive or premium stock
- Elevated storage improves airflow around lumber and protects against ground moisture and rot
- Open-face design gives forklifts, side loaders, and cranes clear access in every setting
- One engineered system can combine indoor racks, open outdoor racks, and covered sheds across a single operation
Works with your yard: tell us what lives inside, what lives outside, and how you move it, and we design each accordingly.
Structural specifications
Standard construction
- Structural wide-flange I-beams with a 50 KSI minimum yield for strength and durability
- Higher load capacity than comparable roll-formed or tube-steel racks
- Arms support up to 20,000 lbs each, with custom configurations for higher loads
- Predrilled holes and heavy hex ASTM A325 bolts for fully adjustable arms and columns
- Predrilled baseplates allow secure anchor-bolt connection to the floor or pad
- Factory-applied powder-coat finish for rust and wear protection
Available options
- Single or double-sided models to match aisle and lot layout
- Adjustable arm length, height, and spacing for mixed species and lengths
- Stop bars to keep boards and bundles contained on the arms
- Indoor racks or outdoor T-shed, L-shed, and drive-thru shed configurations
- Hot-dip galvanized coating to resist corrosion, UV, and temperature extremes outdoors
- Standard designs for shorter lead times, or custom engineering for unique needs
Ready to rethink how you store lumber? Tell us what lives inside, what lives outside, and how you move it, and we’ll design each accordingly.
Best Solution for Lumber & Timber Yards
Cantilever Racking Systems
The most common way we store lumber and timber. Adjustable arms hold mixed inventory, maximize available space, and adapt as your inventory changes.
Operations We’ve Engineered Solutions For
Better utilizing available space
Improved changeover process
Common Questions About Lumber Racking
How much weight can a lumber storage rack hold?
Dexco lumber racks are built from 50 KSI wide-flange I-beams, with arms supporting 20,000 lbs each and custom configurations are possible for higher loads. Capacity is engineered to your bundle weights, arm length, and spacing, with safety factors built in.
Can lumber racks be used outdoors, and how do they hold up to weather?
Yes. Dexco Cantilever racks can stand entirely on their own outdoors, no building required, and a hot-dip galvanized finish resists corrosion, UV, and temperature extremes. If you want covered storage, you can pair the cantilever racks with a shed: T-shed, L-shed, and drive-thru configurations all add a canopy over the same open-face cantilever setup, keeping rain and snow off the material while forklifts load straight from the side.
What handling equipment works with lumber racks?
Dexco lumber racks are compatible with forklifts, side loaders, cranes, and automated retrieval systems. The open-face design enables direct front access, and stop bars let crews pull specific bundles without disturbing nearby inventory.
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