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Ipe (also know as Brazilian walnut, Pao Lope or Ironwood) is one of the
densest and hardest woods available.
Ipe has a natural, rich, dark brown color and left unstained it will
gradually age to a lighter brown with gray overtones. However, Ipe can be
stained to retain its rich, dark brown color or it can be stained to give
it a glossier finish. No matter how you choose to finish your deck, Ipe
requires no chemical preservatives to keep it smooth and splinter free and
its naturally safe.
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Ipe has a fire rating of Class A, the same as concrete or steel.
The timber has been tested by the US Navy in a Panama Canal study from
1962 showing Ipe to be one of the top performers in resistance to decay,
termites, and borers.
Brazilian Walnut is also a very low maintenance wood, so you won't
waste valuable time keeping it in good condition.
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Other Benefits of IPE Decking
- Knot free
- Decay and termite resistant
- Due to the density of the wood, it will not cup, bow, or twist like
treated pine.
- Durability rating of 25 years plus by the U.S. Forest Products Lab.
- NFPA UBC I fire rating—same as steel and concrete!
- Competitively priced as compared to cedar, redwood, or composite
decking (TREX).
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| Ipe is now used on the Atlantic City boardwalk
because it is so resistant to weather and traffic.
And, with Ipe comparably priced to softwoods and composite decking, it
is clearly the finest choice for your decking material. |
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Ipe
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Composite
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Maintenance
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Low |
Low |
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Sun Spotting
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No |
Yes |
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Brittle in Winter:
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No |
Yes |
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Direct Sunlight
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Remains moderate |
Becomes too hot for bare feet |
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Price:
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Competitive |
Competitive |
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Density
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Very High |
Moderate |
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Splinters
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None |
None |
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Stains?
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None |
Stains easily, hard to remove |
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Density
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Very High |
Moderate |
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Mold Spots?
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No |
Yes |
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Beautiful Natural Look
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Yes |
No |
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