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The Making of Ipe Decking: Too popular, too fast




22
Nov

Ipe has the reputation of being the toughest of the tough when it comes to hardwood for decking. People looking for the “superhero” of decking choose Ipe, and with a nickname like Ironwood, you’d expect nothing less. Ipe has dressed some of the nation’s most iconic decks, such as NYC’s Coney Island Boardwalk – which lasted for 25 years before needing replacement. Thanks to a big branding...


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Tropical Wood Alternatives to FSC® Certified Ipe




23
Feb

FSC® Certified Ipe (EE-pay) or Brazilian Walnut can do no wrong. Harvested in central South America, Ipe’s rich red brown tones accentuate its fine stripe-like grain. Beauty aside, Ipe is tougher than most wood species, lending street-cred to Ipe’s other name--Ironwood. Ipe is a challenge to cut, nail, drill, and paint. In a word, Ipe is indestructible. It’s resistant to decay, rot, and bug damage....


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