Ipe Decking Hardwood Benefits & Prices

Our Ipe decking will help you create a deck you'll want to enjoy all year round.

Ipe Hardwood - Decking You Can Depend On

Steadfast. Alluring. Exotic. Dependable. Ipe is all that and more. Just ask any deck builder and they'll tell you that Ipe is famous for doing two things very, very well. Outstanding performance in all-weather conditions. And, regal beauty that makes any home the place to be.

What makes Ipe decking so special? Ipe is a chemical free, natural hardwood that:

Gives you a finished deck that cost 25-40% less than composites
Outlasts every other decking option with a proven lifespan up to 75 years
Repel insects, mold, and decay factors with ease
Requires little, to no maintenance
Resists cracks, splits, and warps for a safe surface

The cost of Ipe isn't bad either. When you call us, we can help you save between 25 - 40% on your order when compared to price of composite or PVC decking. Call or email us today for a free ipe decking hardwood quote.

Build tomorrow's memories with today's best materials. Buy Ipe Decking.

Ipe Decking Hardwood Prices

Here are our Ipe prices. They reflect lineal foot cost of every board we currently have in stock. The best way to order? Call us, toll free! We'd be happy to help you with your quote over the phone. If you prefer, you can request us to call you.

Just use our decking quote form. It's fast, simple, and will give us just the info we need to get started.

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Ipe Deck Pictures

Impressive, right? As you can see, regardless of the location, an ipe deck makes a definitive statement: You enjoy outdoor living and want the very best.

Call us today to get just that; the very best ipe decking hardwood for your outdoor deck building project. Contact us to buy ipe hardwood decking today.

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Description	Ipe heartwood is olive-brown with lighter or darker streaks. Grain is straight to irregular with a low to medium luster. The pores appear as fine yellow dots and contain yellowish lapachol powder which turns deep red in alkaline solutions. Texture is fine and appears oily. Fine ripple marks may be present. Weight varies between 60 lbs to 75 lbs per cu. ft. Kiln dried Ipe is for interior use. Kiln dried lumber outside will expand. Air dried Ipe is for exterior use. Air dried lumber inside will shrink.
Country of Origin	South America (Brazil)
Botanical Name	Tabebuia spp.
Other Names	Pau D'Arco, Ipe Tabaco, Yellow Poui, Bethabara, Pau Lope®, Ironwood®
Mechanical Properties	Very high strength in all categories. Resistant to bending. A very strong, tough, resilient wood.
Janka	3680
Working Properties	Difficult to saw and carbide tipped blades are recommended. Reduced cutting angle required for planing or molding. Pre-drilling required for nailing. Holds screws well. Stains and polishes well. Eye and face masks prevent machine dust irritation.
Durability	Very high resistance to all insect and fungal attacks and is very durable. Extremely resistant to preservative treatment.
Seasoning	Dries rapidly with slight warping, cupping, twisting and end checking. Slow kiln drying is recommended. Very small movement.
Uses	Ideal for bridges, naval construction, and dock work, exterior construction, etc. It is also used for turning, factory flooring, tool handles, archery bows, walking sticks, fishing rods, cabinet work, and veneers. It is considered by many to be the best choice for decking material in the world.
Comments	Specific gravity is 1.08. This wood is so dense that it does not float!