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The Best Decking Material in the World

When you combine strength, beauty, and function into one species of wood, it's bound to earn such an outstanding reputation. Ipe decking has done just that. All of its desirable characteristics come together to create a deck that will last over 75 years.

ipe deck sample

Here's why Ipe makes such a great choice for decking material:

  • Beauty. Dark browns and olive and reddish brown hues create a bold, yet elegant deck surface.
  • Durability. The hardest wood available, Ipe is resistant to mold, insects, and decay.
  • Safety. Ipe is slip-resistant, and can act as a flame retardant, much like concrete or steel.

All the Ipe decking you order from us is hand-inspected to ensure the highest quality, and we only import from managed forests owned by resposible harvesters. For more information about this amazing wood, or to see some pictures of beautiful Ipe decks, click through the tabs above. If Ipe is the right lumber option for you, then contact us to buy Ipe decking or request a free price quote.

Ipe Decking Gallery

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Ipe Lumber Specs

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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!

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Ipe Decking Prices

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Want to save some money? Check out our Cumaru Decking, which shares many of Ipe's advantages at a fraction of the cost.

Every decking species we sell is currently on sale. Check it out to see if your order qualifies for this special discount.

* Tongue & Groove is for use under covered porches ONLY
Decking sold in even and odd lengths between 6' to 20'.
We can pull your order to specific lengths.
Add an additional upcharge of $0.10 per linear foot for 8–14 foot lengths.
Add $0.80 per linear foot for 15–18 foot lengths.
Add $1.00 per linear foot for 19–20 foot lengths.
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