Turned Hardwood
Ipe Hardwood- Appropriate Choice For Outdoor Home Improvement Ideas
Brazilian hardwoods provide unsurpassed durability and can be the most appropriate choice for outdoor home improvement ideas such as wood decks. Ipe, Garapa and Jatoba are some of the Brazilian Hardwoods that are suitable for hardwood decking and other outdoor home improvement projects. Brazilian hardwoods like Ipe posses certain impressive qualities which make them the most favorable wood for wood decking. These woods have the ability to resist insects and moisture and can last a lifetime.
Ipe is the most popular Brazilian hardwood. Ipe Decking (Brazilian Walnut) is extremely hard, almost 3x harder than Oak. It has a fire rating of A1 (the highest possible, the same as concrete), and is denser than water (it sinks). It has increased in its popularity as a decking material due to its insect resistance and durability qualities. Ipe products contain no added harmful chemicals so they can be used near water without potential contamination. Ipe wood turns to a silver gray with time and a finisher with UV blocking will retain the beautiful brown color with impressive textures. Ipe Decking offers a 100+ year lifespan without preservatives. Unlike composite decking, Ipe is a natural resource and will bio-degrade vs clog landfills.
Hardwood decks made from Ipe decking are expected to have a long life span with a minimum cost of maintenance and lasts five times longer than other hardwood decks. While considering the replacement cost of other hardwood decks because of their shorter life span, one can easily realize the value of considering Ipe hardwood for their wood decking projects.
Choosing the most appropriate wood for your new hardwood deck is an important decision and Ipe Brazilian Hardwood can be the right decision. It is beautiful, durable, and insect resistant, it will last for years and years to come. You can choose from other impressive, classy and stylish wood decking options such as Cumaru decking, Jatoba decking, Tigerwood decking, Garapa decking and Massaranduba decking, with new ideas and designs these wood decking can be perfect home improvement idea that suits your lifestyle.
About the Author
Debi Tesiero has been in the wood working business over 30 years. She owned the woodworking shop, Adirondack Crafters Creations, in Upstate New York. She shared her knowledge on TV in Maryland. A few years ago she moved to Florida and managed home construction for a major home builder. Today, Debi is the Sales Manager for Advanced Building Supplies. Debi is a specialist in Brazilian Wood.
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