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Ipe (EE-pay) is an incredibly durable Brazilian Hardwood, and is rated by the US Forest
Lab for 25 years plus, which is the highest rating they offer. This hardwood is perfect for
exterior commercial and residential applications such as decks, docks, siding, or exterior
furniture. From Dinner Key Marina in Miami to the Coney Island Boardwalk
in New York City, Ipe has proven durability. It can be sealed to maintain its
natural beauty or weather to a beautiful silver gray.
Ipe resists surface checking and is naturally resistant to molds, which are the two most
destructive forces to decks and other exterior projects. When compared to other decking
materials such as redwood, cedar, or pressure treated materials, Ipe lasts longer and is
naturally more resistant to fire, weather, insects, moisture, and movement. If you compare
the one time cost of Ipe to the 3-5 times you need to replace other materials over the
lifespan of Ipe, the value of this tropical hardwood becomes clear!
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