Ipe Decking the Natural Choice
Ipe (aka Brazilian walnut, Amapa, Cortez) decking known also as ironwood has gained popularity as consumers have become more educated. Not only is Ipe a natural rich looking product but it is an extremely dense hardwood. It is 3x’s as hard as oak with a Class A fire resistance (same rating as concrete and steel). Ipe wood is resistant to mold and fungus. Don’t worry about pesticides as Ipe is rot and insect resistant as well.
Ipe decks are installed all over the world by the most discriminating consumers not only for its aesthetic value but the maintenance free care. High end homes are specifically looking to install ipe decking because it is the gem of hardwoods in all aspects from the deep rich tones to the tight dense grains to the natural beauty only nature can produce. High end clients are familiar with this knowledge, as it has been tested time and again that we can not reproduce what nature has created nor should we continue to try.
Composite decks have tried to reproduce the look and the quality but it still looks like plastic wood with all the downfalls that come with composite products, molding issues, delamination and staining to name a few. There are other woods that are used for decking but the fact remains that the wood for longevity and strength to use for outdoor applications should be ipe. This conclusion is based on research and time. The fact that ipe decking has been specified in projects such as the South Beach boardwalk in Miami Beach, Las Vegas Resort Hotel and the Fisherman’s Wharf in San Francisco alone lends creditability to its longevity.
The brazilian hardwood color can vary from a yellowish brown to reddish brown in medium tones to almost black shade and slowly patinas to a silver-ish grey tone unless maintained with ipe deck sealer. Ipe decking comes in different width ranging from ¾”to 1.5”average with length from 6-20’ average. Special order sizes are available along with accessories such as handrail system, post caps and plugs.
When considering the longevity of your decking and replacement costs not to mention the down time involved, many consumers realize the value of Ipe. It is the natural choice.
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Cleaning and Protecting Your Deck
Cleaning and Protecting Your Deck - This video series will show how to clean and protect your deck. It's time to sweep away the leaves and make your deck look like new! Greg Reveles of Renorr Dynamics shows you how to clean and care for your deck. (02:05)
How to Protect Your Deck
Cleaning and Protecting Your Deck - This video will show how to protect your deck. (04:15)
How to Choose a Deck Protectant
Cleaning and Protecting Your Deck - This video will show how to choose a deck protectant. (01:30)
How to Wash a Deck
Cleaning and Protecting Your Deck - This video will show how to wash a deck. (02:14)
How to Prepare Deck for Washing
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