IPE -
ironwood - Pau Lope®
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offer VERY competitive pricing!
This
South American species is a very stable and durable timber. It dries
extremely well with little checking, twisting, or bow. It is widely
known for its strength and natural resistance to decay and it can
be used in ground contact without preservatives or additional treatments.
Testing by the US Navy in a Panama Canal study from 1962 showed Ipe
to be one of the top performers in resistance to decay, termites,
and borers. Of those hardwoods tested it was one of the very few that
is commercially available. Extensively used in commercial exterior
construction such as boardwalks, piers, and benches, it has recently
become the top choice for residential decks due to its low maintenance,
attractive color, and very smooth surface and the fact that is lasts
over 25 years! It is a heavy timber, approximately 64 lbs. per cubic
foot when dry, normally sinks in water, and has a fire rating of Class
A, (the same as concrete or steel).
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Uses
include: residential and commercial decking, boardwalks, piers, fencing,
park benches, etc.
This
very dense wood requires no sealers or treatments. A sealer coat can
be applied to preserve their natural color, which ranges from a rich
russet to a classic reddish brown. Left unsealed, they weather to
handsome silver patina. One of the more famous commercial applications
for Ipe has been the Atlantic City Boardwalk.
After
24 years of use, the planks used show almost no wear! Ironwoods in
general remain smooth and splinter free due to their being one of
the earth's most dense woods. They will not absorb water like softer
wood do, twist, splinter, or bow like some woods do. This means that
if you use Ipe for your deck, you will be able to walk on it barefoot
for a lifetime.
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here to request a quote - we offer VERY competitive
pricing!
Austin
Wholesale Decking Supply
10900
N Lamar Blvd.,
Austin, TX 78753
Phone: 512/834-1200
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