| IpeDepot.com |
| A Division of
Advantage Trim & Lumber
Co. Direct importers of Ipe Decking, Exotic hardwoods, & Hardwood Flooring. |
| Toll Free: 1-877-232-3915 |
| Direct importers of Ipe Decking, Exotic hardwoods, & Hardwood Flooring. |
| Ipe (pronounced EE-pay) is the finest quality wood available. From the Atlantic City Boardwalk, to Las Vegas' Resort Hotel Treasure Island, to your own backyard, nothing keeps it's integrity or lasts as long as Ipe Decking. Ipe is an exotic hardwood that is naturally resistant to rot and decay, is 8 times harder than California Redwood, and is guaranteed for 20 years without preservatives! |
| Compare Ipe Decking! - Compare the available decking woods. Read the following comparison and then give us a call. By any measure (hardness, strength, durability, appearance), our Ipe Decking is clearly the superior decking material across the board. Don't take our word for it, ask for a sample. Our Ipe Decking speaks for itself! Click on the following deck pictures to see full size versions. | |
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BENDING STRENGTH |
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| Ipe | An extremely dense, tight grained wood. Generally a deep rich brown with some pieces displaying red and amber hues. | 3600lbs | 22,560 psi | Highest rating for insect (termite) and decay resistance. Offers up to 100 year lifespan. |
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Douglas Fir |
A light reddish-brown wood with generally straight grain. | 670 lbs. | 12,400 psi | Not naturally resistant to decay. Should be painted or stained to prevent decay. |
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Pressure Treated Pine |
Very pronounced grain. Dusty yellow-green palor due to chemical treatment of the wood. | 690 lbs. | 14,500 psi | A chemical preservative, chromated copper arsenate is forced into the wood. Offering resistance to decay, but also potential health concerns. |
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California Redwood |
Several grades available that vary considerably in in appearance and quality. Usually straight grained with a fine, even texture. Color varies from cherry-red to dark reddish-brown | 480 lbs. | 10,000 psi | Premium grades are more durable than most woods in common use. Resistant to decay, but relatively soft and quick to weather. Treatment is recommended. |
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Western Cedar |
Fresh cut, this wood appears a salmon pink color which turns a coffee brown over time. Species is generally straight grained. | 580 lbs. | 7,500 psi | This softwood is more durable than most woods in common use. Resistant to decay, but relatively soft and quick to weather. Treatment is recommended. |
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Philippine Mahogany |
Interlocked grain similar to true mahogany, but with a courser texture. Species is generally medium to dark brown. | 760 lbs. | 12,000 psi | Only the dark red species are resistant to decay. Although more durable than cedar and redwood, it is still relatively soft compared to Ipe Decking. |
| FIRE RATING FOR IPE Decking | IPE DECKING RATINGS | ||
| Ipe Decking Flame Spread (10) Minutes | 0 | NFPA Class* | |
| Ipe Decking Flame Spread (30) Minutes | 5 | UBC Class** | |
| Ipe Decking Smoke Developed Values (10) minutes | 3 | ||
| Ipe Decking Fuel Contribution (10) Minutes | 0 | ||
| * NFPA is the National Fire Protection, NFPA no. 1 Fire Safety Code | |||
| ** UBC is the Uniform Building Code, 1979 Edition, Part VIII, Fire Resistive Standard for Fire Protection. | |||
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