Strength:<\/strong> ASTM-D143 tested, approximately 3x stronger than Cedar, bending strength 22,560 psi<\/p>\n Before we go any further, you may be wondering what the difference is between these two terms.\u00a0 <\/strong>Hardness is a material\u2019s resistance to indentation, scratching, and abrasion.\u00a0 Strength is a measure of how much stress a material can withstand without rupturing.<\/p>\n These two traits are closely related, since the same atomic-level characteristics play a role in both.\u00a0 Although this is not a hard and fast rule and there are exceptions, generally, making a material stronger will also make it harder.<\/p>\n The next obvious question is this: how do these characteristics help you?<\/p>\n Strength can be defined more practically as the thing that prevents deck boards from breaking\u2014one of the main reasons it is so often used in major public attractions across the country<\/a>, where safety is a huge concern.<\/p>\n A hard<\/em> decking material like Ipe will keep your deck from accumulating dents and scratches, allowing it to look beautiful for the entirety of its life.\u00a0 It also makes Ipe impossible for termites and other insects to eat\u2014just imagine if you tried to take a bite out of a rock.\u00a0 This extends Ipe\u2019s lifespan long past other softer woods.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Ipe is famous primarily because it is one of the hardest and strongest woods in the world. \u00a0In fact, Ipe decking exceeds all existing code requirements for exterior constructions.\u00a0 Here are the official stats: Hardness: ASTM-D143 tested, approximately 7x harder … Continue reading ![\"\"](\"http:\/\/ipedepot.com\/deckblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/12\/las-vegas-ipe.jpg\" "\\"las-vegas-ipe\\"")
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