Decking Maintenance Archives

What Does Gray Ipe Look Like?

January 20, 2020 by Mr. Ipe Hardwood

Ipe is an incredible wood, especially for decking. One of the benefits we often mention is the low maintenance requirement. Once it’s installed, you barely have to touch an ipe deck! Virtually the only thing you have to do is oil it every year or so to preserve that rich brown color. Of course, people …

Is Your Ipe Decking Grey?

May 12, 2026June 14, 2018 by Dan Ivancic

If you have an Ipe deck that has been neglected or gone grey don’t worry you can quickly make it look new again. Naturally the UV rays of the sun will strip the color out of the surface of wood and many other materials, even composites that claim they won’t fade. The problem with other …

Winter is Coming, Prepare Your Decks!

December 12, 2016 by Mr. Ipe Hardwood

Winter doesn’t officially start until the 21^st, but I think our friends up north would disagree. When the temperatures drop and the snow begins to fall, who cares what the calendar says!

Get Ready For Winter

November 4, 2016 by Mr. Ipe Hardwood

The summer entertaining season may be over, but that doesn’t mean it’s time to ignore your deck. As fall winds down, here are a few things you should do to prepare for winter:

Re-oiling Your Deck During Fall: Good or Bad Idea?

March 10, 2022September 9, 2016 by Mr. Ipe Hardwood

Oiling your deck is usually done during spring to get the best looking deck for the summer BBQ’s and outdoor parties. Not a lot of people think of re-oiling their deck in fall just before the winter months hit but it’s a missed opportunity to give your deck a little protection from the rain and …

5 Easy Fall Deck Cleanup Tips You Need to Use

March 10, 2022September 8, 2016 by Mr. Ipe Hardwood

Fall marks a welcomed change in weather, but it also means more maintenance for your deck. The trees around your home shed leaves and rain substitutes the endless summer sun. Follow these fall deck tips and you’ll be on your way enjoying autumn on your deck. Reseal your deck Before heavier rain rolls in, make …

Why Should I Oil My New Ipe, Cumaru, Tigerwood, Garapa, or Massaranduba Deck?

May 27, 2016 by Mr. Ipe Hardwood

As our salespeople take care of both our current and potential customers, we get asked the question, “Why should I oil my deck and with what,” very often. We always explain, as best as possible, why it’s a good idea to do so from the beginning and most of our customers understand the benefits. However, we feel this topic should be explored a little more in-depth.