Ipe Decking Archives - Page 22 of 24

A Deck Post For All Decking Types

August 4, 2009 by Mr. Ipe Hardwood

Deck posts are the perfect choice for any decking project. Whether you need to build a two story deck and need the second level to have a fence, or your one-story deck needs some flair, Advantage Trim & Lumber has hollow slip posts that can be custom milled with most of our hardwood decking options. …

Deck Design of the Week

March 8, 2022July 30, 2009 by Mr. Ipe Hardwood

In the world of home design and architecture, there are certainly some wonderful uses for ipe that even I haven’t thought of! I’ve been doing a lot of research online to see what exactly savvy homeowners and architects are doing with this versatile, dependable, and luxurious exotic hardwood. To say that I was inspired would …

Miami to use Ipe Decking for New Pier

April 24, 2019July 29, 2009 by Mr. Ipe Hardwood

The city of Miami has just given the OK to a great new design concept for the soon-to-be constructed South Point Park Pier. The best part about this plan is that the designers have included the use of ipe decking in their plans. Why ipe? Well, I can only imagine that since the Miami Beach …

Composite Decking Problems & Recalls

July 3, 2023July 27, 2009 by Mr. Ipe Hardwood

If you read this blog on a regular basis, you know that I am not a fan of composite decking. After all, there’s a good reason why this blog is called the “Ipe Decking Blog”! 🙂 However, despite my own personal reasons, if you conduct your own research into composite decking comparisons and composite decking …

Ipe Decking Featured at Luxury Washington, D.C. Hotel

March 31, 2022July 24, 2009 by Mr. Ipe Hardwood

I just came across quite possibly one of the coolest looking hotels in a long time. The Donovan House in Washington D.C., recently opened their brand-new rooftop private pool and rooftop bar. The best part? They chose ipe decking! Hopefully, I’ll be able to visit that hotel soon to get first-hand pics! For now, you’ll …

Green Building with Ipe Decking & FSC Wood

July 12, 2017July 23, 2009 by Mr. Ipe Hardwood

There are so many great resources out there to help you build a green deck, or install eco-friendly flooring. Thanks to increased demand and the efforts of governments throughout the world, eco-friendly products are not going to become a fad, but hopefully an industry standard. Obviously, this is important because if the construction industry and the lumber industry fail to recognize that there are only so many resources in the world, they are basically leading to their own demise. After all, there is a point where the damage caused by the old ways of forestry lead to irreparable damage that causes great harm to both our environment and our civilized society. If you think this is just some typical tree-hugger propaganda, think again…

Looking to Build a Deck? Now is the time!

March 8, 2022July 15, 2009 by Mr. Ipe Hardwood

Now more than ever, homeowners are looking at their home and thinking,“With the housing market the way it is, we may be at this home for much longer than we thought. Is now the time to build a deck or do a room addition?” In short, the answer may be “Yes!” After all, if you …