Ipe Decking Archives - Page 5 of 23

What’s The Best Wood for an Exterior Barn Door?

March 31, 2022September 18, 2018 by theipeguy

You’ve probably searched endlessly online for exterior barn door advise and are probably tired of reading about people building interior sliding barn doors out of pallets or grandmas old bookshelf. I’ve got good news for you… Believe it or not some people actually build barn doors and put them outside on a barn. In this …

Deck Designs That Save You Money

May 17, 2022September 12, 2018 by theipeguy

Many homeowners are unaware that some simple changes to your deck design can save you upwards of 30 to 40 percent on your decking materials cost. When building a hardwood deck with Ipe wood or other exotic hardwoods many homeowners want to specify long length decking that will run the full length of their deck. …

Ipe Wood Shower and Jetted Bathtub

March 8, 2022September 11, 2018 by theipeguy

This is an interesting project from another one of our happy customers. They are so thrilled with the way the Ipe wood compliments their bathroom. Take note of the long Ipe wood boards that trim out the tile edges instead of using standard bull nose like most people do. If they had used bull nose …

Secrets Wild Orchid resort in Jamaica

August 14, 2018August 13, 2018 by theipeguy

Secrets Wild Orchid resort in Jamaica demand and rely on the most durable and beautiful materials. We have supplied our Ipe Decking and other Brazilian hardwood decking to countless resorts and backyards around the world. Designers and project managers continue to turn to us as it is costly to shut down a hotel or resort …

Is Your Ipe Decking Grey?

May 17, 2022June 14, 2018 by theipeguy

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 …

Top 5 End Grain Issues with Ipe and other Hardwoods

June 7, 2023February 24, 2016 by Mr. Ipe Hardwood

End grain is not often talked about and is a neglected part of your deck. You don’t think about it when you’re making your precise cuts. It’s only after you see some checking and cracking that you begin to really think about what effect the end grain has on the entire board. These are the …

How Long Does Ipe Decking Really Last?

July 15, 2016October 14, 2015 by Mr. Ipe Hardwood

To answer the question, we have to understand the other popular products and what they bring to the table. For decades, the most popular materials for building decks were pressure treated wood, redwood, or cedar. Recently, composite decking came into the field with mixed results among home owners.