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I do a lot of architectural research and am constantly on the lookout for wonderful places in America and across the world that use ipe. Recently, I came across a wonderful and truly spectacular banquet hall in Michigan called the Lafayette Grande. They have just completed renovations to their Grande Ballroom and the results are …
There are many reasons why ipe wood decking should be your first choice for your new family deck. An ipe deck is so hard and compact that it doesn’t splinter Ipe requires very little maintenance Unlike pressure treated decking that has been infused with chemicals that can leech into your yard, ipe wood is …
Deck Design of the Week Green Home in Michigan Yesterday, you saw the beginning stages of a green building project designed by Danny Forster, host of Build it Bigger & Extreme Engineering on the Discovery Channel. The finished Omena Lake front home is truly spectacular. Two features that are of particular interest are the extended …
Deck Design of the Week Green Building in Michigan Today’s Deck Design of the week is a two-parter. We’re going to look at the before and after phases of building a green home that has some wonderful sustainable and eco-friendly features. The mind behind this home’s beauty is Danny Forster, host of Extreme Engineering and …
Great news! In an effort to reinvigorate the local economy, the city of Boynton Beach, FL has announced that it will be renovating some of its local parks. According to this article from the Sun-Sentinel, Oceanfront Park will be getting a face-lift as well. They will be replacing their boardwalk that is currently made from …
If you’re in the market to buy ipe and are scrambling to find out if the ipe you’re purchasing has been cultivated through eco-friendly means, don’t worry, once you read this, you’ll be able to make your purchase with peace of mind. Here’s a guide to buying ipe decking responsibly: Make sure the supplier is …
Ipe decking goes under many names. It’s not surprising to see people confuse ipe with other names like Brazilian Walnut, Pau D’Arco, Ipe Tabaco, Yellow Poui, Bethabara, Pau Lope ®, and Ironwood ®. Regardless of the name, a deck made of this exotic hardwood is going to last you a lifetime. If you want to …