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End Coating Exotic Hardwood Decking

April 20, 2012 by Mr. Ipe Hardwood

Wood seeks and absorbs water predominately through saw cuts and exposed grains. As wood dries, it shrinks. Any change in moisture content to some parts of the boards will cause expansion and contraction cycles of the wood. This movement can lead to cracking and splitting. During the process of installing your new deck you will …

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DIY – How to Build a Wood Planter Box for Your Deck

September 16, 2011 by Mr. Ipe Hardwood

If you’re looking for a quick and easy end-of-summer DIY woodworking project to work on, check out our instructions on how-to build a wood planter. In the span of one afternoon, you can build a solid and classy looking wood planter made of Ipe decking. What’s the benefit to using Ipe? One, the look. The …

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