Ipe Wood Archives

Deck Designs Ideas That Save You Money

February 19, 2026September 12, 2018 by Advantage Lumber

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

May 12, 2026September 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, they chose Ipe wood. If they …

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.

Brazilian Wood For Dinner?

December 16, 2014 by Mr. Ipe Hardwood

It wasn’t too long ago that plastic was being used for almost everything: lunchboxes, building materials, and even dinner plates. However, restaurants and fast food chains, have slowly started to evolve their image, moving from fast, convenient, and on-the-go to a more refined model that prioritizes the customer experience. As part of this change, many restaurants, both fast and traditional, have begun to use wood in the presentation of their food.

Tifft Street Pier in Buffalo, NY

June 7, 2023October 30, 2014 by Mr. Ipe Hardwood

Buffalo has been generating a lot of buzz surrounding new public works that have been revitalizing the historical industrial districts for the public. The Tifft Street Pier and boardwalk is one of the projects that has been recently completed, and is now open to the public to enjoy. The beautiful Tifft Pier has a floating dock that allows pedestrians to experience being surrounded on all 4 sides by water from Lake Erie. There are benches, and also accommodations for fishing.

How to Zombie Proof Your Home!

June 7, 2023October 28, 2014 by Mr. Ipe Hardwood

It seems like it’s inevitable, the zombie apocalypse is coming. So what are we to do when this doomsday approaches? We’ll zombie-proof our homes, of course! Now you may be wondering why you’re on a decking blog reading about zombies, but if The Walking Dead has taught us anything, it’s that we can live amongst …

Thinking of Exotic Hardwoods for Your Project? Here’s What to Expect

December 16, 2014October 14, 2014 by Mr. Ipe Hardwood

Wood is one the most beautiful and environmentally friendly products in the world. It comes in a variety of colors, textures, patterns, grain, and much more. It is a natural material that can’t be duplicated and sometimes it may be hard to envision exactly what will arrive at your doorstep after you place an order.