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What Does Ipe Stand For?

March 26, 2020 by Mr. Ipe Hardwood

Ipe is not an abbreviation. Rather, it’s the common name of Tabebuia serratifolia, a tropical hardwood lumber specie. The correct pronunciation is “EE-pay”. Other common names for ipe include Brazilian walnut and ironwood. The ipe tree is native to South America. However, it also grows throughout Mexico, the Caribbean, southern Florida, and other tropical regions. …

Can I Paint Ipe Wood?

June 22, 2022January 8, 2020 by Mr. Ipe Hardwood

Can you paint ipe wood? It’s a common question, and the experts will always tell you the same two things: No Why would you want to? Those can be frustrating answers. Maybe you want to use ipe for its strength, but you aren’t fond of its color. Or maybe you inherited a finished project from …

The Ritz Carlton in Naples Florida Adds Advantage Ipe Wood

January 10, 2019 by theipeguy

Resorts such as The Ritz Carlton often call us looking for the best wood for their exterior living spaces. For resorts like this our first recommendation is Ipe wood decking and that what they decided to use. The resort did have pressure treated pine and found that was not holding up in the harsh Florida …

Swim Spa Deck Built With Ipe Wood

February 14, 2022October 17, 2018 by theipeguy

A swim spa can be a great addition to your home. However before you purchase a swim spa you need to consider a deck built around it. A custom deck built for your swim spa will make accessing and using your new swim spa easy and enjoyable it can also reduce the risk of a …

How Long Will Ipe Wood Last?

May 17, 2022October 11, 2018 by theipeguy

When someone first hears about Ipe wood and that it can last 70 plus years outdoors with no chemicals they don’t believe you. However it’s true and proven to last 70 years and longer. In fact Ipe was used on the Coney Island boardwalk and lasted for 70 years before it was ripped up. It …

Easy Fix For Porch Leaking Into Basement

August 29, 2022July 18, 2018 by theipeguy

Years ago, many homes in the Northeast had front porches built directly over the basement foundation. The only thing holding back the cold snowy weather and the rain was 1 inch thick tongue and groove pressure treated porch decking that was painted to seal it from the elements and keep the water out. This is …

Ipe Hardwood Siding For Your Business

January 5, 2016 by Mr. Ipe Hardwood

Customers are attracted to businesses that look great and stand out. But standing out is difficult when you use the same materials as other businesses. One way to outshine the competition is to use a natural hardwood like Ipe for siding. Wood radiates a welcoming environment and evokes wholesome emotions that other materials can’t replicate.