California Decks Made With Ipe Decking Will Last
What is ipe? Why should I use ipe for my California decking needs?
Ipe (pronounced EE-pay) is an exotic hardwood that many people throughout the world have used for decking and flooring home renovation projects. Ipe has many other names such as Brazilian Walnut, Ironwood, Amapa, Cortez, and Guayacan polvillo. Like most uncommon terms, Ipe also gets misspelled (e.g. epay, epi, and eepay).
Just ask a professional and they will tell you that ipe is definitely becoming a popular choice among savvy homeowners. Ipe is being used on decks more and more because it is cheaper and stronger than both composite decking and other hardwoods like teak.
To demonstrate the strength of ipe, the Janka Hardness Scale is used to compare and measure the overall hardness of woods like ipe and teak. By penetrating a small steel ball into the hardwood the Janka Hardness test revealed that ipe is 3 times stronger than teak and 8 times harder than redwood. For California residents, the results of this means that a deck built with ipe stand the test of time, withstanding the elements for up to 100 years!
Compared with pressure-treated or composite decking materials, ipe has some huge advantages. First, it can actually be the cheaper option, especially when you consider that you won't be spending hundreds of dollars on upkeep. Second, it is a healthier choice. Both composites and pressure-treated materials are full of toxic chemicals. And then there's the afore-mentioned strength of ipe, which is unbeatable by any other decking option in the world.
Buy Ipe Decking
Buying ipe decking in California is simple and affordable. What's more, when you buy ipe decking from us, you are also making a choice to advocate for responsible forestry practices. Every piece of ipe decking we sell is made of 100% natural eco-friendly materials that are also biodegradable. Contact us today to order or learn more about our premium grade ipe decking.