Ipe Decking

We import genuine Ipe wood from our trusted suppliers in Brazil.Ipe is becoming costly everyday due to its extensive cultivation and is highly priced in international market.Due to limited availability of Ipe wood, Ipe decking is not available in bulk quantities.

Ipe Scientific Properties and Technical Specifications

Janka Hardness: 3,680 pounds

Strength (MOR): 25,400 psi

Stiffness (MOE): 3,140 1000 psi

Density (KG/m3): 1,050

Color: Ipe heartwood contains shades of black and greenish-brown with some striping. The sapwood can be white or yellow toned.

Photosensitivity: Ipe's coloration is not greatly affected by light exposure.

Tangential Shrinkage: 8.0 %

Radial Shrinkage: 6.6 %

Family: Bignoniaceae

Tree Characteristics: The Ipe Tree can grow to 140 to 150 feet heigh while the diameter of its trunk can measure up to 6 feet. The average height and diameter for the Ipe tree is 100 feet and 2 to 3 feet, respectively.

Geographic Area: Ipe can be found in some of the Lesser Antilles and throughout continental tropical America. The tree can typically be found in marsh forests or ridge tops and riverbanks.

Texture: Fine to medium

Grain: Straight to very irregular

Luster: Low to medium

Durability Rating: Highly resistant to fungus and termites.

Drying Characteristics: Air dries rapidly, exhibiting only minor warping and checking.

Working Characteristics: Ipe is rated as moderately difficult to work with, as it blunts cutting edges. It finishes smoothly with the exception of roey portions in the wood.

Applications: Railroad crossties, heavy construction, decorative veneers, tool handles, turnery, industrial flooring, flooring, decking, furniture