Ipe Species
Low maintenance. Attractive color. Naturally durable. Iron Woods Ipe is widely used in commercial exterior construction and residential decking. Sourced in Brazil, Ipe is a top-performing timber that resists decay, termites, and borers. It dries well with little checking, twisting, or bowing and can be used in ground contact without preservatives.
How it colors is up to you. Iron Woods Ipe can be left to weather naturally to an attractive silver gray that requires only occasional cleaning. Or, maintain the wood’s natural rich brown color with periodic cleaning and refinishing. Feel like a change? Iron Woods Ipe can always be restored to its original appearance. Iron Woods Ipe is proven to stand up to the elements year-round in all climate conditions including the most extreme.
FEATURES & BENEFITS
Why Choose Ipe?
NATURALLY DURABLE
Iron Woods Ipe resists decay, termites, and borers, pretty much anything you can throw at it.
SOURCING CERTAINTY
Green by Nature, our complete supply chain traceability system provides sourcing certainty all the way up our supply chain, from the forest to you.
UNPARALLELED BEAUTY
Weather naturally to an attractive silver grey or maintain the natural rich brown color by cleaning and refinishing. Or both. Your choice.
Stands Up to the Elements
Iron Woods® Ipe Decking stands up to the elements year-round – from heat and humidity to salt water spray and brutal winters.
Premium Grade
100% Heartwood. 100% clear. No visible defects and grading on all faces and edges allows for any face selection you choose.
World-renowned Quality
The only thing they don’t gamble on in Atlantic City is the wood they use to rebuild the Boardwalk. Since 1971, Iron Woods® has supplied every deck board.
NATURALLY DURABLE
Iron Woods Ipe resists decay, termites, and borers, pretty much anything you can throw at it.
SOURCING CERTAINTY
Green by Nature, our complete supply chain traceability system provides sourcing certainty all the way up our supply chain, from the forest to you.
UNPARALLELED BEAUTY
Weather naturally to an attractive silver grey or maintain the natural rich brown color by cleaning and refinishing. Or both. Your choice.
Stands Up to the Elements
Iron Woods® Ipe Decking stands up to the elements year-round – from heat and humidity to salt water spray and brutal winters.
Premium Grade
100% Heartwood. 100% clear. No visible defects and grading on all faces and edges allows for any face selection you choose.
World-renowned Quality
The only thing they don’t gamble on in Atlantic City is the wood they use to rebuild the Boardwalk. Since 1971, Iron Woods® has supplied every deck board.
FEATURES & BENEFITS
Why Choose Ipe?
NATURALLY DURABLE
Iron Woods Ipe resists decay, termites, and borers, pretty much anything you can throw at it.
SOURCING CERTAINTY
Green by Nature, our complete supply chain traceability system provides sourcing certainty all the way up our supply chain, from the forest to you.
UNPARALLELED BEAUTY
Weather naturally to an attractive silver gray or maintain the natural rich brown color by cleaning and refinishing. Or both. Your choice.
Stands Up to the Elements
Iron Woods® Ipe Decking stands up to the elements year-round – from heat and humidity to salt water spray and brutal winters.
Premium Grade
100% Heartwood. 100% clear. No visible defects and grading on all faces and edges allows for any face selection you choose.
World-renowned Quality
The only thing they don’t gamble on in Atlantic City is the wood they use to rebuild the Boardwalk. Since 1971, Iron Woods® has supplied every deck board.
NATURALLY DURABLE
Iron Woods Ipe resists decay, termites, and borers, pretty much anything you can throw at it.
SOURCING CERTAINTY
Green by Nature, our complete supply chain traceability system provides sourcing certainty all the way up our supply chain, from the forest to you.
UNPARALLELED BEAUTY
Weather naturally to an attractive silver gray or maintain the natural rich brown color by cleaning and refinishing. Or both. Your choice.
Stands Up to the Elements
Iron Woods® Ipe Decking stands up to the elements year-round – from heat and humidity to salt water spray and brutal winters.
Premium Grade
100% Heartwood. 100% clear. No visible defects and grading on all faces and edges allows for any face selection you choose.
World-renowned Quality
The only thing they don’t gamble on in Atlantic City is the wood they use to rebuild the Boardwalk. Since 1971, Iron Woods® has supplied every deck board.
Unrivaled strength. Unparalleled beauty. Natural resistance to decay.
Specifications
From grading and drying to color and finishing. Here’s what you need to know about Ipe.
Premium Grade
- 100% HEARTWOOD
- 100% CLEAR, no visible defects
- Graded on all faces and edges to allow for desired face selection
Drying
- KD – All products nominal 1″ and 5/4″ thick are kiln dried and pre-stabilized
- Kiln dried decking is superior in appearance, stability, surface quality and finish penetration
- AD – Products 4″ and thicker are air dried
Color
- Rich, light to dark natural walnut brown color range that speaks to the beauty of real wood
Grain
- Mixed medium to slightly coarse grain
Finishing
- Regular cleaning brightening and refinishing with exotic hardwood oil to maintain or restore its natural color
Uses
- Exterior architectural millwork, decking, porch flooring, cladding, rail, posts, timbers, trim, pergolas, furniture
Specifications
Our technical support is unmatched in the industry. Have a question? We’re here to help. Always.
Premium Grade
- 100% HEARTWOOD
- 100% CLEAR, no visible defects
- Graded on all faces and edges to allow for desired face selection
Drying
- KD – All products nominal 1″ and 5/4″ thick are kiln dried and pre-stabilized
- Kiln dried decking is superior in appearance, stability, surface quality and finish penetration
- AD – Products 4″ and thicker are air dried
Color
- Rich, light to dark natural walnut brown color range that speaks to the beauty of real wood
Grain
- Mixed medium to slightly coarse grain
Finishing
- Regular cleaning brightening and refinishing with exotic hardwood oil to maintain or restore its natural color
Uses
- Exterior architectural millwork, decking, porch flooring, cladding, rail, posts, timbers, trim, pergolas, furniture
Need to Know
Product Availability
Decking & Boards
| Nominal Size | Actual Size | Profiles | Lengths |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 x 4 KD | 3/4″ x 3-1/2″ | S4S | 8′-20’ EVEN |
| 1 x 4 KD | 3/4″ x 3-1/2″ | GROOVED | 8′-20’ EVEN |
| 1 x 4 KD | 3/4″ x 3-1/2″ | T&G | 8′-20’ EVEN |
| 1 x 6 KD | 3/4″ x 5-1/2″ | S4S | 8′-20’ EVEN |
| 1 x 8 KD | 3/4″ x 7-1/4″ | S4S | 8′-20’ EVEN |
| 1 x 10 KD | 3/4″ x 9-1/4″ | S4S | 8′-20’ EVEN |
| 1 x 12 KD | 3/4″ x 11-1/4″ | S4S | 8′-20’ EVEN |
| 5/4 x 4 KD | 1″ x 3-1/2″ | S4S | 8′-20’ EVEN |
| 5/4 x 4 KD | 1″ x 3-1/2″ | GROOVED | 8′-20’ EVEN |
| 5/4 x 6 KD | 1″ x 5-1/2″ | S4S | 8′-20’ EVEN |
| 5/4 x 6 KD | 1″ x 5-1/2″ | GROOVED | 8′-20’ EVEN |
| 5/4 x 8 KD | 1″ x 7-1/4″ | S4S | 8′-20’ EVEN |
| 5/4 x 10 KD | 1″ x 9-1/4″ | S4S | 8′-20’ EVEN |
| 5/4 x 12 KD | 1″ x 11-1/4″ | S4S | 8′-20’ EVEN |
Dimensional Lumber
| NOMINAL SIZE | ACTUAL SIZE | PROFILES | LENGTHS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 x 4 AD | 1-1/2″ x 3-1/2″ | S4S | 8′ – 20′ even |
| 2 x 6 AD | 1-1/2″ x 5-1/2″ | S4S | 8′ – 20′ even |
| 2 x 8 AD | 1-1/2″ x 7-1/4″ | S4S | 8′ – 20′ even |
| 2 x 10 AD | 1-1/2″ x 9-1/4″ | S4S | 8′ – 20′ even |
| 2 x 12 AD | 1-1/2″ x 11-1/4″ | S4S | 8′ – 20′ even |
| 3 x 6 AD | 2-1/2″ x 5-1/2″ | S4S | 8′ – 22′ even |
| 3 x 8 AD | 2-1/2″x 7-1/4″ | S4S | 8′ – 22′ even |
| 3 x 10 AD | 2-1/2″ x 9-1/4″ | S4S | 8′ – 22′ even |
| 3 x 12 AD | 2-1/2″ x 11-1/4″ | S4S | 8′ – 22′ even |
| 4 x 4 AD | 3-1/2″ x 3-1/2″ | S4S | 8′ – 22′ even |
| 4 x 6 AD | 3-1/2″ x 5-1/2″ | S4S | 8′ – 22′ even |
| 4 x 8 AD | 3-1/2″ x 7-1/4″ | S4S | 8′ – 22′ even |
| 4 x 10 AD | 3-1/2″ x 9-1/4” | S4S | 8′ – 22′ even |
| 4 x 12 AD | 3-1/2″ x 11-1/4″ | S4S | 8′ – 22′ even |
| 6 x 6 AD | 5-1/2″ x 5-1/2″ | S4S | 8′ – 22′ even |
Balusters
| NOMINAL SIZE | ACTUAL SIZE | PROFILES | LENGTHS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2X2AD | 1-1/2″ x 1-1/2″ | BALUSTER | 3′ – 4′- 8′ |
• All products subject to availability at time of order.
• Lower market grades of Ipe are available by special order. Iron Woods Ipe shown finished with tinted exotic hardwood oil
• Call your dealer for grade, dimension, length, tally and custom profile availability.
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