Ipé (Import)

Specifications

Available As Boards, Posts, Decking
Species Ipé
Thickness 1×4-1×12, 5/4×6, 2×4-2×12, 4×4
Finish Rough, EE
Grade Various


General Characteristics

Ipé is great for outdoor applications due to its resistance to decay and low maintenance characteristics.

Ipé carries a Class A fire rating and is many times harder than treated pine.

The heartwood is olive brown and contrasts dramatically in color to the yellow-grey to grey-brown sapwood.


Typical Applications

Ipé is primarily utilized in the construction of decks, docks, marinas, and boardwalks.