Ipe Decking
Ipe Decking combines strength, elegance, and natural resilience. Known as one of the hardest hardwoods, it resists rot, insects, and harsh weather, offering a timeless look and decades of performance with minimal maintenance.
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Some of information about Ipe Decking
Weight
Ipe wood decking has specific gravity of 0.85 to 1.08. Air dried density is 66 to 75 lbs. per cubic ft. A 3/4″ thick finish material weights approx. 4.5 lbs. per sq ft.
Drying & Contraction (green to kiln-dried)
Radial 6.6%, tangential 8.0%, volumetric 13.2%. Small movement after being milled. As the weather changes, average movement for an air-dried deck board about 6″ wide is roughly 1/16″.
Hardness Rating
Ipe hardwood has a Janka Hardness Rating of 3,680 lbs with air-dried decking and 12% moisture content. When tested (ASTM-D143), an Ipe deck is approximately eight times harder than California Redwood and three times stronger than Teak. Ipe decking holds up even in harsh climates and extreme conditions.
Fire Resistance (Canadian norms)
Tested by Underwriters’ Laboratories of Canada, Ipe decking meets CAN/ULC S107 and ANSI/UL 790 fire standards. It earned a ‘Class A’ rating, making it suitable for non-combustible rooftop applications.
Fire Resistance (USA)
Ipe was tested by the National Fire Protection Agency (ASTM-E84). Ipewood decking received the highest classification for Flame Spread: Up to Class A, Uniform Building Code, Class 1.
Termite Resistance
U.S. Naval ResearchLaboratory-Highest Rating
Slip Resistance
Our Ipe decking exceeds the Americans with Disabilities Act requirements for Static Coefficient of friction in a wet environment. Ipe wood decking has also met all ASTM-C1028-89 test requirements.
Strength
Three times stronger than Cedar, our inventory of Ipe decking exceeds all existing code requirements for exterior constructions and has been ASTM-D143 tested. An Ipe deck will be able to structurally handle many square feet of snow!
Durability
If left untreated, Ipe wood decking will last 40+ years. When a deck oil or finish is applied to all four sides prior to installation, an Ipe deck can last up to 100 years.