Ipe Decking - Can A Deck Really Last For Years with Zero Maintenance

Posted by ABS Wood on August 21st, 2017

Ipe is a brilliant deck wood, stunning and exotic for all your needs of wood decking anywhere and everywhere! Why it is the most admired wood decking? The answer is simple - it is brimming with many natural qualities such as strong, durable and resistant to fungal decays. Many homeowners and commercial centers prefer Ipe wood decking for exemplified and beautiful aesthetics for their premises. The unique density feature of IPE wood decking gives it a nickname ‘ironwood’. In this article you will unravel other key features of IPE wood decking and how this Brazilian wood can last for years with zero maintenance.

Check out few points that will give clear indication of Ipe being a long lasting and zero maintenance wood decking. 

The natural quality of Ipe is – it is resistant to insect, rot and more thus lasts longer even without treatment. With other materials, treatments may need to be carried out for preservation. Thus, lasts long and demands less care. 

It is also naturally scratch-resistant, which makes it suitable for use in high-traffic, display areas like the living room.. As compared to the other counterparts, Ipe decking is a brilliant choice for large exterior projects. 

The extended lifespan of Ipe wood is expected to be around 25 years with zero maintenance, this is because of the lumber being naturally exposed to highly challenging and corrosive environment (as that is where it grows). 

Proven strength and durability of Ipe wood decking outlasts and outperforms in all the projects whether it is at home, office or heavy traffic areas. Cracks and warps are not a concern with this wood. 

This Brazilian wood decking is great in all climatic conditions irrespective to the color of the wood used. This wood is a good heat insulator, making it suitable for long-term outdoor installations. 

Moreover, there is no need of putting plastic composites and dangerous chemicals for cleaning and maintaining the wood. Ipe needs low/almost zero maintenance wood decking.  

Some merits of using IPE wood decking 

Ipe decking is the world’s most celebrated decking for its advanced characteristics and features. Ipe wood decking has an exceptionally dense and tight grain. The grain of Ipe wood can be beautifully wavy and can also be straight as the crow flies. Coming to the color, Ipe heartwood is an amazingly rich in brown with red and orangey hues. IPE gives superior slip resistance feature due to its fine texture and interlocking grain. 

Please note – Thanks to the recent innovations and technological upgrades in the lumber industry, Ipe is now widespread in the tropics of entire USA, and one can buy eco-friendly IPE wood decking as well, that is sensibly cultivated and produced. 

All the above points justifies that a deck can be really long lasting with almost zero maintenance, and with so many advantages too! Go for Ipe wood decking! 

About the Author: 

This article is written by Bruce Master. He gained an interest in woodworking at an early age. Bruce Master started working with contractors in the 1970s as a salesman at Ace Hardware in Miami. Over the years, he discovered and fell in love with Brazilian woods. He has built decks, docks and specialty items using many of the Brazilian woods. Today, Bruce loves his job as Operations Manager for ABS Wood, a Brazilian wood retailer.