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IPE

Pronounced EE-pay, this hardwood timber is prized for its beauty, incredible durability and strength. Ipe's remarkable properties have made it the number one choice for premium commercial and domestic decking throughout the USA , it is around 368% harder than Teak and some 40% heavier.

Technical Specifications & Characteristics of Ipe

Weight - lb's/cu. ft 69-75
Specific Gravity 1.06
Hardness - psi 3,180
Modulus of Elasticity - psi 3,140,000
Modulus of Rupture - psi 25,400
Janka -lb's 3,680

General Characteristics: Heartwood olive brown to dark brown, sometimes with lighter or darker striping. Texture fine to medium; luster low to medium; grain straight to irregular. Odor when milled is sweet, vanilla.

Durability: Is very resistant to attack by decay fungi and termites; Has good resistance in harsh environments.

Fire Rating: Rated class A by the NFPA ; Class 1 by the UBC

Due to the density of the hardwoods used in the production of our products, they do not splinter and are naturally resistant to moulds, insects and decay; without the use of harmful chemicals.
  
 
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