Decking Worthy of Paradise

Ipe. Maybe you’ve heard of it. If not, imagine all the toughness of steel combined with the natural beauty of wood. It’s no wonder Ipe has been crowned the king of decking.

Strength

Ipe Decking was grown by nature herself to excel in tropical climates. The wood is so dense it sinks in water, and this same density makes it virtually immune to rot and insect attacks. It also makes Ipe unbreakable, capable of bearing loads that would snap lesser materials. Here are some numbers to back up the claims:

• Ipe has a janka hardness of 3680. Compare that to common pressure treated decking which has a janka hardness of 690.
• Ipe has a bending strength of 22,560 psi, while pressure treated decking has a bending strength of 14,500 psi.
• Most pressure treated decks will last around 10 years. Ipe has a lifespan of over 75 years.

The best part? You get all these features without any maintenance hassle. When it comes to durability, Ipe takes care of itself.

Beauty

Nothing beats the infinite variety of all-natural wood grain. Add in the rich brown of Ipe and you’ve got the most attractive deck in the neighborhood.

The warm Pacific sun will age Ipe to a lovely silver sheen, which is desirable in some projects. But if you’d rather preserve the color, all it takes is a yearly coating of specially formulated oil to keep your deck looking as good as the day it was installed.

Luxury

A sturdy, gorgeous deck that takes care of itself. All that’s left is to sit back and experience your Hawaiian paradise. Because at the end of the day, it’s not about the deck; it’s about enjoying life.