Ipe is an Amazing Wood Species

Written by Chris Nolan on Tue, Jan 24, 2012 @ 09:01 AM

Ipe (Tabebuia spp.) is an absolutely amazing species of very high density hardwood. Also known as Brazilian Walnut, Ipe is a fast growing hardwood lumber species. Here's some interesting facts about Ipe:

Ipe is a high density hardwood lumber species native to South and Central America
Ipe trees grow to a full height of 150 feet in about 30-35 years
Ipe is so hard it is best to use carbide tipped tools to work with this wood.
Ipe lumber is hard, dense and resistant to scratching, it has been used on boardwalks throughout the world.
Ipe wood is so dense it actually sinks in water.
Ipe wood is more than 2.7 times harder than White Oak
Ipe is rated as a Class A fire resistant material.
Ipe is harvested by sustainable yield forestry practices to ensure that there are as many tree available at the end of a harvesting cycle as there were at the beginning.
Ipe is so resistant to rot and decay it has been used - untreated - for railroad ties!
Ipe was used in the construction of the Panama Canal
Ipe decking is available in a full range of decking sizes for Ipe decks
Ipe outdoor furniture is used commercially becomes it is splinter resistant and so long lasting.
Ipe makes gorgeous deck and patio furniture for your home.
Ipe dimensional lumber is used for all sorts of structures including Ipe pergolas, Ipe bridges, Ipe gazebos and more.
Ipe beams, Ipe posts and Ipe timbers have been used for all sorts of commercial projects where amazing strength and long lasting natural beauty are required.
Ipe wood siding creates elegant curb appeal for the front of your home or building.