IPE HARDWOOD PROJECT IDEAS
Mataverde® Premium Ipe decking, boards, dimensional lumber, beams, posts and timbers can be used for any number of different outdoor structures and outdoor projects. From residential decks, fences, outdoor furniture to municipal boardwalks, rooftop decks to pergolas and backyard gazebos -- Ipe hardwood can be the ultimate material to select for a wide range of outdoor projects and outdoor structures.
Builders, Architects and homeowners have been relying on the strength, hardness and durability of Ipe hardwood lumber and decking materials for many years. Wherever there is a sincere desire to use the best all natural outdoor wood products available, Ipe high density hardwood is the material of choice the world over. The natural slip resistance of Ipe decking makes this high density hardwood material an exceptional selection around decks, docks, hot tubs, pools, spas and other areas where safety is a major consideration. Experience the best outdoor wood with MataverdeDecking.com today!
Mataverde Ipe Decking, lumber, boards, siding, beams and timbers are the ideal selection for projects where the following design criteria are key considerations:
Project Criteria |
Decking |
Boards |
Lumber |
Beams/Timbers |
Sustainable building material | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Available FSC® Certified | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
25 year limited warranty | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
High stability | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
High density | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Natural slip resistance | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Natural insect resistance | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Natural decay resistance | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Splinter resistant | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Ages gracefully to silvery patina | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Low life-cycle cost | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
The following project types and outdoor structures are particularly well suited for specific types of Ipe lumber materials as noted in the chart below:
Project Type |
Appropriate Ipe Material for Selected Project |
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Residential deck | Decking | Lumber | Boards | Beams / Timbers |
Porch flooring | Decking | ------- | ------- | ------- |
Pool/Hot tub area | Decking | -------- | ------- | ------- |
Railings | Decking | Lumber | Boards | Railing Parts |
Walkway | Decking | Lumber | ------- | ------- |
Foot bridge | Decking | Lumber | ------- | Railing Parts |
Pergola | Decking | Lumber | ------- | ------- |
Gazebo | Decking | Lumber | ------- | ------- |
Boardwalk | Decking | Lumber | ------- | Beams / Timbers |
Dock | Decking | Lumber | ------- | Beams / Timbers |
Pier | Decking | Lumber | -------- | Beams / Timbers |
Vertical siding | ------- | ------- | Siding | ------- |
Rain screen siding | ------- | ------- | Siding | ------- |
Fence | Decking | Lumber | ------- | ------- |
Trellis | Decking | Lumber | -------- | ------- |
Privacy screen | Decking | Lumber | -------- | ------- |
Outdoor Tables | Decking | Lumber | Boards | ------- |
Outdoor Benches | Decking | Lumber | -------- | ------- |
Outdoor furniture | Decking | Lumber | Boards | ------- |
Outdoor kitchen | ------- | Lumber | Siding | ------- |
Playground equipment | Decking | Lumber | Boards | Beams / Timbers |
Planters/Flower boxes | Decking | Lumber | --------- | ------- |