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Ipè Wood
Beautiful. Versatile. Durable. These are the characteristics of Brazilian Ipè wood. It offers exciting possibilities for your home's deck, as well as for siding, outdoor furniture and more.
Bring the beauty of the tropics to your home siding
While there are many great choices for wood siding, Ipè gives you a unique, beautiful and durable alternative. With colors ranging from red-amber hues to dark brown, Ipè offers a variety of beautiful looks.
Durable and resilient
Ipè has the strength to match its beauty. It's an extremely dense, tight-grained wood that's virtually clear from knots. And with its high rating for insect and decay resistance, Ipè offers a durability that's similar to pressure-treated woods.
Finishing Ipè
Australian Timber Oil helps maintain the natural look while slowing the graying process of the wood. Keep it looking beautiful with a maintenance cycle for horizontal surfaces of every 1-2 year.
GOOD TO KNOW
Name: Ipè
Type: Tropical hardwood
Color: Red amber to dark brown
Strengths:
- Variety of colors
- Virtually clear of knots
- Insect/decay resistance
Weaknesses:
- Imported, higher costs
- Must be pre-drilled
- Longer installation times
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