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Deck Design of the Week New York City High Line Park New York City is constantly evolving. From the people to the architecture, New Yorkers are used to the constant changes that take place. As any New Yorker knows, there are a lot of places that can make the city [...]
One of the many uses for ipe wood is dock construction. There are many reasons why professional dock builders throughout the country use this premium hardwood. Ipe is not porous like composite decking or other inferior docking materials You can build a dock with confidence knowing that it requires very [...]
Ipe wood is not just for decking and flooring. Many people are using this versatile hardwood for siding, and even wall applications. In addition, it’s not uncommon to see docks, wharfs, and even bridges use ipe decking. Some very famous landmarks have used ipe hardwood including the Brooklyn Bridge walkway, [...]
Many people, including me, like to talk about how ipe decking is one of the most durable and dependable woods on the market. This isn’t just sales talk. There have actually been studies and tests done that concluded that ipe wood lives up to the hype. Three specific tests that [...]
Deck Design of the Week Luxurious Ipe Deck in The Hamptons This week’s Deck Design of the Week comes to us from the renowned architecture firm S. Russell Groves. They have created a truly luxurious deck and pool area in the Hamptons that even feature a shower area made completely [...]
One feature of ipe decking that I most often forget to mention is how ipe handles fire. This kind of information is important to know because many deck owners use tiki torches, grills, and firepits on their deck. While we all try to be careful, there is always the chance, [...]
There are many different LEED requirements that builders and architects can take advantage of. One particular credit is the MRc7 credit. If a green building project uses a certain percentage of FSC wood, they can qualify for this LEED credit. If you want to qualify for this LEED credit, your [...]
