• Tuesday, November 03rd, 2009
With Winter right around the corner, many people are asking us about ipe decking’s capacity for snow load.
Since no two decks are the same, it’s hard to pinpoint exactly how much snow per square feet it would take to actually distress a deck to the point of breaking. BUT, what we can say for sure is that ipe decking has been ASTM-D143 tested. Ipe wood decking has a maximum bending strength of 22,560 psi (Pounds per square inch)! your ipe deck might even be stronger than the frame that supports it!
Or, to put it more simply: The result of these tests reveal that ipe decking is 3 times more durable than cedar decking.
If you already own an ipe deck, you’re probably not even sweating the upcoming winter. And, for good reason. With ipe wood’s high density, tight, interlocking grain, and natural oils, it dries fast and weathers well. Also, when you follow the recommended finishing schedule, (using a deck finish product like Ipe Oil™) you can also have peace of mind knowing that your deck surface will be able to repel water even better than it already does!
When you buy ipe decking from us, you will also get premium grade ipe from the Lapacho species. What does this mean for you? Well, it’s simple: more…
• Tuesday, October 20th, 2009
Introducing the best deck oil available, Ipe Oil!
Recently, the Ipe Clip® Company unveiled a new deck finish product called Ipe Oil™. This premium decking oil, finished hardwood decks made from durable, and some would say stubborn, hardwoods like ipe. Ipe Oil™ offers deck builders and homeowners who are installing an ipe deck with:
- Superior protection from both:
- A low VOC deck finish
- Coverage of approx. 300 sq. ft.
- Over 40% solids content
- A low odor decking oil
- Reduces the chances of deck boards cracking and warping
- Aids in keeping the hardwoods like ipe looking new
If you want to finish your ipe deck using the best deck oil, contact us today to order.
• Wednesday, September 02nd, 2009
Today I wanted to show you Bob Vila guiding you through an ipe deck installation. To be frank, the way this deck was installed could have been a LOT better.
For one, they are not using deck fasteners which would make the finished deck look immaculate. Instead, they settle for a face screwing method. You can tell that this deck is being built with speed in mind. Also, Bob Vila mispronounces ipe by calling it eye-pay (i-pay)…I could go on, but ultimately, the general description about why ipe decking is a superior material to use is pretty much spot on. Bob does a good job of detailing how this roof deck needed to be constructed and the methods used to make sure that it would be a sound structure.
Enjoy… more…
