Ipe
Ipe
Scientific Name: Handroanthus
Native to Central and South America, Ipe is an exceptionally dense hardwood prized for its strength and long-lasting performance. Its color ranges from olive brown to deep chocolate brown, often with darker striping and natural variation that gives each board its own character.
Ipe’s natural resistance to moisture, decay, insects and wear makes it a favorite for decking, siding, outdoor furniture, boardwalks and other demanding exterior applications. While its density can make it more challenging to machine, it finishes to a smooth surface and can be maintained to preserve its rich color or left to weather naturally to a silver-gray patina.
COMMON APPLICATIONS
- Decking
- Siding
- Boardwalks
- Outdoor Furniture
- Exterior Structures
WHY CHOOSE IPE?
- Exceptional hardness and durability
- Natural resistance to decay and insects
- Excellent moisture and weather resistance
- Rich color that can weather to a silver-gray patina
WORKING PROPERTIES
QUICK FACT
Ipe is so dense that it can sink in water, a striking contrast to most woods.
MECHANICAL PROPERTIES
Weight per Bdft: 5.90
Specific Gravity (Density): 1.10
Hardness (Janka): 3,510
Bending Strength (MOR): 25,740
Bending Stiffness (million psi) (MOE): 3.089
Dimensional Movement (Shrinkage): R 5.5%, T 7.1%
T/R Ratio (Stability): 1.3
QUICK FACT
Ipe is so dense that it can sink in water, a striking contrast to most woods.
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