Tropical Hardwood Species & Grades
Ipe
Other Common Names: Brazilian Walnut, Lapacho
Botanical Name: Handroanthus
Source Region: Central and South America
Common Uses: Hardwood flooring and decking
Interior Application: Yes
Exterior Application: Yes
Working Properties:
As its quite hard and dense, Ipe can be somewhat difficult to work with. It can be resistant during sawing and has pronounced blunting effect on cutting edges. Ipe generally planes smoothly, but the grain can tear out on interlocked areas.
Numeric Values:
Specific Gravity: 1.10
Janka Hardness: 3,510
Weight: 5.9 lbs/BF
Product Specification
Grades: Select & Better
Thickness: 4/4 - 8/4
Grain Sorts: Mixed
Widths: 4" and wider
Truck Loadablity: 8,000 BF
Lengths: 6' and longer
