Ipe, also known as Brazilian Walnut, is the hardest easily available tropical hardwood. We offer Ipe decking in common decking sizes Ipe lumber from 2×4 to 4×12 Ipe beams. Its hues are generally an olive-brown, and the density of the lumber is quite impressive. Be prepared, as the grain pattern can be all over the place with this species. It’s as hard and durable as anything you’ll find.
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Pricing: Ipe Decking and Lumber
| ITEM | NET SIZE | PRICE PER LF |
| 1x4 - Shorts 3', 4', 5' | 3/4 x 3 1/2 | Call |
| 1x4 | 3/4 x 3 1/2 | 3.20 |
| 1x6 - Shorts 3', 4', 5', 6' | 3/4 x 5 1/2 | Call |
| 1x6 | 3/4 x 5 1/2 | 5.65 |
| 1x6 grooved | 3/4 x 5 1/2 | 6.05 |
| 1x8 | 10.20 | |
| 5/4x4 - Shorts 4', 5', 6', 7' | 1 x 3 1/2 | Call |
| 5/4x4 | 1 x 3 1/2 | 4.60 |
| 5/4x6 - Shorts 3', 4', 5', 6' | 1 x 5 1/2 | Call |
| 5/4x6 | 1 x 5 1/2 | 7.10 |
| 5/4x6 grooved | 1 x 5 1/2 | 7.50 |
| 5/4x8 | 1 x 7 1/4 | 10.15 |
| 5/4x10 | 1 x 9 1/4 | 16.50 |
| 5/4x12 | 1 x 11 1/4 | 17.15 |
| 2x2 - 3'-5' | 1 1/2 x 1 1/2 | 3.50 |
| 2x4 | 1 1/2 x 3 1/2 | 9.00 |
| 2x6 | 1 1/2 x 5 1/2 | 12.50 |
| 2x8 | 1 1/2 x 7 1/4 | 16.00 |
| 2x10 | 1 1/2 x 9 1/4 | 21.60 |
| 2x12 | 1 1/2 x 11 1/4 | 28.00 |
| 4x4 | 3 1/2 x 3 1/2 | 16.50 |
| 3X4, 3X6, 3X8, 3X10, 3X12, 4X8, 4X10, 4X12, 8X8 | Call | |
| 6x6 | 6_6 | $74.00 |
| 2x6 Hand rail | 15.00 | |
| 2x4 Hand rail | 1 3/8 x 3 3/8 | 10.25 |
| 5/4x6 Hand rail | 7/8 x 5 | 8.25 |
| 5/4 x 4 Spindle cap | 1 x 3 1/2 | 6.25 |
Acclimation
Ipe for an outdoor application should be kept on site, stacked and covered for 10-21 days prior to installation. Generally speaking, Ipe will acclimate properly on the low end of this scale, but local climactic variations require a longer window.Color: Ipe is medium brown to black. It has occasional greens, reds, and some yellows that show up during a broad expanse of Ipe. Ipe wood’s texture is fine to medium, grain straight to irregular. As with all hardwood, there will be variations in color and grain which add to the individual character
Installation
It’s oily, it’s hard to glue, it’s hard to cut, and it will break every bit in your set. That said, once installed it’s awfully hard to beat. Many designers, builders, and homeowners regard this as an investment grade wood due to its ability to resist decay by weather or pest. Do not use compressed air tools without wearing goggles, gloves, thick clothing, in an otherwise empty room, as the fasteners will be airborne and elsewhere once you attempt to nail this material. Pre-drill, then screw, and it holds remarkably well. Hidden fastening systems were made for lumbers such as Ipe and Cumaru. Use air dried Ipe for outdoor projects. It will turn to a silver gray with age. A finisher with UV blocking will retain the beautiful brown color.
Hidden Fasteners
The hidden look removes all screw heads from the top of your Ipe Deck boards. You will not see any screws backing out or mushrooming. In addition, if you ever want to completely sand and refinish it is easy to do as you do not have to worry about screw heads being hit by the sanders. See our fastener accessories for more information