What is the best
outdoor deck material?
simple put, Ipe or ironwood will out
perform any other outdoor decking.
Ipe is the hardest, densest ,toughest decking material. the ultra
density of Ipe (does not float in water) makes it incredibly durable,
insects do not attack it, it does not rot or decay like lesser woods.
rain and weather do not penetrate crack and splinter it's hard surface.
It is a beautiful sustainable natural wood (the forest stewardship
council or FSC is counseling Ipe harvesting).
Ipe looks amazing when oiled or allowed to weather to a wonderful
silver patina. and of course Ipe does not rely on our oil reserves to
produce like a composite material would.
links below to more info on Ipe:
http://www.deckspecialists.com/ipe_decks.htm
http://www.deckspecialists.com/ipe_report.htm
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