Ipe (pronounced “e-pay”), also known as Brazilian Walnut™, has earned a reputation as one of the only hardwood products that will last for approximately as long as you will own your house. Learn more »
Ipe Lumber Suppliers
J. Gibson McIlvain
We ship Ipe decking & lumber throughout the United States (including Alaska & Hawaii), Canada & the Caribbean Islands. Contact a representative at J. Gibson McIlvain today by calling (800) 638-9100.
Why Ipe is the Best
The high density and extreme hardness of Ipe has earned it the nickname Ironwood™. The Class A fire rating, putting it on par with concrete or metal, adds to the allure of this reddish brown species. Learn more »
Wholesale Distributor of Ipe Decking & Lumber
The J. Gibson McIlvain Company carries in stock all commercially available sizes of S4S E4E Ipe Decking and kiln dried lumber. We have what you need—from 1” through 6” thick Ipe Decking sizes. You can request widths from 4” up to 12”. Lengths generally run from 8’ and longer, but we stock 4’, 5’, and 6’ for dock building, among other applications.
We may be also able to offer FSC Certified Ipe Decking. The FSC (Forest Stewardship Council) is devoted to responsible forestry practices. Although not all lumber can be FSC certified, the J. Gibson McIlvain Company strives to purchase FSC certified lumber when available.
Want to speak to a live sales representative? Call 1-800-638-9100. Or you can email us and your inquiry will be sent to one of our in-house sales representatives.
Featured Article
Unraveling the Mystery of Ipe Decking Prices, Part 3
In this series of articles (see Parts 1 & 2), we’ve been explaining some of the reasons why Ipe decking materials can vary so widely in price. We looked at a hypothetical scenario involving a contractor who made a purchase of Ipe decking early in the deck-building season. Because the timing was … [Read More...]
