Lumber Buying for Smarties: The Right Time To Buy Ipe. One thing is for sure: If you’re looking for a premium weather-resistant deck, dock, or boardwalk, the best option is Ipe. It’s more resilient than other tropical hardwoods or pressure-treated Pine, and much better … [Read more...]
How to Ensure Consistent Quality in Ipe Wood Decking, Part 3
In our first two articles in this series (see Parts 1 & 2), we considered the reasons why Ipe is such a popular choice for use in outdoor decking applications. Due to its durability, rot resistance, and hardness, Ipe is certainly the most sought-after choice for exterior … [Read more...]
How to Ensure Consistent Quality in Ipe Wood Decking, Part 2
Ipe wood decking products are the ideal material for your next decking product. Their hardness and durability are unsurpassed, making them perfect for outdoor applications. As with any product, however, finding a reputable source is the key to customer satisfaction (see Part 1). … [Read more...]
How to Ensure Consistent Quality in Ipe Wood Decking, Part 1
Ipe wood is renowned for its ability to withstand the elements, its rot resistance, and its hardness. This Brazilian hardwood is durable enough to last for years even in harsh outdoor conditions. That’s why it has gained a reputation as the king of genuine hardwood decking … [Read more...]
What Size Ipe Lumber Should I Buy?
Smart Lumber Buying: Determining the Right Size Ipe To Buy Perhaps you’re likely to balk at the price of Ipe and are having a hard time deciding whether it’s worthwhile to spring for Ipe. Even so, there’s really no debate when it comes to the fact that Ipe is the most durable … [Read more...]
Finishing Your New Ipe Deck, Part 3
There’s certainly more to installing your new tropical hardwood deck than simply giving your boards time to come to an equilibrium with their new environment, planning for proper spacing, and accommodating the species-specific issues that can arise. But those things are … [Read more...]
Finishing Your New Ipe Deck, Part 2
Perhaps you were disappointed to learn that your Ipe decking boards — for which you paid a pretty penny, no doubt — are not finished products. Sorry about that. But since it’s the case, it really is better that you know. In our first post in this series, we traced the journey of … [Read more...]
Finishing Your New Ipe Deck, Part 1
Did you know that once you install an Ipe deck, it’s still not a finished product? Tropical hardwood decking boards — whether they’re made of Ipe or another premium species — are already planed and have sharp corners eased (S4S, E4E). They may also have been milled to accommodate … [Read more...]
Tropical Decking Recommendations from J. Gibson McIlvain
Both the commercial and the residential markets for tropical hardwood decking are exploding in today’s economy! Why? Tropical decking lasts, requires very little maintenance, and provides an attractive addition to any property. J. Gibson McIlvain maintains an inventory of decking … [Read more...]
How Long to Wait Before Installing Decking Boards? It Depends. Part 2
In our first article in this series, we looked at how the board fastening method can influence the amount of time you need to wait before you install it. We also discussed that whether or not the wood was finished and when the finish was applied can make a difference in your wait … [Read more...]
