Jatoba vs Ipe: Comparing Stiffness and Stability. In Part 1, we looked at 2 key factors in comparing Jatoba with Ipe in order to evaluate how good of an alternative it is for decking. While hardness and weight certainly bear consideration, so do stiffness and stability, unless … [Read more...]
Jatoba Decking: An Ipe Alternative (Part 1)
Jatoba vs Ipe: Comparing Hardness and Weight. As unfortunate as the current shortage of Ipe may be, one of the silver linings around this dark cloud comes in the way of formerly lesser-known species getting the attention they deserve. Although Cumaru is an excellent choice, … [Read more...]
Tigerwood: An Ipe Alternative
What makes Goncalo Alves wood an alternative to Ipe? Because Ipe is the premier decking species, hands down, all other quality decking choices can be considered Ipe alternatives, because if money were no object, we’d recommend Ipe to everyone. Since affordability is often a … [Read more...]
Teak: An Ipe Alternative
What makes Burmese Teak an excellent alternative to Ipe? Although not quite as durable as Ipe, Teak has long been appreciated by the boat-building industry because of its remarkable water-resistant nature. Of course, that same quality makes Teak an excellent choice as a … [Read more...]
Massaranduba: An Ipe Alternative
What makes Brazilian Redwood a viable alternative to Ipe? If you find its official name hard to pronounce, Massaranduba is also known as Bulletwood or Brazilian Redwood. (It’s pronounced ma-sa-ran-doo-bah.) Growing prolifically throughout both Central and South America, the … [Read more...]
Cumaru: An Ipe Alternative
What makes Brazilian Teak a viable alternative to Ipe? Also known as Brazilian Teak, this Ipe alternative hails from the same forests as the highly sought-after species. Next to Ipe and Teak, Cumaru is the most popular exotic hardwood that we sell at J. Gibson McIlvain. Cumaru … [Read more...]
Ipe, Cumaru, Tigerwood & Cambara
The Top Four Tropical Decking Wood Species. Today’s discriminating homeowner knows that a custom deck built from exotic hardwood lumber is part of an entertainment-friendly home. From outdoor kitchens to gazebos and landscaping havens, the deck provides a fitting centerpiece … [Read more...]
Our Recipe for Quality Ipe Wood
From lumber sourcing to milling, storing & shipping, we take quality seriously. At J. Gibson McIlvain, quality is more than a word we use; it’s a way of doing business. From sourcing our lumber to milling, storing, and shipping it, we take quality control seriously. Our … [Read more...]
Sandy’s Overbuilt Boardwalks, Part 2
Can thinner Ipe lumber be used instead of 2x thickness? In Part 1, we discussed how the “bounce” factor, or deflection rate, of Ipe makes it able to withstand much more abuse than pressure-treated lumber of the same thickness. Still, the industry standard width for boardwalk … [Read more...]
Sandy’s Overbuilt Boardwalks, Part 1
Can thinner Ipe lumber be used instead of 2x thickness? As the East Coast is being rebuilt after the widespread damage from Hurricane Sandy, many local governments are debating about the best materials for rebuilding boardwalks. While some are considering composite decking … [Read more...]
An Interesting Year for Ipe
Sometimes you just have to expect the unexpected in the lumber industry. Normally, J. Gibson McIlvain receives several shipments of Ipe over 3-4 months. As we sell and ship out the first arrivals, we make room for the next influx of one of our top-selling species of wood. … [Read more...]
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