Should I Buy Brazilian Ipe Wood Fencing?
Along with western red cedar and redwood, Brazilian ipe wood is showing up more and more often as the material of choice for wooden fences and gates. Read more to find out why ipe fencing is so special. Ipe (pronounced EE-pay) is a hardwood tree that grows in the rain forests of South America. Amazingly durable and strong, it has built-in resistance to insects, decay, and weather. Not only that, but it’s almost completely fire resistant. Builders have been using ipe lumber in growing numbers, with high customer satisfaction in both residential and commercial projects. High-profile ipe wood projects include boardwalks in Duluth, Minnesota and Atlantic City, New Jersey. Other applications include porch railings, indoor and outdoor rustic furniture, playground equipment, marine applications, fences, and wooden gates. Ipe’s natural color is dark brown, similar to mahogany or teak. Untreated, it fades in the sun to a silvery gray. Most dealers recommend not using sealant on ipe wood. The ma
