Header: IPE Decking, 90mm x 19mm, Random Lengths
IPE decking has often been regarded as the Rolls Royce of deck planking. It is extremely hard and stable and weathers to a beautiful grey. Unfortunately due to the high demand on the product, and limited supply, IPE decking comes at a premium price. We do not normally keep stock of IPE, but will buy in on an order only basis.
IPE Decking |
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Common Name(s): |
Ipe, Brazilian Walnut, Lapacho |
Scientific Name: |
Handroanthus spp. (formerly placed in the Tabebuia genus) |
Distribution: |
Tropical Americas (Central and South America); also farmed commercially |
Tree Size: |
100-130 ft (30-40 m) tall, 2-4 ft (.6-1.2 m) trunk diameter |
Average Dried Weight: |
69 lbs/ft3 (1,100 kg/m3) |
Specific Gravity (Basic, 12% MC): |
.91, 1.10 |
Janka Hardness: |
3,510 lbf (15,620 N) |
Modulus of Rupture: |
25,660 lbf/in2 (177.0 MPa) |
Elastic Modulus: |
3,200,000 lbf/in2 (22.07 GPa) |
Crushing Strength: |
13,600 lbf/in2 (93.8 MPa) |
Shrinkage: Radial: |
5.9%, Tangential: 7.2%, Volumetric: 12.4%, T/R Ratio: 1.2 |