What is Ipe Wood? Ipe (spelled ipe and pronounced “ee-pay”), also called Brazilian walnut, is a beautiful exotic wood from South America. Ipe wood structures are hard, strong, and naturally resistant to rot, abrasion, weather, and insects. It is almost twice as dense as most woods and up to five times harder. It is medium…
Ipe vs Cedar deck: Which is a better wood for decking? It often comes up when designing and building a high end deck – what is the best type of wood to use? Ipe vs Cedar, which is the best wood choice? While we are obviously huge fans of Ipe Decking, we wanted to provide all…
Ipe Wood Deck Design This video provides a detailed explanation of how to design a flush mounted Ipe deck. It provides a very clean and beautiful addition to the home shown. We can help you with the installation hardware, Ipe wood, and any other supplies related to this type of installation. This installation shown requires…
Architect Arellano Christofides, used natural Ipe flooring supplied by East Teak Fine Hardwoods, Inc. for this newly constructed home in Redmond, WA. The flooring was designed to showcase the varying wood tones and varying color differences seen throughout the Ipe wood species.
Located in Redmond, WA this dock was recently resurfaced with Ipe decking provided by East Teak Fine Hardwoods, Inc. The weather resistant Ipe decking will provide a long lasting and durable surface for the homeowner.
This newly constructed ultra-contemporary home, designed by architect Arellano Christofides in Seattle, WA, used Ipe siding supplied by East Teak Fine Hardwoods, Inc. The weather resistant siding adds to the home's unique design.
Architect William J Chester from Bainbridge Island, WA. re-designed this exquisite teak boathouse for a major renovation on the beach of Bainbridge Island. All Teak was purchased through Edensaw Woods, Inc. in Port Townsend, WA; which was directly imported by East Teak Fine Hardwoods, Inc.
Located a short distance inland from Carmel by the Sea, this magnificent California estate features teak doors, ceilings, windows, cabinets and mouldings provided by East Teak Fine Hardwoods, Inc. Architect Peter Pennoyer out of New York designed the estate, in partnership with The Skomsvold Group in Fresno, CA, and The Weisman Group Interior Design Inc.…
This private residence makes use of teak throughout the house, from stairways, flooring, ceiling rafters and paneling to outside decking and archways.
This stunning Alabama deck overlooking the Tennessee River was constructed by Brian Snider of Deckbuilders (www.nicedeck.com) in Northern Alabama. The deck, featured on the cover of Deck World Magazine (October/November 2007), was built using Garapa hardwood decking supplied by East Teak Fine Hardwoods, Inc. In addition, Ipe was used to construct the handrails.