Ipe

For a truly stunning and long-lasting outdoor project, Ipé (pronounced ee-pay) is the way to go.  It can also be brought inside to be used as hardwood flooring. Grown in Brazil, its heartwood ranges from olive brown to blackish with lighter or darker striping. It’s extremely resistant to attack by decay fungus and insects, and is very durable, commonly seen with a lifespan of 30-75 years. Ipé is low-maintenance, requiring little more than an annual application of a UV protectorate, or if desired, skip the application and enjoy the beautiful natural silver patina that will result.

All dimensions come Air Dried
Kiln Dried available for special order

Availability 

  • Select & Better
  • Mixed Grain
  • 4/4, 5/4 Thicknesses
Dimensions Lengths
1×4 (3/4″ x 3-1/2″ actual) 4′ – 20′
1×6 (3/4″ x 5-1/2″ actual) 4′ – 20′
1×8 (3/4″ x 7-1/4″ actual) 8′ – 20′
5/4×4 (1″ x 3-1/2″ actual) 4′ – 20′
5/4×6 (1″ x 5-1/2″ actual) 4′ – 20′
5/4×8 (1″ x 7-1/4″ actual) 8′ – 20′
5/4×12 (1″ x 11-1/4″ actual) 8′ – 20′
2×2 (1-1/2″ x 1-1/2″ actual) 36″
2×4 (1-1/2″ x 3-1/2″ actual) 8′ – 20′
2×6 (1-1/2″ x 5-1/2″ actual) 8′ – 20′
2×8 (1-1/2″ x 7-1/4″ actual) 8′ – 20′
2×10 (1-1/2 x 9-1/4 actual) 8′ – 20
2×12 (1-1/2″ x 11-1/4″ actual) 8′ – 20′
3×4 (2-1/2″ x 3-1/2″ actual) 8′ – 20′
3×6 (2-1/2″ x 5-1/2″ actual) 8′ – 20′
3×8 (2-1/2″ x 7-1/4″ actual) 8′ – 20′
4×4 (3-1/2″ x 3-1/2″ actual) 8′ – 20′
4×6 (4-1/2″ x 5-1/2″ actual) 8′ – 20′
4×8 (3-1/2″ x 7-1/2″ actual) 8′ – 20′
4×12 (3-1/2″ x 11-1/2″ actual) 8′ – 20′
6×6 (5-1/2″ x 5-1/2″ actual) 8′ – 20′

 

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Resources

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Marietta “Ipe House”

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Sales Team

Jimmy Cowart Outdoor Living Sales

Jimmy

Outdoor Living Sales

Phone: (251) 330-7702

Jimmy Cowart is a US Navy veteran, great-grandfather and ordained minister.  He enjoys woodworking, cooking, and creative projects. He’s involved in Santa outreach and Road Riders for Jesus motorcycle ministries.

Jess Fulcher Millwork Sales

Jess is originally from Dallas, Texas and has been working in the lumber industry for 41 years. Throughout his career, Jess has lived in Bolivia and spent much time traveling throughout South America.

Roger Kasper Outdoor Living Sales

Roger

Outdoor Living Sales

Phone: (251) 330-7712

In his over three decade career in wholesale lumber business, Roger has held many positions from mill operator to truck driver to mill foreman and now sales. Aside from vacationing with his wife and two children, he can also be found hunting or fishing in the great outdoors.