Ipe Wood

Ipe Heartwood, also known as Brazilian Walnut or just Ipe wood, is a strong and beautiful exotic hardwood. Found throughout tropical Central and South America, this wood can be found in all kinds of environments, including riverbanks, marshes, and ridge tops. The Ipe tree can grow up to 140 feet tall, with a trunk diameter of up to six feet, making it one of the tallest trees in the Amazon.

The wood itself ranges in color from olive to black in color, sometimes with a light or dark striping pattern. The wood contains no harmful chemicals and can be used near water without worry of contamination. The wood finishes and sands cleanly and is known for its keen capability to weather well over the years, both indoors and out.

Ipe is also famous for supreme outdoor durability and top-rated resistance to fire, insects (including termites), decay, and fungi. It has earned the lumber industry's highest life expectancy rating as well, ranked in the 25+ year category. It has actually been known to last longer, but the highest industry ranking only goes up to 25 years! Great for lumber, flooring, and decking, Ipe wood is a superb choice for outdoor projects of any kind.

At InternetLumber.com, you'll find Ipe wood in a variety of forms, cut for flooring, decking, and general lumber use. You will also find a large selection of Ipe wood accessories for decks and outdoor projects. For telephone assistance, call anytime between 9AM and 6PM, Monday through Friday, at 1-877-769-5747. Or, you can email InternetLumber.com at sales@internetlumber.com.