Technical Wood Properties for Ipe Hardwood
Technical information about Ipe, Brazilian Walnut from TrailerDecking.com
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- Scientific Name, Other Names: Tabebuia spp, Lapacho, Brazilian Ebony, Brazilian Walnut, Ironwood, Irontree, Tajibo, Guayacan, Lapacho, Arcwood
- Description: Ipe is the most popular residential hardwood decking material because it is simply the best. Very durable, very hard and very stable, Ipe is a deep brown color. Ipe is also know as Brazilian Walnut and is one of the most sought after woods throughout the world.
- Janka Hardness: 3,840 pounds
- Strength (MOR): 25,400 psi
- Stiffness (MOE): 3,140 1000 psi
- Density (KG/m3): 1,025
- Tangential Shrinkage: 8.0%
- Radial Shrinkage: 6.6%
- About: Ipe is available in boards for S4S and T&G applications. We stock sizes 1x4, 1x6, 5/4x4, 5/4x6, 2x2 thru 2x12, 4x6 thru 4x12 and 6x6. Also available in rough custom sizes.
- Family: Bignoniaceae
- Tree Characteristics: The Ipe Tree can grow to 140 to 150 feet heigh while the diameter of its trunk can measure up to 6 feet. The average height and diameter for the Ipe tree is 100 feet and 2 to 3 feet, respectively.
- Geographic Area: Ipe can be found in some of the Lesser Antilles and throughout continental tropical America. The tree can typically be found in marsh forests or ridge tops and riverbanks.
- Color: Ipe heartwood contains shades of black and greenish-brown with some striping. The sapwood can be white or yellow toned.
- Photosensitivity: Ipe's coloration is not greatly affected by light exposure.
- Luster: Low to medium
- Grain: Straight to very irregular
- Texture: Fine to medium
- Drying Characteristics: Air dries rapidly, exhibiting only minor warping and checking.
- Working Characteristics: Ipe is rated as moderately difficult to work with, as it blunts cutting edges. It finishes smoothly with the exception of roey portions in the wood.
- Durability Rating: Highly resistant to fungus and termites.
- Applications: Railroad crossties, heavy construction, decorative veneers, tool handles, turnery, industrial flooring, flooring, decking, furniture
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