A Deck Builder’s Guide to Ipe, Garapa, and other Hardwood Decking

A Deck Builder’s Guide to Ipe, Garapa, and other Hardwood Decking

Why Choose Tropical Hardwood Decking? We think Tropical Hardwood Decking is the best choice for a long-lasting and beautiful deck. Hardwood decking provides a long-lasting alternative to treated softwoods or synthetic materials. Hardwood Decking has natural beauty and...
Can I Skip the Oiling on a New Ipe Deck?

Can I Skip the Oiling on a New Ipe Deck?

Many people want to know: Can I skip the oiling on a new ipe deck project? The answer is yes you can, but your deck will silver over time. If you decide to oil your deck after it has weathered,  you will need to clean and brighten the deck and possible sand it.   If...
Ipe Decking Questions: Installation and ordering ( Part 2 of 3)

Ipe Decking Questions: Installation and ordering ( Part 2 of 3)

We have put together a series called Ipe Questions based on the usual questions we get from customers as they work through their purchase process with us. This is part 2 of 3 on Ipe Deck Questions. Part 1 is here: Ipe Decking Questions – What kind of Ipe decking...
Building an Ipe Deck in Seattle

Building an Ipe Deck in Seattle

Sometimes you Google your own company and find a gem! We found this great Ipe deck build chronicle put together by Lauren and Kyle Zerbey from 2011. It chronicles their own Ipe deck build and all the steps they went through. Here is a little bio about the couple: We...
Custom Ipe Dock on Sullivan’s Island, SC

Custom Ipe Dock on Sullivan’s Island, SC

We wanted to share a Custom Ipe dock, floating dock, custom ceiling built by Blutide Marine Construction, based out of Charleston, SC. This dock is on Sullivan’s Island, South Carolina. It includes stainless steel cable railing systems to for a clean modern look...