What is Ipe Wood?

What is Ipe Wood?

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...
Ipe Wood and Metal Pipe Table: How To Video

Ipe Wood and Metal Pipe Table: How To Video

A very interesting build video we found while searching Youtube. It shows the process for building a Ipe Wood and Metal Pipe table. The table was really nice and modern looking when it was finished. This shows that when you think of Ipe, you can also think of...
Ipe vs Composite : Which is better for decking?

Ipe vs Composite : Which is better for decking?

Ipe vs Composite decking: Which is a better for decking? It often comes up when designing and building a high end deck –  what is the best type of material to use? Ipe vs Composite decking, which is the best wood choice? While we are obviously...
Redmond, Washington Ipe Interior Flooring

Redmond, Washington Ipe Interior Flooring

Architect Arellano Christofides, used natural Ipe flooring supplied by ETT Fine Woods, 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...