Our sister company ETT Fine Woods did a great write up comparing African Mahogany vs Sapele vs Utile Lumber. It does a good job of breaking down the difference in the three materials. It covers quality, color, grain, weight, drying, workability, durability, and usage....
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...
What is Cumaru Wood? Cumaru, also known as Brazilian Teak or Golden Teak, is a naturally durable Brazilian timber with a density similar to Ipe. Its consistent golden brown color and moderate cost make it an attractive alternate to more expensive hardwoods such as...
It can be confusing for someone who is not familiar with buying wood lumber as to what the difference is between decking and lumber. For example, we offer both Ipe Lumber and Ipe Decking. They are similar but are meant for different final products and have different...
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 will be part 1 of 4 on Ipe Deck Questions. These are the questions that our salesman, George Guy, said are...
