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IPE / BRAZILIAN WALNUT DECKING
IPE/BRAZILIAN WALNUT
Scientific Name: Tabebuia spp.
Description:
Ipe is dark brownish, olive to dark olive,
generally uniform with occasional contrasting yellowish and dark brown
striping. The grain is essentially straight, but also interlocking. It
has fine to medium texture, luster moderate or lacking depending on the
region it grows.
Properties:
It is a extremely hard, dense and very
heavy wood so it is advisable to pre drill before nailing and screwing
into it. Its strength can be attributed to the natural oils and highly
concentrated density levels contained in the wood fibers. It is also
very durable and stable once dry. Ipe is highly resistant against fungi
and termites. Because of that Ipe is highly recommended as a first
choice for exterior use as a decking. Ipe wood deck does not lose its
durable properties and resists wearing off and can simply stand up to
the elements for the decades to come. Due to its hardness and stability
Ipe is an excellent choice for wood flooring.
Characteristics:
• Insect resistant
• Cool tempersture - it doesn't absorb heat
• Repels wood rot & decay
• Does not wear off under heavy use
• Resists mold & fungus
• Outlasts composite materials
• Resists scratches & slivers
• It has increased slip resistance
Janka Hardness: 3680
Vey hard with basic density is 0.87g/cm3
and Janka Hardness Scale of 3680lbf.
Workability: Hard Wood. The
wood is difficult to work and resulting surfaces, especially in
planning, are fair to poor due to the coarse texture and frequent grain
irregularity. The wood turns well and takes a good finish if filler i
Uses
Ipe is extensively used in construction
work, especially for maritime purposes. Is highly valued by homeowners
for its strength and appearance and installed as a flooring or decking.
| Item |
Green |
Dry |
English |
| Bending
Strength |
20,137 |
25,854 |
psi |
| Density |
|
59 |
lbs/ft3 |
| Hardness |
|
3,680 |
lbs |
| Max Crushing
Strength |
9,920 |
13,203 |
psi |
| Shearing
Strength |
|
2,396 |
psi |
| Stiffness |
2,708 |
3,028 |
1000psi |
| Toughness |
|
1360 |
inch-lbs |
| Work to Max
Load |
21 |
21 |
inch-lbs/in3 |
| Weight |
58 |
52 |
lbs/ft3 |
| Radial
Shrinkage |
5 |
|
% |
| Tangential
Shrinkage |
7 |
|
% |
| Volumetric
Shrinkage |
13 |
|
% |
|
