One of the most durable wood species in the world.
Also available with FSC or other sustainability certifications.
Yacht decking: Ipé is popular for use on yacht decks due to its slip resistance and resistance to salt water.
Planed cladding boards and decking boards available from stock.
Shorter lengths (up to 1850 mm) are more affordable than longer lengths.
A relatively expensive wood species.
Often available in shorter lengths.
Often available in narrower widths.
Ipé wood – Brazilian Walnut
Ipé has a rich olive-brown to dark brown color with beautiful grain patterns. It is also known as Brazilian Walnut. When left untreated, Ipé wood gradually ages to a glossy silver-gray tone.
Ipé in short
🌍 South America (Brazil)
🏠 Interior and exterior use
🛒 Facade, ceiling, roof, decking, terrace, fencing, gates, canopy, yacht decks, and garden wood
🎨 Olive-brown to dark brown → silver-gray when weathered
🔥 Class B/D
💰 From €120 to €160 per m² excl. VAT (short lengths approx. 30% cheaper)
➕ Extremely strong
➕ Durability class 1
➕ Stable
➕ Weather-resistant
➖ More expensive
➖ More strictly regulated (CITES)
Ipé products
The characteristics of Ipé wood
Durability class 1
One of the strongest and most resilient untreated hardwood species in the world.
Naturally resistant to moisture, termites, and wood-boring insects.
Suitable for a wide range of climates and applications.
High-end aesthetics
Ipé wood has a rich dark brown color with an elegant grain, giving it a luxurious and refined appearance.
Over time, untreated wood weathers to a stylish silver-gray tone.
Highly suitable for the Dutch climate.
Dimensions
Planed and available from stock: 19 and 21 mm thick, 80, 90, 120 and 140 mm wide
Thicknesses: from 19 mm to 155 mm
Lengths: up to 6700 mm
Widths: from 80 mm to 310 mm
Advantages and disadvantages
Treatment
Can be used untreated. It weathers to a beautiful silver-gray color.
Various treatments are available to preserve the dark brown color, such as exterior oil, which maintains the wood’s natural appearance. The grain remains visible, and it is easy to apply. The wood can also be treated with a stain.
Impregnation: An alternative method to prevent the wood from graying is pressure impregnation.
Regular cleaning and re-oiling extend the aesthetic lifespan.
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