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Could you tell me the depth of the Ipe wood? Is it 7/8, 1", or 5/4?

9 years ago

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PRO
Mark English Architects, AIA
9 years ago
Hi, it's net 3/4" material, though I would recommend the 1-1/4" material.
lisaafleisher thanked Mark English Architects, AIA
lisaafleisher
Original Author
9 years ago
Thank you, trying to decide on my own deck that I am building in the Lake Tahoe area. Your deck inspired me to go with Ipe over a PVC deck.
PRO
Select Hardwood Floor Co.
9 years ago
Good advice from Mark English...
Although I've not used Ipe for decking, we've worked extensively with it as flooring, and it's a VERY temperamental specie, and due to the varying conditions in the Tahoe region... heftier will be better as far as stability over the long haul.
lisaafleisher thanked Select Hardwood Floor Co.
PRO
AdvantageLumber.com
9 years ago
Hi lisaafleshier,

For the region you are building it in, it's best if you go with thicker product. Like Mark and Select Hardwood Floor stated, the heftier the better. But, naturally as thickness goes up so does price. The 5/4" material (net finished 1") will work great in your area and it spans 24" on center from joist to joist. Thicker 2" material (net finished 1-1/2") will be far more expensive.

We're glad you chose Ipe over PVC, and hope this bit of information helps you in your construction lisaafleisher.
PRO
Select Hardwood Floor Co.
9 years ago
Not only does the price go up... so does the weight.
Yikes that stuff is HEAVY!

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