AMS Landscape Design Studios, Inc. The wood flooring common name is: 'Ipe'. (pronounced EE-pay) from South America.
It is also known as: Brazilian Walnut, Tabebuia Serratifolia, Pau D'Arco, Ipe Tabaco, Yellow Poui, and Bethabara
It is an extremely durable wood product and "is very resistant to attack by decay fungi, mod, and termites. Last 75+ years. U.S. FOREST PRODUCTS LABORATORY - Class ( Very Durable - 25 years ) This is the highest rating available from the forest laboratory" - info from advantage lumber
i live in florida and would love to build this im my yard - Are there plans availabe for the covered sitting area for the Himmelman progect. This is exactly what i am looking for »
It is also known as: Brazilian Walnut, Tabebuia Serratifolia, Pau D'Arco, Ipe Tabaco, Yellow Poui, and Bethabara
It is an extremely durable wood product and "is very resistant to attack by decay fungi, mod, and termites. Last 75+ years. U.S. FOREST PRODUCTS LABORATORY - Class ( Very Durable - 25 years ) This is the highest rating available from the forest laboratory" - info from advantage lumber
Here is a great source for additional information for Ipe wood: http://www.advantagelumber.com/ipedecking.htm
Hope this helps!
Drew Sivgals
AMS Landscape Design Studios, Inc.