Ipe Floors
Ipe is ideal for flooring because of its incredible hardness and durability. It is renowned as the hardest hardwood on the market and is also called ironwood. The Ipe tree originates in Brazil as well as in other tropical regions of America. It is also naturally deters insects, decay, and molds. Ipe is naturally fire resistant and contains no added harmful chemicals. Ipe wood is given the same fire rating as concrete and steel!
Apart from its use in flooring, it is principally used where high shock resistance levels are needed like railroad crossties, heavy construction, tool handles, and decorative veneers.
SPECS:
Appearance: it is olive-brown in color and ages to a light silver grey color.
Grain: ranges from straight to very irregular.
Characteristics: a strong, tough, resilient wood.
Janka Hardness: 3684
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Ipe is pronounced (EE-pay)
