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IPE 6x6x12ft. FSC® Certified Lumber. - $350 (ANN ARBOR)
condition:
new
make / manufacturer:
ipe
model name / number:
ipe tropical hardwood
size / dimensions:
144 1/2" x 5 1/2" x 5 1/2"
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Forest Stewardship Council® Certified Sustainably harvested lumber.
Ipe wood is a tropical hardwood with dark brown to olive hues that features a fine to medium texture and interlocked grain. It’s a type of wood with high-density and hardness that makes it one of the most resilient woods available. It’s ideal for demanding applications that require long-lasting materials.
Durability
Ipe wood has an incredibly high-density level, and because of this, is renowned for its long lifespan and capable of lasting up to 75 years with proper maintenance. This makes it one of the longest-lasting woods available, so it is ideal for projects requiring extended durability.
Superior Strength
With a Janka hardness rating of 3,510 lbf, Ipe wood is not only the densest but also one of the hardest woods on the market. This high level of hardness makes it highly resistant to scratches and heavy wear, making it suitable for high-traffic areas and demanding environments.
Excellent Fire Resistance
Featuring a Class-A fire rating, Ipe wood is comparable to steel and concrete in terms of fire resistance. This safety feature makes it a preferred choice for both residential and commercial projects where fire resistance is a critical concern.
Applications
Ipe wood is the top-tier, premier, choice for exterior applications like Exterior Decking, Benches, Adirondack furniture, Truck and Fishing vessel flooring, fine interior cabinetry and flooring, Archery Bows, Heavy marine dock construction. Although Ipe can be finished with a penetrating oil or other wood finishes the awesome thing about Ipe is that it does not require any surface treatment or routine periodic annual maintenance. Ipe can be left in its natural, un-finished raw state and will weather to a beautiful silver-gray patina.
Common Name: Ipe
Other Common Names: Brazilian Walnut, Amapa, Cortez, Guayacan polvillo, Flor Amarillo, Greenheart, Madera negra, Tahuari, Lapacho negro
Common Trade Names: Pau Lope, Diamond Decking, Ironwood, and many others.
General Characteristics: Dark brown walnut color. Gives a green dust when cut. The texture is fine to medium.
Weight: Basic specific gravity (ovendry weight/green volume) 0.85 to 0.97, air dry density 66 to 75 pounds per cubic foot.
Moisture Content: Air dried to aprox 12% for use on exterior projects.
Bending Strength: 22,560 psi
Max. Crushing strength: 10,350 psi
Janka side hardness: 3,060 lb for green material and 3,680 lb at 12" moisture content.
Forest Products Laboratory toughness average for green and dry material= 404 in.-lb (5/8" specimen.)
Drying and shrinkage (green to ovendry): Radial 6.6%, tangential 8.0%, volumetric 13.2%. Movement after manufacture is rated as small.
Working Poperties: Has a blunting effect on cutters, use of carbide tipped saw blades is necessary. Routs nicely. Must be predrilled for fastening.
Durability: Heartwood is very resistant to attack by decay fungi, mod, and termites. Proven to last 75+ years. U.S. FOREST PRODUCTS LABORATORY - Class ( Very Durable - 25 years ) This is the highest rating available from the forest laboratory.
TERMITE RESISTANCE - U.S. NAVAL RESEARCH LABORATORY - ( 15 years in ground without attack by termites ) Highest Rating.
FIRE RESISTANCE - ASTM-E84 tested to National Fire Protection Code, Up To a Class A, Uniform Building Code, Class 1; Highest Rating.
HARDNESS - ASTM-D143 tested; Approximately seven times harder than Cedar, Ipe stands up to the harshest conditions imaginable.
SLIP RESISTANCE - ASTM-C1028-89 tested; exceeds the Americans with Disabilities Act requirements for Static Coefficient of friction in a wet environment.
STRENGTH - ASTM-D143 tested; Three times stronger than Cedar, Ipe exceeds all existing code requirements for exterior construction.
6 x 6 x 12ft @ $72.52 / LF = $870.24 original price (see receipt image)
Note: Lumber is very heavy. Buyer will need to bring a helper to move and load.
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