Designer Ipe Decking

The desire for reduced maintenance in wood decking has become a growing focus over the last 15 years. If you are looking for the overall best performing wood for your deck, give strong consideration to Designer Ipe decking. Ipe, a relatively new option in the decking market, has seen steady growth in popularity due to its incredible durability and beauty. Its resistance to insect infestation and decay is superior to almost every wood available. Combined with the rich olive-brown native color, it’s no wonder why the market considers it to be the favored choice. Our Designer Ipe decking takes these inherent top performing qualities of the specie and raises the bar to the next level by milling it into our micro crown radius edge pattern with a fully sanded face. To maintain your Designer Ipe decking, you have the option of not applying a stain and watch it transform into a soft silver gray color, or hold the rich olive-brown color with Messmer’s U.V. Plus for Hardwoods finish, applied by our in-house prefinish department or by you. Call one of our friendly sales specialists today to answer any questions you may have about our ever popular Designer Ipe decking.

Superior durability. 45 to 55 year average life expectancy

Extremely dense. Shows less wear

Extremely strong. Exceptionally solid, no bounce

Very dimensionally stable. Miters stay tighter, less movement

Deep olive-brown color. One of the most beautiful woods available

Lowest maintenance. One of the few wood choices that do not require a finish

Pattern Name/Number	Product Image	Ipe	Nominal Thickness	Nominal Width
Click on below for product data sheet	(click to enlarge)	Premium Grade	Nominal Thickness	2″	4″	6″	8″	10″	12″
1×4,6,8,10 Designer Ipe DE010		X	1″		X	X	X	X
5/4×4,6,8,12 Designer Ipe DE001		X	5/4″		X	X	X		X
5/4×4,6 Designer Grooved Ipe DG001		X	5/4″			X
5/4×4,6 Designer Ipe T&G DT001		X	5/4″		X	X
2×2,4,6,8,10,12 Designer Ipe DE007		X	2″	X	X	X	X	X	X
4×4,6 Designer Ipe DE008		X	4″		X	X
6×6 Designer Ipe DE009		X	6″			X

Grades

Clear

90% of boards have no knots, 10% of boards can have a small knot 1/4” diameter or less for every 8’.
Flat grain orientation.
Occasional end split limited to 6” in length.
Wane limited to 1/8” x 15% of length on back face for 1” thickness, 1/4” x 15% of length on back face for 5/4″ & 2″ thicknesses.
Back face can have some skip dressing/torn grain or voids.
Natural wood characteristics allowed (burled grain and color variation)
Will contain both heart and sap colors, no blue sap stain.
Great choice when looking for a high quality appearance.

Finishing and Maintenance Recommendations

Product	Preparation Required	Recommended Finish	Application	Average Length of Maintenance Cycle	Required Maintenance Steps
Designer Ipe	None, it comes dried and sanded ready for prefinishing	Messmer’s U.V. Plus for Hardwoods Finish	1 coat on all sides and ends	1 to 3 years depending on traffic and exposure to the sun	Prior to refinishing, mix cleaning solution of 2 oz. TSP, 1 quart bleach, 3 quarts of water. Using a pump garden sprayer, spray solution on a wetted deck, let sit 15 minutes, and the power wash. Allow to dry 2 days, then apply one coat Messmer’s U.V. Plus for Hardwoods Finish
Designer Ipe	None, it comes dried and sanded	With Designer Ipe you have the option to not apply a finish and allow it to weather to a soft silver gray	N/A	Annually	Mix cleaning solution of 2 oz. TSP, 1 quart bleach, 3 quarts of water. Using a pump garden sprayer, spray solution on a wetted deck, let sit 15 minutes, and then power wash.