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Re: The residential decking industry touts Ipe for it's lack of splintering.
In Response To: The residential decking industry touts Ipe for it's lack of splintering. ()
I've used a good bit of Ipe. Made handrails, seat bases, winch bases etc. Never had any problem gluing, or with splintering other than while working occasionally
ALL the docks in my marina are decked with it. the oldest going on 5-6 years now, exposed to the Texas sun. Only problem I've seen is during summer, you BEST not jump onto it bare footed, cause it gets HOT when left bare.
Do wear a dust mask when sawing- the dust is very fine
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- Photo Day, what do northern boaters do in the winter?
- number one is done, ready to go back on the dock box
- Ipe lumber is heavy as lead, just as dense(it seems), is as rot resistant as teak
- Re: Ipe lumber is heavy as lead, just as dense(it seems), is as rot resistant as teak
- The residential decking industry touts Ipe for it's lack of splintering.
- It IS splintery when working. But after sanding it's smooth and nice, break the edges a bit.
- Re: The residential decking industry touts Ipe for it's lack of splintering.
- Re: The residential decking industry touts Ipe for it's lack of splintering.
- The residential decking industry touts Ipe for it's lack of splintering.
- Wait, where are the strain guages and the like...
- Re: Ipe lumber is heavy as lead, just as dense(it seems), is as rot resistant as teak
- number one is done, ready to go back on the dock box
