Description of the appearance of IPE wood
The characteristics of the IPE tree.
• Reference color: Brown
• Wood grain: Fine
• Thread: Right
• Remarks: This wood has little variation in color. Its brown color remains harmonious, more or less dark, according to the supplies.
Use of IPE We use the exotic wood essence IPE mainly for the exterior landscaping of the home. It is common to find the terrace board, coping, and cladding and even inside parquet, stairs and furniture.
Which fastener should I use for IPE deck boards?
The IPE wood is particularly hard, it is necessary to privilege a fastening screwed either with traditional screws or with the system Hapax Fixing Pro. As with any other gasoline, we do not recommend IPE to clip. We have written the article that explains why. Essence of high density, do not forget to always pre-drill this wood before screwing it, because you could break your screws and not have the desired finish at the start. Depending on the type of screw, it will be better to mill for a better finish.
What tools are needed to implement PEI?
As for all exotic woods of such a density, it is necessary to work with adapted tools. For pre-drilling and the face, you will need a powerful drill-driver. For cutting blades and structural wood we recommend a miter saw or a radial, which is more practical and handy rather than a circular saw, bandsaw or a jigsaw. These are less appropriate for a beautiful finish. For the blade, it is recommended to use a tungsten carbide blade special wood deck or hardwoods, and the more teeth there are, the finer the finish will be. Of course these tools are to be added to the list of the traditional tools of the carpenter that you will need to have to realize your wooden terrace level.
Is it necessary to treat PEI?
Aside from preserving its natural hue, you do not need to treat it. It is naturally rot-proof, so it does not fear fungi, termites and other insects.
How is IPE getting older?
PEI, like all exotic woods will naturally gray out because of external aggression (Ultra-violet and pollution). If you want to keep its natural shade, you will have to apply a saturator. This article on wood terrace maintenance will guide you to good practices to keep it healthy and if you wish with its natural hue.
How should I maintain PEI? The maintenance of IPE is very simple. Either you decide to leave him naturally intoxicated, only a karcher cleaning once a year (low pressure) accompanied by a bridge brush passage will be useful. Either you preserve its natural hue using a saturator to pass once or twice a year. Whatever happens, whether or not you saturate your terrace it is possible to recover its natural shade with a degriser. Find these products in our online shop. Find these products in our online shop.
Where to find and buy PEI?
If you are looking for this essence, you have found the right site. Wood expert, Nature Bois Concept accompanies you in all your outdoor landscaping projects, you will find at our home the IPE at the best price. Geotextile, plots, wedges, special screws for wood decks, joists, lighting fixtures, and cleaning products, make your own estimate for an IPE wood deck according to your needs.
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