What is the Best Wood for Decking: IPE or Cedar?

  • Thread starter Thread starter jakejack
  • Start date Start date
Click For Summary

Discussion Overview

The discussion centers around the comparison of IPE and Cedar as materials for decking. Participants explore the properties, durability, and suitability of each wood type for outdoor use.

Discussion Character

  • Debate/contested
  • Technical explanation

Main Points Raised

  • One participant introduces IPE as a durable hardwood, highlighting its density and performance in harsh outdoor environments.
  • Another participant expresses surprise at the direction of the discussion, suggesting it might have focused on calculating board footage instead.
  • There are mentions of advertising products related to decking, which some participants challenge as inappropriate for the forum.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants do not reach a consensus on which wood is better for decking, and the discussion includes competing views and advertisements without a clear resolution.

Contextual Notes

The discussion includes promotional content that may influence perceptions of the materials, but the technical merits of IPE versus Cedar remain largely unexamined in detail.

Who May Find This Useful

Individuals interested in decking materials, builders, and homeowners considering outdoor construction options may find this discussion relevant.

jakejack
Hi, I saw this advertisement about IPE and I do not know what is better for decking. any help?

--------------------------------------------------------------------------
We here at Wholesale Lumber Solutions http://www.capitaldecking.com would like to offer you a product that may be a perfect match for your deck, dock and lumber needs

The product I am speaking of is called IPE. A trade name for a durable hardwood produced by large hardwood trees. This product is also referred to as Ironwood because it is a very heavy dense hardwood.

The IPE product is quickly becoming the number one hardwood choice of builders across the nation, because of its surprising durability and performance in the harshest outdoor environments. Nearly as heavy and hard as Iron


http://www.capitaldecking.com/ipe.html

http://www.capitaldecking.com/cedar.html

http://www.capitaldecking.com/redwood.html

http://www.capitaldecking.com/products.html

http://www.capitaldecking.com/fortress/index.html

http://www.capitaldecking.com/trex/

http://www.capitaldecking.com/choice/

http://www.capitaldecking.com/weather/
 
Last edited by a moderator:
Physics news on Phys.org
I KNOW NOW!

You! Real-estate Developer ? [/size]

<smiling>
 
I thought this thread would have been about calculating board footage. But, as long we pushing wares; might I recommend some furniture for that patio? :redface:

http://www.newriverenterprises.com/patio.html

:approve:
 
Last edited by a moderator:
jakejack, you're not supposed to use the forum for posting advertising.
 
If a woodchuck could chuck wood...