Cost of IPE Wood Decking
The cost of IPE wood decking cannot be directly compared
to the cost of pressure treated lumber or even knotty cedar.
It would be like matching Heinz Ketchup with no name canned
tomatoes!
The latter two woods can usually be purchased in the under
$2.00 per board foot range and often much cheaper depending
on where you live.
Clear grade western red cedar is typically closer to $4.00
per board foot and compared to the cost of IPE wood decking
is in a more similar price range.
Typically, ipe decking price is in the $5-7 per board foot
range. But that of course can vary drastically with geographical
location and volume purchasing.
Consider thought this wood's life expectancy. Ipe decking
material will be installed once. You will not be replacing
boards as is common with softer woods that crack etc. over
time.
Often you can down size your lumber from 1 1/2" thick
decking material to 3/4" thick ipe planks to achieve
the same structural integrity. This reduces the overall
cost of ipe wood decking significantly.
And then there is the beauty. No other wood will leave
you with the richness of ipe... it will look like a fine
piece of expensive woodworking.
Standard sized lumber available
| Thickness |
3/4"
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1"
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1 1/2"
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3 1/2"
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Width: 1 1/2"
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Yes
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3 1/2"
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Yes
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Yes
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Yes
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Yes
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5 1/2"
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Yes
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Yes
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Yes
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7 1/2"
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Yes
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9 1/4"
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Yes
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11 1/4"
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Yes
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| Full 1" material
is typically rounded on all 4 edges for decking surfaces,
sometimes on the 3/4" thickness. |
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