| Teak and Ipe decking are two of the most famous | | | | believe me? The numbers prove it. |
| hardwoods around. You can find experts who prefer | | | | With a Janka hardness rating of 3680, compared to a |
| one over the other, however, when you put them | | | | little over 1100, Ipe is three times harder than teak |
| head to head, itâs no contest; Ipe decking | | | | decking. This advantage means that an Ipe wood |
| both outlasts and outperforms teak. While the colors | | | | deck can handle a lot more traffic and abuse. It also |
| are different; Ipe is dark brown with some golden | | | | means that it will look good doing it, too. This kind of |
| flecks and olive brown hues, whereas teak is usually | | | | density also aids in the natural advantages that Ipe |
| more brown, the durability, eco-friendliness, and cost | | | | has over teak. For instance, because of this density, |
| prove that Ipe is superior to teak. Donât | | | | Ipe can withstand even the most brutal of climates. |