This South20 Ipe hardwood-flooring product originates from the rain forest areas of Brazil, Guyana and Suriname. It is common for the Ipe tree to reach 100 ft in height with trunk diameters of 2 to 3 ft. The tree may grow to 140 to 150 in height with trunk diameters 6ft. The wood product is produced by local natives specifically for South20 from the Ipe tree that is native to these areas. South20 receives the material to the US in the form of raw cut lumber where it is placed in storage for air drying and kiln drying process. South20 will mill the lumber to specified dimensions to produce hardwood flooring and decking products.

Use:

Ipe Wood Flooring is recommended for wide use in outdoor decking and floor coverings of residential homes or historic dwellings with heavy human traffic. Those who prefer hardwood floors in lieu of the conventional ceramic or carpet covering should utilize this hardwood product. The South20 Ipe hardwood products offer one of the most durable woods on the market that will resist any sign of use and provide long lasting beauty. With the use of this product the covering becomes a permanent protection for the home or historic dwelling.

General Characteristics:

The Ipe Wood product's Heartwood is light to dark olive brown open with lighter or darker streaks. Sapwood is clearly distinct, yellowish to light beige around 2-9cm. The texture is fine to medium; luster low to medium; grain straight to very irregular & rather oily looking.

Weight:

Basic specific gravity (oven dry weight/green volume) 0.85 to 0.97; air-dry density 66 to 75 pcf Mechanical Properties (First and third sets of data based on the 2 inch standard, the second on the 1 inch standard) Moisture content Bending strength Modulus of elasticity Maximum crushing strength

Janka side hardness is 3,060 lb for green material and 3,680 lb at 12% moisture content.

The Janka Hardness scale is a comparison chart to other woods.