Ipe decking boards

Ipe Decking and Lumber (Brazilian Walnut)

Ipe decking has a rich brown appearance for outdoor living spaces. Plan your coverage, compare profiles and pricing, then arrange pickup or delivery from Black Mountain.

Ipe decking shown in an outdoor application.

Buying facts

Ipe decking brings a rich brown appearance to outdoor living spaces. Browse available profiles, plan your deck by square footage, compare board-price ranges, then arrange pickup in Black Mountain or request delivery.

  • Use the planner to estimate coverage, then compare the available board-price ranges for the profile and size you want.
  • Square footage plans deck coverage. Ipe boards are priced and sold by linear foot; exact lengths determine the board count.
  • Pickup is available at the Black Mountain, NC lumber yard. Regional delivery can be priced with the order or quote.
  • This page helps with material planning. Your installer should confirm the fastening, spacing, drainage, finish, and site-specific details.

Grades and appearance

Ipe product listings include Premium & Btr grades. The grade depends on the selected product and dimensions. Include the grade from your plans or the product you want to match. We will confirm the grade, dimensions, and availability with your quote.

Exact-length project planner

Plan your hardwood deck

Choose a species, board, installation method, and length mix. Priced combinations show a project total before checkout. Availability is confirmed before purchase.

This planner is for deck boards. Need posts, fascia, T&G, or another size? Shop current sizes and millings.

Product
Wood: Ipe

Species pages for planning context: Ipe, Cumaru, Garapa.

Board size: 1×6
More board sizes

1×6 is the most popular deck board.

Board Profile / How it installs: S4S Square Edge

Hidden clips between boards, or face screws / Pro Plug for S4S.

Project
Deck size

Enter length and width, then choose which direction the boards run.

Board direction

The preview rotates the boards so you can confirm the direction visually.

Board lengths

The recommended mix balances board counts across eligible 8–20 ft lengths, capped at the next even length above a known board run. One length throughout is available for known runs up to 20 ft. Your installer confirms cuts, joints, and layout.

Pickup or delivery

Pickup does not need a ZIP. Enter a five-digit ZIP only when you want a delivery estimate.

Installed coverage uses the selected board’s approved face width plus a fixed 3/16-inch gap. Waste is a selected planning allowance, not a required percentage.

Your deck previewIllustrative appearance and board direction; not a cutting or joint layout
Ipe deck preview A top-down diagram that updates with the selected species texture, dimensions, and board direction. Joint drawings below are illustrations, not mill drawings. 20 ft 15 ft Ipe · boards run with deck length S4S square-edge board end illustration End view of square-edge deck boards with a drainage gap. Joint illustration, not a species sample or mill drawing.

S4S square edge · face screws or Pro Plug

Joint/profile illustration. Not a species sample, mill drawing, or project photo.

Current Ipe prices

Prices are per linear foot for eligible 8–20 ft boards. Open a product to see exact prices by length.

Decking sizes are listed first, followed by other sizes and millings.

31 products

Prices are pre-tax and vary by exact length. Unpriced combinations can be included in a quote request. Our team confirms availability and timing.

Choose a decking profile

Use the installed face, not only the nominal size, when you plan coverage. Fastening, spacing, and finishing depend on the selected profile and current product instructions.

Pre-Grooved board end illustration End view of pre-grooved deck boards with clip slots in the long edges. Joint illustration, not a species sample or mill drawing.
Pre-Grooved Hidden clips sit in slots milled into both long edges. Typical for a fastener-free walking surface.
S4S square-edge board end illustration End view of square-edge deck boards with a drainage gap. Joint illustration, not a species sample or mill drawing.
S4S square edge Square edges with a drainage gap. Face-screwed, or plugged with a Pro Plug system.

End-view joint illustrations. Not species samples, mill drawings, or project photos.

Nominal Milling Planning face Typical use
1x6S4S / Pre-Grooved5.5 in S4S / 5.0 in pre-groovedOpen-air decking
1x6Tongue & Groove5.0 inCovered porches and ceilings, not exposed decks
1x4S4S3.0 in planning faceDecking and trim
5/4x6Pre-Grooved / S4S5.0 in pre-grooved / 5.5 in S4SHeavier deck boards

Tongue-and-groove Ipe is intended for covered applications rather than exposed decks. The planner focuses on Pre-Grooved and S4S combinations.

Appearance, weathering, finishing, and maintenance

S4S Ipe boards showing grain

Ipe boards showing the color and grain of the material.

Fresh Ipe often ranges from olive-brown to chocolate-brown with tight grain. Unfinished boards commonly weather toward silver-gray. Color can vary within a bundle, so mixing boards during installation usually creates a more balanced look. A UV-blocking oil can help preserve warmer tones.

Acclimation, fastening, spacing, and end-sealing depend on the board, fastener system, and site. Have your installer follow the selected product’s instructions.

Installation and hardware

Dense tropical decking usually needs pre-drilling and corrosion-resistant fasteners. Hardware is sold separately from the lumber.

  • Pre-Grooved boards are typically installed with hidden clips matched to the groove.
  • S4S square-edge boards are typically face-screwed, with an optional plug system.
  • Fastener coverage depends on the board layout and the selected package, so confirm the manufacturer’s count before ordering.
  • End-grain sealer is commonly applied to field cuts; your installer should confirm the product and method.

Need help matching hardware to a profile? Call (828) 654-9224 or request Ipe pricing.

Ipe deck boards with face-screw pattern

Ipe decking shown with a face-screw installation pattern.

Pickup and delivery

Pickup is at 104 Eastside Dr, Unit 501, Black Mountain, NC. Delivery, when offered, is priced separately and confirmed after the material mix is set. The customer is responsible for a safe unloading location and access suitable for long boards. Report visible shipping damage promptly and keep photos while the claim is reviewed.

Ipe FAQ

How do I plan an Ipe deck?

Use the Ipe deck planner to choose a profile and board size, then enter dimensions or square footage. The planner estimates coverage and a board-length mix; the preview is illustrative. Ipe is sold by linear foot. Pickup is available in Black Mountain, and delivery can be priced with the quote.

Is every listed Ipe size available right now?

Not necessarily. Product pages show the options we can offer, while exact lengths and availability are confirmed when you request pricing or place the order.

What Ipe profiles can I plan on this page?

The planner covers Pre-Grooved and S4S square-edge boards in selected 1x4, 1x6, 5/4x4, and 5/4x6 combinations. Tongue-and-groove and other millings can be requested for covered applications. Hardware is priced separately.

Can I pick up Ipe in Black Mountain?

Yes. Pickup is available at the Black Mountain yard. For delivery, include the job ZIP, timing, access, and unloading details so those costs and arrangements can be reviewed with the order.