window.document.getElementById(’post-37′).parentNode.className += ‘ adhesive_post’;There are many hardwoods that are traditionally used for robust furniture crafting especially for outdoor purposes where the elements can be merciless on them. They include varieties of Oakwood, Teak, Cedar, Redwood, Mahogany and other exotic woods like Narra. But some of these have fallen under the protected on endangered species list and their logging controlled, restricted or banned.
But there0s one that tops them all as far as hardness, strength and durability is concerned. That0s Ipe. Pronounced eepay, the Ipe is a tropical hardwood tree that grows abundantly all over Central and South America. Ipe is also known as Ironwood, quite an apt alternative name for wood said to be one of the hardest, if not the hardest on earth. It is also known in the vernacular as Pau Lope or Lapacho, and Brazilian Walnut. Ipe generally falls under the Tabebuia genus. Its wood is treasured for its strength, durability and resilience against decay, insect infestation and wet conditions. These traits have endeared Ipe as among the top choices for commercial and residential roofing, decking and other construction requirements. The famous Atlantic City boardwalk has wood made from […]

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