Ipe wood....AKA Brazilian walnut
Heres an alternative hardwood that I deal with quite frequently....its spell Ipe....and pronounced as eepay.,, I will post more specs once I dig them up.
Ipe Decking is perfect for exterior residential and commercial applications such as boatdocks, decking, boardwalks, pool decking, foot bridges, and so forth. Ipe wood can be sealed to maintain its natural color and beauty, or allowed to weather to a beautiful silver gray color. Ipe wood is an exotic hardwood that is naturally resistant to rot, decay and insect attack. Ipe Decking offers a 100+ year lifespan without preservatives! Our Ipe decking is responsibly harvested from managed forest to provide a renewable resource. Unlike Composites, Ipe is a natural resource that will bio-degrade vs clog landfills. We ship our Ipe decking products direct to your home or job site.