Quality conscious homeowners and builders have been using Ipe for years (pronounced EE-pay). It is now widely regarded as one of the best alternatives to treated wood and composite decking materials. Nearly blemish free, Ipe is strong enough to use 1″ boards in place of 5/4″ or 2″ boards. Ipe is the finest quality wood available. From the Atlantic City Boardwalk, to Las Vegas’ Resort Hotel Treasure Island, to your own backyard, nothing keeps its integrity or lasts as long as Ipe Decking. Ipe is an exotic hardwood that is naturally resistant to rot and decay, and is 8 times harder than California Redwood.