Does ipe decking really last longer than pressure treated wood?
Pressure treated wood boards have to be replaced every few years due to splintering, rot, mold and mildew. If you spend time painting them with expensive sealers every year, you may be able to double their life expectancy. Ipe decking lasts over 40 years without being treated, sealed or stained in any way. If you do use a U.V. Inhibitor on the the Ipe deck boards you can expect to see your Ipe deck to last around 100 years!
