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Tarheel
Wood Treating is now a new stocking dealer for Iron
Woods™ Ipe for the Raleigh-Durham area of North
Carolina.
Easy
to Care for, Hard to Resist™
Discover
the unique properties that make Iron Woods™
an easy choice for your decking project. Iron Woods
brand Ipe naturally resists wear, rot, splintering,
termites, fire, chemicals, marine borers, and virtually
every other threat imaginable ... beautifully.
Iron
Woods™
brand Ipe is tough.
Top ratings for strength, hardness, and durability
have been proven time and time again in demanding
commercial applications, like the famous Atlantic
City Boardwalk. So strong, dense and hard ... Iron
Woods remain smooth and virtually splinter free for
years and years.
100%
First Quality
For superior performance Iron Woods
is hand selected to eliminate the less desirable boards.
No name "Ipe decking" may include second
quality boards. Iron
Woods® is a Registered Trademark,
so you have assurance that you will receive the highest
quality product.
Highest
Decay Resistance
Durability rating by the US Forest Labs of 25 years
plus.
Superior
Tallies
Superior tallies of the preferred
long length deck boards for installation ease.
Superior
Scratch Resistance
Extremely dense Iron Woods are over twice as hard
as oak. This minimizes scratching from pets, furniture,
or snow shovels.
Superior
Strength
Iron Woods 1x6 decking can replace
cedar or redwood 2x6 decking. It is over twice as
strong as oak and many times stronger than plastics
or composites.
Superior
Stability
The wood characteristics of Iron Woods allow the boards
to resist twisting, bow, cracks, and cupping with
little movement from season to season.
Fire
Resistant
Rated NFPA Class A
Highly
Resistant to Termite Attack
US Naval Research Lab tested, over
15 years in the ground without attack by termites.
Natural
Wood Product
Iron Woods do not contain any harmful chemicals.
Low
Maintenance
Left unsealed, Iron Woods weather to a handsome
silver patina. Or you can choose to periodically apply
a sealer to maintain it's rich natural color, which
ranges from a golden russet to a classic reddish brown
hue.
Cost
Competitive
Iron Woods are available at similar prices
to other high quality decking materials, like the
clear grades of redwood or cedar and composites.
25-Year
Warranty
Iron Woods feature a 25-year warranty that
is transferable to future owners of your home.
Handling
and Cutting
Iron Woods™
are supplied as partially air dried lumber and are
for outdoor use only.
- Store
out of direct sunlight and allow the wood to acclimate
and stabilize to installation area temperature and
humidity before installing.
- Ventilation
of the deck is essential for long-term stability.
Proper air circulation allows air to flow in from
outside the deck area, under the joists and up through
the gaps between the deck boards.
- Allow
a 1/8” gap between deck boards for drainage
and airflow. In well-ventilated decks built high
off the ground in hot/dry climates a 1/16”
gap may be used.
- Decking
may shrink approximately 1/16” on 4”
wide and 1/8” on 6” wide decking. In
hot or dry areas you may experience additional shrinkage.
Tools
Carbide tipped saw blades and high quality drills
are recommended for smooth cuts.
Stainless Fasteners
Recommended is stainless steel screws through the
face of every board or hidden fasteners for a blemish
free deck surface. One of the best stainless steel
screws to use is the Headcote brand which
has a color coated head to match the Ipe. They are
available with flat or trim heads, from Tarheel Wood
Treating.
Note: Non-stainless steel fasteners will cause
discoloration near the fastener.
Hidden Fasteners
Hidden fasteners are the preferred method of installation
for the beauty of a smooth blemish-free surface. Recommended
for 1x6 boards is DeckMaster
hidden fasteners. For 5/4 x 6's, you may use DeckMaster.
For more
product and sales info, contact Tarheel Wood Treating
at 919-467-9176.
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