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HARDWOOD DECKING
Timeless Beauty
A Decking That Lasts A
Lifetime...
With a Premium Ipé hardwood deck, you
will truly be the envy of the neighborhood, because of the beauty, durability,
ease of installation and low maintenance. Using any of our three hidden
fasteners will leave a deck surface free of exposed fasteners (no pre-drilling
is required).
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Incredible strength and
durability |
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Air-seasoned, premium select
clear grade |
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Environmentally friendly |
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Low-maintenance |
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Hidden fasteners by Eb-Ty™and
Shadoe® Track |
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SIZES
AVAILABLE
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1 x 4
Premium Ipé |
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1 x 6
Premium Ipé |
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5/4 x 6
Premium Ipé |
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5/4 x 6
GROOVED Premium Ipé |
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5/4 x 8
Premium Ipé |
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2 x 4
Premium Ipé |
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2 x 6
Premium Ipé |
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4 x 4
Premium Ipé |
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2 x 2
Premium Ipé |
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2 x 6
Configured Top Rail |
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1 x 4 Upper
Plowed Sub Rail |
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Configured
Rail Pictured Above
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Span Rating
Chart for |
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16" O/C |
24" O/C |
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The above chart is
based on 60 PSF live load L/480. Weekes Premium Ipé Decking Span Rating Chart is
certified by Minnesota engineering; license number 14269.
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DURABILITY
Weekes Premium Ipé Hardwood Decking has been known to last over 25 years
in commercial applications comparable to the Atlantic City and Duluth
boardwalks. Premium Ipé has an A-1 fire rating—the same as steel and
concrete.
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DECKING COMPARISON CHART
Decking Comparison Chart
for Ipe vs Redwood, Pine & Cedar
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Common Name
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Ipe
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Cedar
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Redwood
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CCA Southern Pine
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Grade
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Clear, all-heart, No knots, No sapwood
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Varies, common grades have knots and sapwood |
Varies, common grades have knots and sapwood |
Varies, available grades have knots and other
defects |
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Appearance
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No splinters. Surface stays smooth and resists
scratches. No sealers required. Develops a
silvery patina from UV exposure and small
surface checks |
Scratches easily. Splinters, becomes a dirty
gray without regular cleaning and applying of
sealers. |
Scratches easily. Splinters, becomes a dirty
black/gray without regular cleaning and applying
of sealers |
Surface develops large splits. Splinters, boards
twist and cup, surface becomes rough without
regular application of sealers, cleaners, and
power washing. |
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Decay Resistance
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High 25 years plus |
Moderate 10-15 years |
Moderate 10-15 years |
Varies with treatment |
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Fire Rating Class-NFPA
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A |
B-C |
B-C |
C-D |
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Resistance to Termites
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High |
Low |
Low |
Varies with treatment |
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Resistance to Marine Borers
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High |
Low |
Low |
Varies with treatment |
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Movement in Service
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Low |
Medium |
Medium |
Medium to High |
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Weight (per cu. ft.)
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69 lbs |
30 lbs |
30 lbs |
35 lbs |
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Bending Strength
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25,400 psi |
6,800 psi |
7,900 psi |
14,500 psi |
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Modulus of Elasticity
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3,140,000 psi |
930,000 psi |
1,000,000 psi |
1,700,000 psi |
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Max. Shear Strength
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2,060 |
900 |
940 |
1,370 |
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Hardness
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3,680 lbs |
580 lbs |
480 lbs |
690 lbs |
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MAINTENANCE
You can choose to let Premium Ipé Decking be virtually maintenance free,
weathering to a beautiful silver patina. A finish may be applied to
maintain natural color if desired, which will range from a rich russet
to a classic reddish-brown hue.
STAINING
If you choose to use stain Weekes Premium Ipé Decking to maintain the
beautiful brown hues, we recommend the use of Superdeck® Exotic Wood
Stain.
INSTALLATION
GUIDELINES
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Bring the natural beauty of wood floors outdoors.
Naturally resists virtually
every threat imaginable...beautifully!
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