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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

 

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

 

Configured Rail Pictured Above

 

    Lengths Max. Span
Decking      
  1x4 Clear Premium Ipé Decking 8' - 16' 16"
  1x6 Clear Premium Ipé Decking 8' - 20' 16"
   
  5/4x6 Clear Premium Ipé Decking 8' - 16' 24"
  5/4x6

EASIEST APPLICATION!

GROOVED Clear Premium Ipé Decking
     * Grooved to fit the Eb-Ty

8' - 16' 24"
           
Dimension      
  2x4 Clear Premium Ipé Dimension 8' - 16' 32"
  2x6 Clear Premium Ipé Dimension 8' - 16' 36"
           
Post      
  4x4 Clear Premium Ipé Post 8' - 12' -
      (natural color)    
Baluster      
  2x2 Clear Premium Ipé Baluster 3' & 8' -
           
Profile Handrail      
  2x6 Clear Premium Ipé Profile Handrail 8' & 12' -
           

Span Rating Chart for

  16" O/C 24" O/C
1 x 4  
1 x 6  
5/4 x 6
2 x 4
2 x 6

 

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.

 

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.

 

DECKING COMPARISON CHART

 

Decking Comparison Chart for Ipe vs Redwood, Pine & Cedar
Common Name
Ipe
Cedar
Redwood
CCA Southern Pine
Grade
Clear, all-heart, No knots, No sapwood
Varies, common grades have knots and sapwood Varies, common grades have knots and sapwood Varies, available grades have knots and other defects
Appearance
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.
Decay Resistance
High 25 years plus Moderate 10-15 years Moderate 10-15 years Varies with treatment
Fire Rating Class-NFPA
A B-C B-C C-D
Resistance to Termites
High Low Low Varies with treatment
Resistance to Marine Borers
High Low Low Varies with treatment
Movement in Service
Low Medium Medium Medium to High
Weight (per cu. ft.)
69 lbs 30 lbs 30 lbs 35 lbs
Bending Strength
25,400 psi 6,800 psi 7,900 psi 14,500 psi
Modulus of Elasticity
3,140,000 psi 930,000 psi 1,000,000 psi 1,700,000 psi
Max. Shear Strength
2,060 900 940 1,370
Hardness
3,680 lbs 580 lbs 480 lbs 690 lbs

 

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.

INSTALLATION GUIDELINES

 

Bring the natural beauty of wood floors outdoors.

Naturally resists virtually every threat imaginable...beautifully!

 

 

FASTENING SYSTEMS

Preserve the Beauty with Our Hidden Fasteners

 

What's missing?
Do you see the screws?


Eb-Ty® Hidden Deck Fastener
All Eb-Ty® Hidden Deck Fasteners are made in the United States from ultra-violet resistant polypropylene, and have a 100 year-life span. Automatically provides 3/32" spacing between deck boards.
 

       

 

Eb-Ty Coverage Estimator
175 pcs. of fasteners will install:

  16" O/C
6" Decking 100 sq. ft.
4" Decking 60 sq. ft.

 

 

 

Shadoe® Track – The Under Deck Fastening System
Easy to install ACQ compliant, resists corrosion SAFER DECKS—eliminates fastener pop-ups.


 

Traditional Fastening
Stainless Steel Screws  (pre-drilling is required) #8 - 2 1/2"

 

 

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