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Backyard Ipe Deck in Dallas by Art Deck-O
Another backyard Ipe deck by Kelly Hanna of Art Deck-O. Kelly uses 1×6 Ipe and loves to select out the wilder pieces for a more exotic look. He combined Cedar to use for siding and the pergola for this project, and used Ready Seal “Brown” to finish the deck.
10 Ways to keep mosquitoes off your porch or deck
10 Ways to keep mosquitoes off your porch or deck Who wants to step out on their lovely porch or deck to grill a few steaks only to be swarmed by mosquitoes? Here’s our list to help you spend more time outside on your beautiful deck this summer – without pesky mosquitoes! 1. Empty Standing Water The […]
eFloor.com is becoming part of eDeck.com
We are happy to announce eFloor.com is going to combine with eDeck.com. We are excited about joining forces with eFloor.com and working to provide the best hardwood decking, porch, and siding products for the industry. We will offer the same products but will work on providing more information through our blog and website to help […]
Comparing Hardwood Decking Profiles
We wanted to show the different profiles of Hardwood decking that we offer including S4S E4E decking boards, pre-grooved hidden fastener decking board, and hardwood Porch Flooring. These are available in Ipe, Garapa, Cumaru, and Massaranduba.
Video: Massaranduba Decking
A video showing some samples of Massaranduba Decking and information. Massaranduba Decking (also spelled Macaranduba), also known as Brazilian Redwood, is a beautiful rich-looking alternative to Ipe. More fine-grained and uniformly colored, the light-reddish wood makes for an elegant deck.
Video: Garapa Decking
A video showing some samples of our Garapa decking. Garapa decking, also known as Brazilian Ash , is an outstanding choice for exterior decking. Lighter in color than Ipe and Massaranduba, Garapa Decking is a beautiful honey-toned Brazilian hardwood that is extremely durable with low maintenance.
Video: Cumaru Decking
We wanted to show some samples of our Cumaru Decking and information. Cumaru wood, also known as Brazilian Teak or Golden Teak, is a naturally durable Brazilian timber with a density similar to Ipe.
Video: Comparing Hardwood Decking Woods
We wanted to provide a video comparing our different types of hardwood decking. We offer Ipe Decking, Garapa Decking, Massaranduba Decking, and Cumaru Decking for you to use in your next outdoor project. In this video we show the 4 types of wood and give some of their basic properties. Ipe Decking is a extremely popular […]
Video: Ipe Decking
Below is a video showing a sample of our Ipe decking and our Rail system. Ipe (pronounced “e-pay”, also known as Brazilian Walnut), is the most sought after tropical hardwood decking in the United States today. An Ipe decking is the “king” of South American hardwood decking – the gold standard for fine exterior decking.
Ipe Wood for Ipe Fencing
What are the best practices for using our Ipe boards to create Ipe decking? Our Ipe, Cumaru, Garapa or Massaranduba deck boards can be used as Ipe fencing and privacy walls. It is a great way to tie your hardwood decking in with the rest of your yard, and, if you have a urban yard set-up, it […]
Prepare Your Deck for Winter: Ipe, Garapa, and other hardwoods
The first step with prepare your deck for winter is to clean your deck to prepare for the cold and snow to come. Once most of the leaves have fallen, make sure to blow off your deck and hose off to clean. Don’t use a hose if the temperature is low enough to freeze; you don’t […]
Houzz : What to Know About Adding a Deck
If you haven’t noticed,we are big fans of Houzz. We found this great article that would be helpful for you to share with customers who aren’t sure about what they are looking for in a deck. It starts from scratch with explaining what a deck is and why you would want one.A printed copy would be […]
eDeck.com now sells exclusively to the trade!
We will continue to provide superior value – high quality products (a 99% fill ratio), low prices, and reliable on-time delivery. Our new focus ‘to the trade’ customers means we will partner with you to grow your business.
Garapa Deck in Texas
We had a customer share these photos of their beautiful deck they built in Texas. The deck is about 900 sq. ft. and is lighted with LED lights; all wiring runs through grooved 2″x4″ railings to help keep the wiring hidden.
Who is on Houzz?
Who else is on Houzz? We have found it to be a great resource for ideas, communication, networking, and just having fun. Houzz is a social network website based around home building. It is close to our heart because it is a place for builders, contractors, vendors, home owners, and architect all to meet and exchange […]
Ipe Decking Installation Instruction PDFs Now Available
We have added downloadable and printable PDFs to all of our installation instructions pages. These include all of the information available on our installation pages online but in a easy to print and bring with you format. If you have any recommendations for additional guides or diagrams you would like to see created just let […]
How much decking do I need ?
The first thing is to have a well laid out plan for your deck design. Once you have a plan, you will need to calculate the linear feet needed to cover the deck, plus your estimated waste. You will also need to include decking for steps, risers, and any additional structures on the deck. It […]
Poolside Ipe Deck in Connecticut
Here’s a recent customer photo submission. This herring-boned pattern Ipe deck surrounds a pool located in Stamford, Connecticut, and was finished with Messmer’s UV Plus for Hardwood Decks. The customer states, “Here are some pictures of the Ipe, after the UV oil……we are very happy..thanks for the help!”
Jersey Shore Massaranduba Decking
This Jersey Shore walkway is like no other! The client used Massaranduba decking (aka Brazilian Redwood) to carve a walking path around the property. The wood was finished with a hardwood decking oil to finish off the rich dark look.
Jersey Shore Ipe Deck
This fabulous Ipe deck along the Jersey Shore is a double-threat: it wraps around a pool AND has an ocean-side view! Located in Toms River, New Jersey, this Ipe deck is natural with no stain or finish and was constructed with 5/4×6 Ipe decking.
Hill Country Garapa Deck by Add-A-Deck
Contractor Richard Weil of Add-A-Deck of Texas built this beautiful deck outside of Austin, TX, featuring 5/4×6 Garapa laid on the diagonal and bordered with 5/4×6 Ipe for a contrasting effect.
Mahogany Decking: How does it compare?
While you’re researching hardwood decking and porches, you may hear people talk about “Mahogany” decking.
Ipe vs Garapa: What exotic hardwood deck to choose?
It often comes up when designing and building a high end deck – what is the best type of wood to use? Ipe vs Garapa, which is the best wood choice? Since we carry both woods we can provide all of the facts on the positives and negatives of each type of wood to use. It really […]
Ipe Decking vs Cedar decking: Which is a better wood for your deck?
It often comes up when designing and building a high end deck – what is the best type of wood to use? Ipe vs Cedar, which is the best wood choice? While we are obviously huge fans of Ipe Decking, we wanted to provide all of the facts on the positives and negatives of each type of […]
Our new Glossary of Wood Terms
We know that all of the terms used in wood, decking, and lumber can be very confusing, especially if you are new to the industry.
Ipe vs Composite Decking. Which to choose?
Ipe vs Composite decking: What is the better choice? It often comes up when designing and building a high end deck – what is the best type of material to use? Ipe vs Composite decking, which is the best wood choice?
Comparing Decking Materials
Comparing Decking Materials: Ipe, Teak, Cumaru, Garapa, Massaranduba, Treated, Cedar, Redwood, and Composites.
Troubleshooting: Ipe Problems or Issues?
Ipe is the lowest maintenance wood product you can use to cover your deck, but that doesn’t mean that you shouldn’t make sure to install and care for it correctly. Since it does last so long, you will want to make sure that you install it correctly the first time you try. Here are some common […]
How-to install DeckWise™ Hidden Deck Fasteners
If you choose one of our pre-grooved hardwood decking options, then you might use our the Ipe clip deck fasteners from DeckWise. Here is a video tutorial showing you how to use them to install your decking. You can imagine this is much faster then having to pre-drill every holes, if you are using a plain […]
Ipe Decking Project in Utah by Del Ray Construction
Ipe wood decking project under construction in Utah by Del Ray Construction. We are your source for Ipe decking, Ipe wood lumber, and hardware for your install. As you can see Ipe is a great for all environments including utah.
Opus Ipe Deck in Tropical Backyard
This is one of the most beautiful residential Ipe decking projects we have seen! Built by Matt Conklin of OPUS, the Ipe deck in this Highland Park backyard looks more like a resort oasis. Conklin used 5/4×6 Ipe well-spaced to provide some airflow due to the low perch of the deck. He finished off the […]
Backyard Residential Ipe Deck by Art Deck-O
This Ipe decking project in the Dallas area was built by contractor Kelly Hanna of Hanna’s Art Deck-O. The project used 1×6 Ipe decking fastened with CAMO hidden fasteners. Hanna likes to use wilder pieces of Ipe for a more exotic look and often runs Ipe vertical on the sides for his signature.
Poolside Ipe Deck by Craddock
Our friends over at Craddock sent us some beautiful shots of this poolside Ipe deck that was a remodel. This Ipe was finished with Woodrich brand hardwood wiping stain. Nice!
Copeland Construction Eastern Woodlands Garapa Deck
This Garapa deck was built by John Copeland of Copeland Construction in Mt. Vernon, TX. Dallas area residents can contact John via email at copeland5@mac.com.
Garapa Decking Installation by Hanna’s Art Deck-O
Dallas contractor Kelly Hanna of Hanna’s Art Deck-O used 5/4×6 Garapa decking as a wrap-around for this pooside project. This deck replaced a three-tiered yard on a cliff overlooking lake Grapevine. The Garapa decking was fastened using the CAMO Hidden Fastener System and finished with Ready Seal.
Looking for Edeck Quick Clips?
We’ve had several calls over the summer looking for Edeck Quick Clip fasteners. Edeck, in this instance, is a discontinued manufactured decking product produced by McFarland Cascade and sold through at Home Depot stores. The Quick Clip fasteners are still available, depending on which product you purchased and how old it is. eDeck, Inc. has never […]
Ipe Deck Repair using Ipe Color Head Screws
Last month I received a frantic call from a customer whose first contractors messed up a lot of expensive Ipe decking! They screwed the boards in very haphazardly, countersinking some, leaving others at the surface, and completely ignoring any concept of straight lines.
Patio Ipe Deck Replacing Treated Pine
This homeowner was tired of replacing treated Pine boards every year on the deck that he inherited when he purchased the house. The framing was still in good shape so he decided to pull up the treated timbers and replace re-surface with 1×6 Ipe decking that spanned the width of the deck so he would […]
Backyard Ipe Deck by Carlos Gallego Design
Contractor Carlos Gallego designed and built this rectangular deck out of 1×6 Ipe for his client to enjoy the evening shades of Summer.
More Garapa 5/4×6 in stock!
We just received another container of 5/4×6 Garapa Decking. It’s going fast but we still have well over 30,000 LF in stock ready to ship! If you haven’t considered Garapa, aka Brazilian Ash or Grapia, it’s less expensive than Ipe, lighter in color, and still very hard but not as dense as Ipe…which makes it […]
Consider Future Product Availability
We had a regular customer call the other day loooking for help in finding a specific color and model of Trex composite decking that had been discontinued.
Ipe Glider and Bench Set
Furniture builder and eDeck customer Jim Lucas crafted this beautiful Ipe glider and Ipe bench set out of 1×4 Ipe decking. The Ipe decking already has 4 eased (curved) edges, making it the perfect candidate to use for the custom project.