Ipe Lapaccho Sap is know for being one of the hardest woods in the world from the Tropical Americas (central and south America). It’s hardwood can vary in color from a more yellowish olive brown (Sapwood); sometimes with contrasting darker brown/black stripes. Overall, Ipe is a difficult wood to work, being extremely hard and dense, with high cutting resistance during sawing. It is commonly used as flooring, decking, exterior lumber, veneer, tool handles and other objects.
AVAILABILITY BY TYPE OF FLOORING:
Width | 3 1/4″ |
Thickness | 3/4″ |
Gloss | Matte or Semi Gloss |
Texture | Smooth (SM) |
Janka Hardness Scale | 3,684 lbf |