Rare Earth Hardwoods supplies Ipê decking direct from our own Zero Impact Brazil sourcing operation — the benchmark hardwood decking species, at roughly 3,490 lbf Janka and the highest durability classification the U.S. Forest Products Laboratory issues, for wholesale distributors, commercial builders, and retail deck projects.
Ipê (Handroanthus serratifolius) is the species most builders picture when they hear “Brazilian hardwood decking.” U.S. Naval Research Lab testing found no termite damage after 15 years in-ground, and it carries the highest durability rating the U.S. Forest Products Laboratory issues — the reason it's specified on projects where decades of outdoor performance matter more than upfront cost.
As your direct supplier, we're sourcing Ipê through our own production operation rather than buying blind through a chain of intermediaries, which means consistent grading, dependable inventory, and a supply chain we can actually answer questions about — not just a name on an invoice.
Cumaru runs close behind Ipê in hardness and durability at a somewhat lower price point, and Massaranduba offers a deeper red color at a still lower cost; we supply all three, so ask us for a side-by-side recommendation if you're weighing options. Note that Ipê was added to CITES Appendix II as of late 2024 and carries an IUCN Red List concern — we source through channels that comply with all applicable import, export, and regulatory requirements.
Carries the highest durability classification the U.S. Forest Products Laboratory issues.
U.S. Naval Research Lab testing found no termite damage after 15 years in-ground.
Several published sources cite a Class A fire rating for Ipê given its extreme density — confirm against your local code requirements if fire class matters for your project.
Container-load wholesale orders, commercial job lots, and smaller retail quantities, all from the same inventory.
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Ipê from Rare Earth Hardwoods is sourced through our own Zero Impact Brazil facility, harvested sustainably and ethically, in compliance with all applicable regulatory agencies — the same accountable supply chain behind every species we sell.
We're a direct supplier — Ipê is sourced through our own Zero Impact Brazil facility, not resold from a third-party importer, so we can speak directly to grading, inventory, and lead times.
Independent testing and decades of field use support a 25 to 40+ year service life with only periodic oiling — the highest durability classification issued by the U.S. Forest Products Laboratory, well beyond pressure-treated pine or composite decking.
Yes — Ipê was added to CITES Appendix II as of late 2024 and carries an IUCN Red List concern due to habitat loss and overharvesting pressure. We source Ipê through our own Zero Impact Brazil facility in compliance with all applicable import, export, and regulatory requirements.
Ipê and Cumaru are close competitors in hardness and durability; Massaranduba runs a bit softer with a deeper red color at a lower price point. We supply all three and can help match species to your budget, color preference, and performance needs — see our Cumaru and Massaranduba decking supplier pages for more detail.
Yes — we supply container-load wholesale orders to distributors, job-lot volumes to commercial builders, and smaller retail quantities for individual deck projects, all from the same inventory.
Tell us your square footage, grade, and volume — wholesale, commercial, or retail — and we'll confirm current availability.
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