Brian and Janell Rock chose ipe wood decking for their North Kansas City, Mo., home because of its attractive color and durability. MCT photos Untreated ipe fades like untreated teak to a ...

Cikel America has introduced the Statesmen Collection, a new line of exotic Brazilian hardwood flooring that is 100 percent Forest Stewardship Council (FCS) certified. The wood is offered in two ...

After years of rapid growth followed by sharp regulatory tightening in Brazil, import volumes of Ipe are settling into a sustainable equilibrium. In early 2025, new permitting rules and enhanced ...

Ipê trees could be on the brink of extinction despite international pressure on Brazil Resilient, rare, and incredibly lucrative on international markets, ipê trees are the unlucky bellwethers of ...

Q: Eighteen months ago I had a contractor build a wraparound deck of about 1,000 square feet with three separate levels and three sets of steps. I decided to have the deck built with the Brazilian ...

SALT LAKE CITY, Dec. 2, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Ipe Woods USA, a leading supplier of exotic hardwood, reports that the once-volatile tropical hardwood market is showing renewed stability heading into ...