Ipe is perfect for applications coming in contact with water. Treated products can leach harmful chemicals into our valuble water sources endangering marine life, water fowl, reptiles,water for consumption which inturn can harm humans, plants and other wildlife. Utilizing Ipe when building on or around water will help keep our water supplies safe.
Depending on the application, common sizes for for warfs and board walks are:
1-1/2" x 3-1/2"
1-1/2" x 5-1/2"
Smaller residential applications have used;
1" x 3-1/2"
1" x 5-1/2"