Ipe, a Brazilian walnut hardwood with a rich base color of java brown, is becoming a popular hardwood for decks. Brian Rock noticed the ipe (pronounced “ee-pay”) boards he ordered for his deck ...

While not as hard as oak or hickory, walnut is a durable option for any room of the house. It is one of the most expensive hardwood floor options, however, as it is not as widely available.

Ipê — a blanket term for hardwood species in the Handroanthus ... Today, massive demand for the threatened wood, also known as Brazilian walnut, is driving illegal deforestation, the scientists ...