Master Bedroom IPE Deck

IPE Deck off Master Bedroom

Located off the master suite, this is a beautiful free standing deck with IPE decking, railings, posts and black aluminum turned balusters and of course wrapped in IPE.



This is by far, the hardest and heaviest natural wood we have used in construction. Predrilling a absolute must and not easy to cut through either. With that said, I guess you can understand why IPE hardwood is considered the worlds strongest wood.



What does IPE cost? Great question. It is actually reasonable for a higher end lumber compared to a any composite product. General consumers are spending $10-$12 a square foot for decking. Railings and 4×4 posts are higher priced. Each guardrail post will cost about $40. Most IPE mills will ship out random lengths so this it is a bit more work for us to cut each piece specific to the ultimate goal of reducing waste.










Framing a free standing deck with 6″ x 6″ posts and 2″ x10″ beam and joists.

Installed all the right Simpson Ties to make sure this deck would be as strong and structurally stable as possible. We installed 5/4″ x 6″ IPE decking with hidden fastener.

We used 4″ x 4″ IPE posts and installed colonial style black aluminum balusters on 2″ x 4″ IPE bottom and top railings.

Top capped the railing with 5/4″ x 4″ IPE. We wrapped the framing with 5/4″ x 6″ IPE decking.

We wrapped the beam with IPE.

Delivered two 4′ long IPE benches. Installed black aluminum post caps on the corners of the deck railings.