Product Applications: Fencing

Kansas City, MO--Ipe has been used in the U.S. for decking for some time and and its popularity as a durable ipe rain screen siding is increasing. This past year we have seen an increase in sales of ipe lumber as fencing material.

From New York City to Bakersfield, California, Specialty Lumber Solutions has provided high quality ipe decking & ipe lumber to folks who chose its rich appearance and durable qualities as a fence. There is not doubt that an ipe fence will last for decades. In fact, if the posts and cross members are pressure treated lumber, those portions will fail long before the ipe will be compromised. So if you are looking for a rock solid fence that is going to stand the test of time, consider using ipe or another tropical hardwood such as cumaru or tigerwood. If you want a fence that is going to last for over 50 years, consider using ipe 4x4 and 2x4 cross members. It won't be cheap ... but then again you will probably never have to replace it in your life time.

Specialty Lumber Solutions has special pricing for ipe shorts which are ideal for fencing in a vertical or horizontal application. Ipe shorts usually consist of 4', 5' 6' and 7' lengths of 1x4, 1x6, 5/4x4 and 5/4x6. These are priced at about 30 - 35% lower than our standard ipe decking tally of 8'-20'.

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