Free freight to NY, New England, NJ & PA on hardwood decking orders over $5,000. Once you qualify, the rest of your order ships free too.
Ipe (Brazilian Walnut) 5/4x4 deck board — S4S Eased Edge, kiln-dried, First Clear (FAS) grade, 25-year warranty. Janka 3,680, Class A fire, 40–75 yr lifespan. The world's premier hardwood decking. Priced by length.
5/4x4 S4S covers 3.5″ per lineal foot · 0.417 BF per lineal foot.
Price per board
Length
Board
$/LF
$/MBF
8'
$59.12
$7.39
$17,736
10'
$73.90
$7.39
$17,736
12'
$88.68
$7.39
$17,736
14'
$103.46
$7.39
$17,736
16'
$129.44
$8.09
$19,416
18'
$145.62
$8.09
$19,416
20'
$165.80
$8.29
$19,896
Length
8'
10'
12'
14'
16'
18'
20'
Board
$59.12
$73.90
$88.68
$103.46
$129.44
$145.62
$165.80
$/LF
$7.39
$7.39
$7.39
$7.39
$8.09
$8.09
$8.29
$/MBF
$17,736
$17,736
$17,736
$17,736
$19,416
$19,416
$19,896
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25-year warranty
On Ipe decking from Ghent.
Top grade, top quality
First Clear (FAS): the clearest grade we sell.
In stock
Ready to ship or pick up, no waiting on a mill.
Your exact tally
Pick the count for every length. Send us your plans and we’ll build the tally for you.
Free freight over $5,000
On hardwood decking to NY, New England, NJ & PA. Once you qualify, the rest of your order ships free too.
White-glove delivery
Within 100 miles of Ghent, guaranteed: our own truck, unloaded by Moffett forklift or by hand. 100–400 miles: hotshot trucks from carriers we’ve used for years. No tractor-trailer in your driveway.
Talk to a real person
Lumber people, not a call center. (518) 828-5684Mon–Fri 7:00–4:30 · Sat 8:00–12:00
Family-owned since 1946, now in its 4th generation, in Columbia County, NY.
Jason Meltz (right) with Andrew Jackson of Old Mill Carpentry on a Doju hardwood decking project.
“Ghent’s edge is deep technical product knowledge and a true partnership with both suppliers and customers. We deliver the highest-quality specialty lumber, timbers, flooring, siding, and custom millwork at the most competitive prices—and we’ll help guide you from design to delivery.”
Ipe (Brazilian Walnut, also called Ironwood or Lapacho) is the benchmark of premium tropical hardwood decking — a Janka 3,680 lbf hardwood with a Class A fire rating, a Class 1 (highest) rot- and decay-resistance rating, and a 40–75 year lifespan with no chemical treatment. Ipe S4S Eased Edge, kiln-dried. Naturally resistant to rot, mold, termites and wear, Ipe is the deck board architects and builders specify when nothing else will do. Priced by length.
Ipe (Brazilian Walnut, also called Ironwood or Lapacho) is the world's premier hardwood decking — a dense tropical hardwood from the genus Handroanthus prized for its extreme hardness, Class A fire rating, and unmatched natural resistance to rot, decay, mold and termites. Untreated Ipe decking routinely lasts 40 to 75 years, which is why it was chosen for the Atlantic City and Coney Island boardwalks and is specified by architects worldwide.
Color
Ipe heartwood contains shades of black and greenish-brown with some striping. The sapwood can be white or yellow toned.
Grain
Straight to very irregular
Texture
Fine to medium
Durability
Highly resistant to fungus and termites.
Working
Ipe is rated as moderately difficult to work with, as it blunts cutting edges. It finishes smoothly with the exception of roey portions in the wood.
Drying
Air dries rapidly, exhibiting only minor warping and checking.
Ipe can be found in some of the Lesser Antilles and throughout continental tropical America. The tree can typically be found in marsh forests or ridge tops and riverbanks.
Great product I’ve done 3 decks with this and one tongue and groove ceiling it’s a beautiful product
Eric O., SwiftElk · Cairo, NY
★★★★★
I Love my Golden Balau deck
I was a little unsure which product I wanted to use on my new deck. But Jason and the team at Ghent helped guide me in the right direction. My deck turned out so beautiful and the clips used to install it allowed us to not have any screws showing. I am so happy with our decision. The best part is it requires little maintenance. This was as important to us along with being beautiful. I am so happy I shopped local and got an amazing product I can enjoy for years to come.
Laurie P. · HOLLOWVILLE, NY
★★★★★
Ghent Wood Everywhere
The crew at Ghent wood products assisted us from start to finish on building our dream home. From the designing stages to completion, They were there to answer questions, give competitive pricing , and deliver premium materials. We wouldn't go anywhere else!
Mat & Shelby N. · Ravena, NY
★★★★★
Happiness is a Red Balau Deck
Jason and his team were super helpful with advice on how to install my deck using the QuickClip hidden fasteners. We did have to screw and plug most of the end joints to keep the boards straight.
Steve G. · Portland, OR
★★★★★
We have done numerous projects with Nova's ExoShield Walnut and this is my favorite! This table turned out beautifully. By using off-cuts from our dock, we were able to craft a gorgeous, custom Ipe table for our gazebo eating area. I chose to finish it with Walnut ExoShield to protect it from harsh Canadian winters and hot, bleaching summers. It was so simple to apply and I couldn't be more thrilled with the outcome!" Thanks Kristi! We can hardly wait to join you at your lake house. Looks lovely.
Kristi · Christina Lake, BC Canada · Ipe Table
★★★★★
We installed and finished our 2x12 and 2x6 Batu dock trim boards last October using ExoShield Walnut. After seven months, the material still looks perfect. Wow! This stuff really does last. All my previous experience has been with Penofin's Hardwood Formula. This finish blows it away. Thank you!
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