Tombed 14 Report post Posted June 16, 2011 Hello, I’ve read a lot of topics in this forum about how to restore an ipe deck. Before reading them I assumed this was the best choice of wood for my future project, now I’m confused… The client has an old PT deck that has to be modified for a new cedar above ground pool, he also want a new decking surface. Composite wood or Ipe ? I’m from Quebec (Canada), so there’s a lot of snow during winter. I thought Ipe needed a annual “oiling session” (Messmers) “only”, but after reading your posts, I’m not sure anymore if the result will be ok :/ My options for this project ? Trex Transend Exotic ( 10$ sq/ft ), HomeDepot Veranda ( 6-7$ sq/ft) or Ipe ( 10$ sq/ft + annualy oil ) Any comments to help me choose a deck surface near a pool ? Thanks. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
0 Beth n Rod 1,279 Report post Posted June 16, 2011 Ipe - hands down. Beth Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
0 extremeclean 14 Report post Posted June 16, 2011 I agree with Beth. IPE looks beautiful when the job is completed and will last 40 years with nothing done to the wood and 100 years with the wood treated. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
0 Ron Musgraves 240 Report post Posted June 16, 2011 Ipe - hands down. Beth If Beth Says IPE, Must be!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
0 Celeste 341 Report post Posted June 16, 2011 Ipe all the way!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
0 Tombed 14 Report post Posted June 16, 2011 happy to read you, that's my first choice too (not sure about composite), but "oil product" (ex : Messmers) disponibility for years to come, considering new VOC "laws" in Canada, worries me... will my client be able to get "the good product" to keep this deck the same color... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
0 Celeste 341 Report post Posted June 16, 2011 Product for Ipe: Woodrich Brand Wood Deck Cleaners and Sealers He even has a Canadian distributor. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
0 Beth n Rod 1,279 Report post Posted September 6, 2011 The chlorine from the pool would cause a significant problem with the composite as well as void any warranty. Ipe would fare better and while you could oil it with a drying oil product, you could also leave it bare and let it patina and only wash it every 2-3 years as necessary to remove mildew and algae growth which will surely grow on it next to a pool. Rod!~ Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hello, I’ve read a lot of topics in this forum about how to restore an ipe deck.
Before reading them I assumed this was the best choice of wood for my future project, now I’m confused…
The client has an old PT deck that has to be modified for a new cedar above ground pool, he also want a new decking surface.
Composite wood or Ipe ? I’m from Quebec (Canada), so there’s a lot of snow during winter.
I thought Ipe needed a annual “oiling session” (Messmers) “only”, but after reading your posts, I’m not sure anymore if the result will be ok :/
My options for this project ? Trex Transend Exotic ( 10$ sq/ft ), HomeDepot Veranda ( 6-7$ sq/ft) or Ipe ( 10$ sq/ft + annualy oil )
Any comments to help me choose a deck surface near a pool ?
Thanks.
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