IPE
tropical timber species

Botanical name of IPE:
Handroanthus spp.

Product clases (uses):

Job class:

Uses Class 4

Class of resistance to fungi:

Class 1 - very durable

Specific gravity (at 12% of wood moisture):

1.040

Resistance to marin borer:

Yes - covers end-uses in marine environment or in brackish water

Finishing:

Registration annex 3

Average longitudinal modulus of elasticity (moisture at 12%):

22760

Color:

Brown

Stability:

Moderately stable

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About
IPE tropical timber

Products workable from this species

1 Structures and panels

1.1 Lightweight structures

1.6 Sliced veneer

3 Carpentry and interior fittings

3.1 Wooden floors

3.2 Interior staircases

3.4 Moulding

3.6 Layout and furnishings

3.7 Furniture and cabinetmaking

4 Outdoor equipment - Recreation

4.1 Exterior staircases and guard railing

4.2 Single-level terraces and pool areas

4.3 Elevated terraces, balconies and corridors

4.4 Shelters, outdoor furniture and playgrounds

4.5 Gates

4.6 Visual barriers and windbreak panels, pergolas

5 Industrial usage and heavy work

5.1 Hydraulic works in a submerged marine environment

5.2 Structures and bridges in contact with soil or freshwater

5.4 Sleepers and dunnage

5.5 Industrial floors and heavy framework

5.6 Vehicle, wagon and container bottom (or floor)

6 Shipbuilding

6.1 Boat decks and planking

7 Miscellaneous uses

7.2 Turnery, cutlery and brushmaking

7.3 Tool handles

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