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Main Categories > IPE Hardwood (Kiln-Dried)
Our Premium grade clear all heart Ipe (Hardwood) is additionally kiln-dried (not air-dried). This means that the timber goes through a longer more controlled process to bring the moisture content down to 12%, prior to machining. The advantages of Kiln drying before machining, as opposed to the usual machining then stacking to air dry naturally outdoors are:
· Enhances the deep rich colour of the Ipe.
· Eliminates planning skip & jump (surface damage) due to the higher moisture content present when machined.
· Additional stability for extreme climate changes.
The advantages of pre-grooved sides to take the ipe clips means that no screws will be present on the surface.
The end result is the highest quality product available in the UK for those seeking the best materials in the market today.
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GRADING:
Premium Grade:
Little to no natural defects such as worm holes and reversed fibre on either face. Little to no machining defects such as planing chatter or hit and miss. Some pin knots allowed but no dead knots.
Common Grade:
Regarded as character grade good one face.Expect natural defects and Machining defects are limited to one face.
FACT: We tested the stability of KD IPE by emersing in water for one month. We were pleased to discover that it expanded across its width by as little as 0.75mm with no cupping. The best performance of any hardwood of the same size..
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When costing up your project, Kiln-Dried Ipe will always cost slightly more than standard Air-Dried Ipe because it has pre-grooved sides and is of a higher quality due to the drying process.
All the cut ends of each of our components have Wax Endsealer on them. Prices excl vat.