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Enduring Beauty |
For a virtually
indestructible deck that will last a lifetime, RHINO
DECK hardwood is a beautiful choice. With
distinctive markings, a smooth, even texture, and warm
highlights, it suggest the richness of teak - without
the maintenance.
Five times harder than pine, cedar or redwood, RHINO
DECK possesses natural, highly effective defenses
against rotting, checking, cracking, splitting and
decay. Uniquely durable, it resists the scarring and
twisting that can happen to softer woods when exposed to
the demands of everyday traffic and changing weather. In
fact, this same hardwood species was the material of
choice for the famous Atlantic City Boardwalk when it
was rebuilt in 1981.
To add to its overall excellence, RHINO DECK is
harvested using the most up-to-date, environmentally
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Natural Durability |
As mentioned, the
species used for RHINO DECK is highly resistant
to termites, decay, and mold. In fact, it earned the
highest natural durability ranking (25 years plus) from
the U.S. Agricultural Forest Products Research Lab, and
is rated as fire-resistant as steel or concrete. With
its natural oil resins, it’s impermeable to preservative
solutions too – even when applied by pressure vacuum
systems. If even pressure-treatment can’t make a dent on
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Easy Maintenance |
RHINO DECK
should be equipped with a wood-stabilizing agent before
it’s exposed to sunlight. Simply store any untreated
pieces under a tarp, and apply the sunscreen during or
after installation. We suggest using two coats of a high
quality finish. For best results, reapply it annually,
or as needed—and that’s all there is to it!
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IPE Installation Instructions |
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Handling and Cutting
● Surfaced on 4
sides (S4S) and eased on 4 edges (E4E), RHINO DECK is ready
for easy installation.
● Keep the product
out of direct sunlight before installation and finishing.
● Ensure that there
is proper ground-side ventilation before constructing your
deck.
● Although RHINO
DECK can be cut and machined with standard woodworking
tools, for best results or large jobs, we recommend using a
carbide-tipped blade.
Finishing and Maintenance
● Apply a high
quality finish during installation, or immediately
afterwards. We recommend Wolman
Exotic Hardwood Treatment. If you plan to install
your deck in stages, seal each section as you complete it.
● To maintain RHINO
DECK’S natural beauty year after year, clean and reseal it
annually.
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Fastening
● Stainless steel
screws are recommended but not required. Screw length should
be a minimum of 1 1/2” longer than thickness of the board.
● Pre-drill
fastener pilot holes close to the actual screw diameter
(decking board only).
● A minimum of 1/8”
spacing required between decking boards.
● Decking boards
should be attached with 2 screws at each joist (face screw
only).
End Sealing
● After
cross-cutting, the exposed ends should be sealed with a
clear paraffin, wax-based end-sealant.
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First and third sets of data based on the 2 in. Standard,
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Moisture Content
(Green) |
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Bending Strength
(psi) |
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Modulus of Elasticity
(1,000 psi) |
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Maximum Crushing
(psi) |
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12% (73) |
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22,560 psi |
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3,140 psi |
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10,350 psi |
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12% (24) |
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25,200 psi |
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3,010 psi |
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13,010 psi |
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12% (24) |
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28,000 psi |
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3,350 psi |
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Janka side hardness is
3,060 lb.s for green material, and 3,680 lb.s for wood with
12% moisture content. The Forest Products Laboratory
toughness average for green and dry material is 404”-lb.s
(for a 5/8” specimen).
Dry and Shrinkage
This species is generally reported to air-dry
rapidly, with only slight checking and warping. Some
shrinkage may occur after installation.
Working Properties
The wood is moderately difficult to work (especially
with hand tools), and will blunt cutting edges. It finishes
smoothly except where grain is mixed.
Durability
The heartwood is very resistant against decay,
fungi, and termites; it is not resistant to marine borers.
Preservation
The wood is reported to be extremely resistant to
preservation treatments.
Uses
This hardwood is used for railroad crossties,
heavy construction, tool handles, industrial flooring,
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Botanical Information
Other Common Names
Arnapa, IPE, Iron Wood, Pau Lope (Mexico), Cortez
(Honduras, Nicaragua, Costa Rica), Guayacan (Panama),
Guayacan Polvillo (Colombia).
The
Tree
The tree can grow as tall as 140 to 150 ft., with a
trunk diameter of 6 ft. Most frequently, it reaches 100
ft. in height, with a 2 to 3 ft. diameter.
The Wood
In general, the hardwood is olive-brown to blackish,
often showing a lighter or darker striping. Frequently
it’s covered with a yellow powder sharply defined from
the whitish or yellowish sapwood. Its texture is fine to
medium; its luster, low to medium; and its grain,
straight to very irregular. The wood is rather oily
looking, without any distinctive odor or taste.
Weight
Basic specific gravity (oven dry weight/green volume)
0.85 to 0.97; air-dry density 66 to 75 pcf.
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● Green weight
(kg/m 3) |
1,300 |
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● Specific
gravity at 12% at kg/m 3
● (very
heavy) |
1,500 |
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● Total
tangential shrinkage (T%)
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Radial (R%) |
6.5
5.2 |
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● Crushing
strength at 12% (N/mm2) |
5.2 |
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● Static bending
strength at 12%
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(N/mm2) |
92 |
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● Modulus of
elasticity at 12%
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18,800 |
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Hardwood Decking Warranty
Exterior Wood Inc. “Warrantor” warrants that its
Ipe
hardwood decking (Tabebuia spp.) will be free of any and
all manufacturing defects and warranted for a period of
one year from date of purchase against excessive
movement when product is installed according to
installation guidelines.
A visual inspection is required by a representative of
Exterior Wood Inc. Any and all boards deemed defective
shall be replaced free of charge. Warrantor shall not be
liable for any installation or reinstallation cost or
the natural characteristic of some wood to split, warp,
cup or twist, or for any incidental or consequential
damages.
Warranty applies only to original owner. Proof of
purchase must be submitted upon request. |
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