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IPEcertified is a fully-comprehensive, free online certification course that covers EVERYTHING you would want to know about the Exterior Use of Tropical Hardwoods, like Ipe. This course is fully interactive and is full of engaging multimedia assets; videos, animations, demonstrations, and a final exam. IPEcertified is broken into the following sections; Tropical Hardwoods: Species Introductions, Decking and Lumber Profiles, Hardwood Basics, Deck Fastening: Surface and Hidden Fastening, RainScreen Siding and T&G Cladding, Optimizing Performance: It’s All About Air-Flow & Scoring Hardwoods: Species Vs. Conditions, and finally, Sustainability: Production and Post-Use, Deforestation, Economics and Enforcement.
Upon passing the Final Exam, you will be issued an IPEcertified Certificate of Completion! Perfect for the contractor/architect/landscape architect/installer wanting to stand out among the competition!
These instructions are hands-down, the best and most thorough instructions, tips and tricks in the industry. Review the relevant guide, in it’s entirety. We want the most success for your project, these guides will get you there. The guides cover the following; Surface Deck Fastening, Clip Fastening for Decking, CAMO Edge Fastening for Decking, DeckMaster Undermount for Decking ProPlug System for Decking and Trim Fastening, Tongue and Groove Porch Decking, RainScreen Siding, Deck Tiles, and the Cleaning and Oiling Process.
Video resources are an easy and fun way to learn about the topics that interest you. Being the undisputed industry leaders in Exterior Hardwood knowledge, we have created many YouTube videos that cover the important topics that will help you get the most out of your Hardwood Project!
BWD is proud to partner with Caddetails to provide the highest quality Architect Resources; CAD’s, Specifications, BIMs, 3D Models, and other design-related media. Incorporate Brazilian Hardwood Decking and Siding products into your plans quickly and easily by downloading our design files from CADdetails.com. CADdetails is specifically designed for architect and design professionals aimed at getting manufacturer-specific product information for working plans.
It’s time to layout the 10 common consumer complaints and concerns about Ipe Decking. What are the fixes? Which ones are myths? And how to determine if Ipe is right for your deck project? This article will put the kibosh on all unanswered concerns and speculation. Read the article to learn the truth about these common Ipe Decking problems.
Ipe is a wood species with almost unbelievable characteristics- natural resistance to rot, insect attack, and mold with density and hardness comparable to concrete. These features give Ipe and other tropical hardwoods the ability to outlast pretty much everything while providing unrivaled beauty and character. The questions this article will tackle are, ‘Is using Ipe bad for the environment? Does it contribute to deforestation of our rainforests? And is it sustainable?’
