It s true ipe decking needs little upkeep but there are steps you must take to keep it from looking worn.
Ipe deck cleaning products.
Can you clean the deck with these products bring out some of the original color but not have to re seal or re oil the ipe.
If some of the color comes back we are good with that but we dont wish to make this an annual thing.
Spray cleaner on boards after wetting with water.
Dave was a woodworker and this was his dream deck to build.
To sweep excess debris off the deck.
Rinse thoroughly with clean water.
If you want to keep your ipe decking drool worthy you ll have to clean and maintain it there s no sense spending all that money on your deck unless you re willing to put in some work.
While most people think of this wood as maintenance free that s not the case.
If the surface is clean and dry it s in a good condition.
Just watched your podcast on ipe deck maintenance and have found it helpful.
When engineers had the chance to pick any hardwood in the world for the atlantic city boardwalk they chose iron woods ipe decking.
All products warn to be sure the decking stays wet when applying cleaner scrub the deck boards with the grain of the wood.
Keep ipe decking clean from tree droppings leaves other dirt.
We like the greying but need it clean.
Will this product strip the wood too much and it needs to be resealed oiled.
Cleaning with special wood products rinsing with water brightening and neutralizing the ph are the full cycle.
I have an ipe deck that was built by my husband and almost completed in early fall 2011.
It is a 2 level deck with stairs and 4 benches and is approx 700 sq feet in other words huge.
The only thing they don t gamble on in atlantic city is the wood they use to rebuild the boardwalk.