Over the summer, we installed Ipe Shingles on this home located in The Bahamas. Ipe Shingles are one of the exotic hardwood species we work with, and because of their ability to withstand the elements, they are commonly used for decking or flooring. Ipe or Brazilian Walnut is a specialty hardwood from the forests of Central and South America and is noted for its unbelievable strength and durability, making it a stellar choice for this Caribbean home prone to hurricanes. The wood is extremely dense and hard to bore into, making it naturally bug, insect, and even fire resistant. Ipe is medium to dark brown in color with red, black and gold highlights throughout that fade into a silvery gray over time. Check out the pictures from the project below:
