I have removed old decking and handrails. Replacing next week.
I am looking for suggestions. I have seen issues with mahogany cupping. Currently I have been researching Ipe, Cumaru and Massaranduba but do not know of anyone personally who have used these decking materials.
Composite or Pressure Treated is not an option.
5/4 x 4 or 6?
Local suppliers South Shore Ma ?
Any input appreciated. Thanks in advance.

I did 5/4 mahogany (cambera?) and it has held up well with a hidden fastener system for 5 years now.
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I have an ipe deck and it holds up fabulously! No cupping and it has a beautiful silverish patina. It is a very hard wood so you need the hidden connectors for it rather than nailing or screwing it.

I did an ipe one obout 10 years ago for a customer. Still looks good. Used Anderson macquade for mtls
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Pardon the spam, but I have been making awesome post caps for decks if anyone is building a deck. They are thick cast glass... :)
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Pardon the spam, but I have been making awesome post caps for decks if anyone is building a deck. They are thick cast glass... :)
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I love to see one....wife wants copper...I think the glass is a great idea

We have black glass on a mahogany stain. It's a great look.
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nice thing about copper is
it naturally kills bacteria

cool idea Nebe