suggestions for Front porch decking

[trevier]

Originally Posted by Rmarsh

Ipe ...trade name is Ironwood...very hard, rot resistant.
Dartmouth Building Supply is where I get it.
I used some in full 1" thickness to build a swim step.


I have also used 3/4" thick with hidden fasteners for porches and decks and it holds up really well..

unless you have the patience of a nun, stay away from that stuff. It is unbearable to work with. A classic look would be sqr edge fir decking, or go with mahogany decking.