Follow a Luxurious Furnishing Style with IPE Decking

First things first, what are IPE decking tiles? These tiles are interlocking tiles which are made from IPE lumber. They are now being used to create decks and are becoming very popular among California residents who prefer luxury. When this type of decking is installed on your deck, they are able to create an interlocking design of a continuous surface. Removing or replacing them are just as easy as installing them.

IPE decking tiles have the most advanced design to date. They are made with plastic which is considered as the most important component. Unlike conventional wood decking materials in which water just seeps through them, these decking tiles allow water to drain underneath the deck and regarding how these tiles are interlocked, they have molded tabs on each side that allow them to perfectly fit into one another. Homeowners can actually choose between two styles tiles: Colorado style or brick. Residents of California usually choose the Colorado style because of the straight pattern which is similar to the look of most wood decks. On the other hand, there are also some who choose the brick style to emulate the look of bricks.



The two styles mentioned earlier are the styles which are most suitable for decks. However, if you need something more decorative or luxurious, you can choose the Sierra style which is best suited for centerpieces or for borders. An advantage of this style is that there is no need to follow a certain direction which makes it very easy to install. These tiles can also be customized as per your needs. If you do not like rough edges, you can have straight reducers which job is to smooth the outer edge of your decking. You can even get corner reducers which can easily be clipped to the corners to eliminate sharp edges or to simply give your decking tiles a professional finish. Some of the main concerns of people who use solid wooden decking materials for their decks are the harsh effects of changes in weather on them. These concerns are eliminated with these tiles. They have UV protection, thanks to the polypropylene base and it can withstand temperatures from as low as -20oC to as high as +60oC.

Installing IPE decking is relatively easy. If you choose to do it yourself, you will be provided with an installation kit which includes corrosion resistant screws. Using them is totally up to you and your design. If you decide to only use the decking planks, you will need these screws to ensure that the wood decking slats hold onto the wood frame. If you decide to use both planks as well as the tiles, then you can go right ahead and just make use of the molded tabs provided on each side of the tiles. IPE installation kit will already contain what you need. The decking tiles are already coated with preservative oil that protects the wood against fading and the polypropylene base. Therefore, there is no need to buy bases or other finishes.

The normal measurement this type of tile is 12 inches by 12 inches. These are very easy to install and can be easily finished in less than a day. Homeowners who made use of this material are living testimonies that this is one of the best decking materials which only require low maintenance. To clean them, all you need to do is to hose them down with water regularly. You will never have to paint, stain and worry about wood-related problems. What are your thoughts on IPE wood decking tiles? Will you be considering this material for your home? Tell me what you think in the comments below!

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