It make sense that they would use ipe deck boards. they have to be sturdy, for durability it always makes sense to use ipe deck boards as they will easily last over 40 years with any maintainence, and damn do those deck boards look great with the sun shining on them like that!. did you notice the ipe wood benches the deck builder created to go with this deck?

Here’s a video showing how much the kids love it:

A horizontal fireplace, Brazilian Ipe decking and Cherry Blossom Trees create a warm, serene atmosphere to socialize and relax in, while taking in views of the D.C. skyline. Keeping with tradition, Thompson’s, infamous signature cocktail “The Thom” will also be available at ADC.

It actually sounds like a nice inviting place. (Maybe it’s just great writing because there was photo included).

Ipe deck boards were a great choice. Ipe stands up to a whole mess of punishment from consumers who don’t really care about what gets dropped onto the deck boards. cigarette butts, booze, gravy, whatever. Just spray it off with a hose and you’re good to go. Considering ipe doesn’t need treated like cheap pressure treated and other cheap woods do, this means the restaurant doesn’t have to close the deck for maintenance every year like they would if they used pressure treated wood.

It’s also slip proofed already. Definitely splinter resistant. The more I think of it the more I’m thinking that ipe deck boards are perfect for restaurants, night clubs and outdoor bars.

If they would have used composite decking they’d have to worry about patrons falling through and suing them (nasty splinters are a concern too), if they used cheap lumber they’d have to worry about closing the restaurant to replace deck boards every few years (or paying for the labor to do this). And if they used that mostly plastic stuff not only would they have to worry about people falling through after the sun dried it out, no one would really be writing about how nice their deck is would they?

This multi talented deck builder built a fine deck .The extra labor spent on the paneling of those vents was really worth the effort. They’ve turned an ugly gravel rooftop into a sophisticated outdoor entertainment space. This upscale addition is certain to pay for itself when this property is ever sold. Brooklyn heights may be a fairly hustle and bustle area during the day, but at night this area quiets down considerably and makes an excellent location for a summer evening dinner party or Barbecue.

About the Deck Boards:
Ipe deck boards were a great choice for this deck. While this situations doesn’t call for a lot of resistance to traffic, Ipe wood has it. More importantly for this application, Ipe Decking also has excellent resistance to snow. Standing snow in area that’s difficult to remove snow can be tough on deck boards. Moisture on the deck boards for an extended period can cause premature decay of the wood decking material. Remove the wood can be problematic as well because the shovel can damage the wood (and not many people want to have to shovel their deck when it snows). The good news is that Ipe wood is super dense and thus very resistant to decay. In normal situations ipe decking material can last over 40 years with no staining, sealing, painting, etc. at all. If you want to apply Ipe Oil™ you can expect over 100 years from an ipe deck. Sure, ipe deck boards cost more initially, but they last 10 times as long as cheaper ones and thus don’t have to be replaced by professionals like the ones that built this fine roof deck.

It was crafted by Urban Exteriors in New York. Did you see their intro? Looks like they’re out there risking it all to make decks huh?