IPE Wood Supplier-DFW Area

[Jim O'Dell]

Anyone know of a local supplier that would have the ipe? I need a piece that is 10' long, 4-5 1/2 " wide, and 1 1/2" high. I appreciate any help you can give. (I need to make a threshold for the shop door that is impervious to moisture, even water, and can withstand a vehicle driving over it at infrequent times. If anyone knows something that would be better, I'm all ears!! Can't find aluminum thresholds over 6' in length) Jim

[Herb Blair]

Have you tried Austin Hardwoods? I've seen IPE there before.

[John Shuk]

I'm here in NY and don't know a supplier but if you Google ipe you will find someone. Ipe is a great choice. I built my front porch from it and am very happy. I bought mine from www.Lumberliquidators.com and got a good price even with the shipping. Maybe they would ship some to you. Good luck.
John

[Jim O'Dell]

Thanks! I haven't actually gone to look anywhere yet. You both have given some good ideas. I went to the Lumber Luquidators web site, but Ipe is not listed in their species list. I will still call them. Thanks again. Jim

[John Shuk]

They have alot that isn't listed on the site. With shipping I paid about $1.15 a linear foot for s4s e4e 1x3. Much less than local suppliers.