Why Ipe Wood Furniture Outlasts Everything Else
If you're hunting for outdoor pieces that won't rot after two seasons, ipe wood furniture is basically the gold standard. I'm not saying that just to be dramatic; this stuff is legitimately nicknamed "ironwood" for a reason. If you've ever picked up a piece of it, you know exactly what I'm talking about—it's heavy, dense, and feels more like a hunk of rock than a piece of a tree. ...