Why Ipe Decking?
An Ipe Deck is one of the best investments you can make for your home.
Ipe is a very dense wood which makes it difficult to work with. But, with time and patience you will get outstanding results.
Adding an outdoor deck is a good investment for any homeowner. Not only will you thoroughly enjoy your deck while you are residing in your home, you will get more for your home when the time comes for you to sell.
The most obvious reason for adding a deck to your home is the overall enjoyment you are sure to have on your new deck. A new deck will provide the outside recreational area that your whole family is sure to love. It is the perfect place for an outdoor cooking area and an ideal area to entertain family and friends. An outdoor deck is sure to be one of the most relaxing areas in your home. All you need is a comfortable patio set and it is as simple as sitting back and enjoying the great outdoors.
So, why use Ipe on your deck you’re asking yourself? Well if you want to enjoy your new found outdoor living area to it fullest you NEED an Ipe Deck. Ipe is an extremely low-maintenance material that needs almost nothing done to it after installation. Just sit back and fall in love with your brand new deck! The only step that some Ipe deck owners choose to take is to apply a U.V. inhibitor to their deck periodically. This step is optional and is ONLY required if you want the Ipe to maintain its dark brown appearance. This is because like all natural hardwood decking products Ipe will turn a silver-grey color over time. This color changing process will not affect the wonderful properties of the decking material. Ipe will still retain all of its qualities that make it an ideal decking material.
When you consider the lifespan of an Ipe deck it is an economical choice because of its long lasting beauty. Other cheaper decking material will not stand the tests of time like Ipe will. Ipe will NOT splinter, rot or decay like traditional decking materials. It is also an exotic hardwood that is naturally resistant to mold and insect damage. Ipe is priced similar to most composite decking materials that are on the market today, but with none of the mold and mildew problems that you are sure to experience with composite decking products. Ipe will save you $$$$$ in the entire lifetime of your deck.
This section will provide you with information regarding various home improvement projects and the overall return on your investment when you sell your home.
The rest of the content in the section is taken from Remodeling, which is a Hanely Wood website.
website address: http://www.remodeling.hw.net/costvsvalue
This is the eighteenth anniversary of REMODELING's Cost vs. Value Report, which compares the cost-to-construct for a selection of common remodeling projects with the added value those projects bring at resale. This year's report expands to 18 projects, including both mid-range and upscale projects, and also increases the number of cities reporting from 35 to 60. Specpan, a Denver-based market research company, hosted, programmed, and managed the online survey, which was in the field for 60 days. Specpan also collected and compiled the data and provided on-line survey expertise and analysis. The Farnsworth Group, an Indianapolis-based consulting firm, analyzed survey data and provided pre- and post-survey consulting.
| Rank | Project Midrange | Job Cost | Resale Value | Cost Recouped |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Deck Addition - Wood | $10,347 | $8,835 | 85.4% |
| 2 | Siding Replacement | $9,910 | $8,245 | 83.2% |
| 3 | Minor Kitchen Remodel | $21,185 | $17,576 | 83% |
| 4 | Window Replacement - Wood | $11,384 | $9,241 | 81.2% |
| 5 | Window Replacement - Vinyl | $10,448 | $8,290 | 79.3% |
| 6 | Bathroom Remodel | $15,789 | $12,366 | 78.3% |
| 7 | Major Kitchen Remodel | $55,503 | $43,363 | 78.1% |
| 8 | Attic Bedroom Remodel | $46,691 | $35,771 | 76.6% |
| 9 | Basement Remodel | $59,435 | $44,661 | 75.1% |
| 10 | Two-Story Addition | $139,297 | $103,010 | 73.9% |
| 11 | Garage Addition | $53,897 | $37,461 | 69.5% |
| 12 | Master Suite Addition | $98,863 | $68,172 | 69% |
| 13 | Family Room Addition | $78,989 | $54,148 | 68.6% |
| 14 | Roofing Replacement | $18,042 | $12,166 | 67.4% |
| 15 | Bathroom Addition | $37,202 | $24,553 | 66% |
| 16 | Sunroom Addition | $69,817 | $41,231 | 59.1% |
| 17 | Back-Up Power Generator | $13,357 | $7,748 | 58% |
| 18 | Home Office Remodel | $27,193 | $15,498 | 57% |
| Rank | Project Midrange | Cost Recouped (Comparison) | Cost Recouped |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Deck Addition - Wood |
|
85.4% |
| 2 | Siding Replacement |
|
83.2% |
| 3 | Minor Kitchen Remodel |
|
83% |
| 4 | Window Replacement - Wood |
|
81.2% |
| 5 | Window Replacement - Vinyl |
|
79.3% |
| 6 | Bathroom Remodel |
|
78.3% |
| 7 | Major Kitchen Remodel |
|
78.1% |
| 8 | Attic Bedroom Remodel |
|
76.6% |
| 9 | Basement Remodel |
|
75.1% |
| 10 | Two-Story Addition |
|
73.9% |
| 11 | Garage Addition |
|
69.5% |
| 12 | Master Suite Addition |
|
69% |
| 13 | Family Room Addition |
|
68.6% |
| 14 | Roofing Replacement |
|
67.4% |
| 15 | Bathroom Addition |
|
66% |
| 16 | Sunroom Addition |
|
59.1% |
| 17 | Back-Up Power Generator |
|
58% |
| 18 | Home Office Remodel |
|
57% |
This table shows that a Deck addition is one of the best investments a homeowner can make. It is #1 on this list when you compare the cost recouped values.