Subject: Ipe, Lapacho, Pau Lope

From: Brigitte <[email-masked]>
Date: Tue, 01 Apr 1997 18:52:05 -0500

Does anyone know the best way to keep this very dense wood from fading
to silver when used outside? It's too dense to take a water seal and
tung oil doesn't offer much UV protection?

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From: Matt Prusik <[email-masked]>
Date: Tue, 01 Apr 1997 23:32:03 -0500

Brigitte:
	Insofar as I know, that "silver color" is a desired effect when 
ipe weathers.  It's intended to look like cedar.  OTOH, if you want it 
to remain dark, you might consider using another species. 
	What are you using the ipe for?
	As an aside, I sell and broker lumber and might be able to 
suggest or even off to sell an alternative species. Drop me an e-mail if 
you think I might be able to help.
	Matt