Ipe balcony decking review: 21 x 140 mm boards with clips
Review by Hardwood Discount, written by Tom Wegter and Marc Westerhuis. This is not a customer review. It is our own verdict on a balcony decking board we sell ourselves, which is why the downsides are in here too.
Our verdict in short: the 21 x 140 mm Ipe board with hidden clips works very well on a balcony. The short lengths are easy to carry upstairs, you see no screws and the gap is 8 mm throughout. Do check the weight first. If you want loose deck tiles you can lay without tools, or you are mainly after the lowest price, this board is less suitable.
Ipe batten fencing review: double sided 40 x 40 mm battens
Review by Hardwood Discount, written by Tom Wegter and Marc Westerhuis. This is not a customer review. It is our own verdict on a fence we sell ourselves, which is why the downsides are in here too.
Our verdict in short: the double sided Ipe fence in solid 40 x 40 mm battens is heavy, crisp and fully private. Both sides show the same play of lines and the posts disappear. The price per metre is high, though. If you only ever see the fence from one side, or you would rather keep some see through, this is not the best choice.
Steel sliding door with ceiling track: our review
Review by Hardwood Discount, written by Tom Wegter and Marc Westerhuis. This is not a customer review. It is our own verdict on a sliding door we make to measure ourselves, which is why the downsides are in here too.
Our verdict in short: a steel sliding door on a ceiling track is a tidy way to close off a wide opening without a door swing. The track is fixed to the ceiling, the door closes with soft close and overlaps the fixed side panel, so the closed wall reads as one piece. The ceiling must be solid timber or concrete, though. With a plasterboard ceiling this version is not suitable.
Berend flat roof veranda review: Douglas fir or oak
Review by Hardwood Discount, written by Tom Wegter and Marc Westerhuis. This is not a customer review. It is our own verdict on a veranda we make ourselves, which is why the downsides are in here too.
Our verdict in short: the Berend with a flat roof and overhang is a roomy, solid veranda with traditional joints and a calm, modern roof line. The frame goes together without screws. You do wait about 8 weeks, and the price covers the frame. Roof boards, walls and sliding glass doors come on top.
Ipe decking boards review: is Ipe good for decks?
Review by Hardwood Discount, written by Tom Wegter and Marc Westerhuis. This is not a customer review. It is our own verdict on a board we sell ourselves, which is why the downsides are in here too.
The short answer: yes, Ipe is good for decks, and this 21 x 140 mm board with hidden clips and click ends is strong on durability and easy to lay. There are no screws on show and every gap is 8 mm. It is a poorer fit if price is your main concern, or if the deck sits next to a chlorinated or saltwater pool.
Ipe slatted fence review: our verdict on the 50 mm slats
Review by Hardwood Discount, written by Tom Wegter and Marc Westerhuis. This is not a customer review. It is our own verdict on a fence we sell ourselves, so the downsides are in here as well.
The short version: the Ipe slatted fence with 50 mm slats gives the finest lines in our range and lasts 25+ years. At 1.80 m high it costs the same per metre as the 90 mm slat. The catch is fitting time: you handle almost twice as many slats and clips. If you are short on time, or prefer a calmer look, the 90 mm slat is the better pick.