Somebody wrote:

Ipe is a much cheaper choice than Teak. Used in the shower however wood is
going to be an ongoing maintenance problem. Ipe can be used out doors and
will typically last 30-50 years with no protection add. Ipe is used for
decking out doors and can be found at most better lumber yards. Ipe is
heavy and very hard. You will need carbide blades for cutting. Ipe is a
bout 2.5 times harder than Oak.


Show the the latest yacht that has any external IPE rather than teak.

IPE might be great stuff, but not for this application.

Even at $15/bdft for teak, probably won't need more than $200 for material.

If that's a problem, you have a bigger problem than cost of material, IMHO.

Lew