The Natural Ipe is part of the Decking test program at Consumer Reports. In our lab tests, Deck Boards models like the Ipe are rated on multiple criteria, such as those listed below.

Resistance to flexing: Resistance to flexing is the model's ability to withstand bending under a load.

Resistance to slipping: Resistance to slipping is the amount of friction for the surface of the material.

Resistance to staining: Resistance to staining is resistance to ketchup, mustard, other common spills