Day: December 7, 2011

Top Deck Builder Compares KAYU Batu to Ipe

I am a Class A deck and patio contractor in the Central Virginia area. I’ve used exotic hardwoods on deck projects for decades and have always used Ipe until I was recently introduced to KAYU Batu. I’ve been using KAYU for nearly a year now with outstanding results and honestly would not go back to Ipe. The density is very comparable, but the color is much more consistent with the KAYU. Ipe has a wider range of color variation and I’ve found that most of my clients prefer the more consistent KAYU. Once they’re

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