Just a few reasons why you should choose Ipé

Ipé has been used in North America for over 25 years
This wood typically performs very well in Canadian winters
Ipé outperforms all other wood deck boards
Compared to Cedar – Lower maintenance costs, lower repair costs due to cracking & warping.
Naturally resistant to decay , fungi and termites
Beautiful deep red-brown coloration
Grade is IWPA premium Ipé AD S4S E4E
Olive to dark brown color which ages to a silver color if left untreated
Treatable with UV inhibitor – reapply every few years depending on exposure to maintain rich dark color.
Much longer lifespan than most species

What People Say

“We love using Formica and the service that we receive from Formations is second to none”

Nick Kazakoff – onetwosix design

“Rob and his team at Formations are a pleasure to work with. They respond to my requests and inquiries in a timely manner. Their customer service is second to none. I have enjoyed working with them for almost six years and have nothing but good things to say. I would recommend them to anyone.”

Brent Williams – DIRTT

“Knowledgeable staff, quality and range of products and on time deliveries all combine to make dealing with Formations stress free, In our field, this is very important. Formations is more of a partner than a vendor”

Andrew Stewart – Builder Furniture Ltd

“We at PF Custom Countertops find Formations to be one of our best partners. They are attentive and responsive to our needs, always willing to take the steps to ensure that we, and in turn our customers are well serviced. They are the standard by which we rate all our other suppliers.”

John Holzapfel – PF Custom Countertops

“With project schedules short and quality a must, we continue to depend on Formations to provide us with outstanding products and service”

Jamie Fissel – Winwood Millwork Inc

“Here at Gateway, we have been using Formations as a supplier for many years. They have offered us competitive pricing, and great customer service is always appreciated. Product questions/concerns have always been answered promptly and courteously”

Dave Pauls – Gateway Kitchen & Bath Center

“Formations is so friendly and easy to deal. They can even anticipate what your needs are before you know.”

David Cox – Craftline

“Formations has been one of our prime suppliers for a number of years. They have provided us with competitive pricing and excellent customer service.”

Wayne Niddrie – Cambium Wood Work

“Over the years, Formations has become one of our most trusted and relied upon partners. Their ability to step up to the plate to ensure that our needs and timelines are met are second to none, with their willingness to work together in order to meet our end goal, remaining a top priority. We at Rainbow Contractors, have come to know that we can trust and rely on Formations to get us what we need, when we need it, even when the situations aren’t ideal or perfect. This type of service and relationship allows up to call on them as one of our first options when it comes to material, knowing that we will be taken care of in professional and timely manner”

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