Batu delivers most of what makes Ipe exceptional at a price point that makes the hardwood category accessible to more homeowners. It's dense, naturally moisture-resistant, and holds up against the Pacific Northwest's rain cycles and freeze-thaw conditions without the rot and surface degradation that eventually affects cedar and pressure-treated wood.
The grain and tone of Batu are similar to Ipe — rich reddish-brown tones that weather to a silver-grey if left untreated, or maintain their warmth with periodic oiling. It installs the same way as Ipe, requires the same stainless fastener specification, and performs in the same category for the vast majority of residential applications. For homeowners who want real hardwood performance but find Ipe pricing out of reach, Batu is the honest answer.
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