I'm not sure about teak, except I do have a friend who farms it in Costa Rica. Rarely is there any stock larger than 6" which is to say all new growth, less stable stock.
Ipe, I have used multiple times, and those pieces which want to move, do. I'm not sure what factors cause that, but perhaps one in fifteen boards want to warp. That's been fairly consistent in my experience. Doing decks and wainscoting, it isn't much of a factor in terms of product loss, or waste.
It is reputed to not glue well, and I have only recently experimented to learn for myself. So if you go with Ipe, I suggest letting it stay in the shop for a while, and don't use the boards that want to curl. Not much help, I know.
It sounds like you have a source for teak, which I believe to be more stable, and glue-able.
Ipe, I have used multiple times, and those pieces which want to move, do. I'm not sure what factors cause that, but perhaps one in fifteen boards want to warp. That's been fairly consistent in my experience. Doing decks and wainscoting, it isn't much of a factor in terms of product loss, or waste.
It is reputed to not glue well, and I have only recently experimented to learn for myself. So if you go with Ipe, I suggest letting it stay in the shop for a while, and don't use the boards that want to curl. Not much help, I know.
It sounds like you have a source for teak, which I believe to be more stable, and glue-able.
