Sebastopol Garden Deck Made With IPE Tropical Hardwood by Weston Leavens | Jun 10, 2012 | Fine Decks, Frontyard/Backyard Decks, Tropical hardwoods Sebastopol Garden Deck Made With IPE Tropical Hardwood This elegant garden deck was built with ipe, a tropical hardwood renowned for its beauty and durability. It is 80% harder than oak and extremely rot resistant.