Other Costs of Ipe Hardwood. Prior to installing a new deck, homeowners should look at both the cost of the deck itself and the cost of labor. Ipe hardwood decking pieces range in price from $3.50 to $5 per square foot, and the cost of labor will increase the total price to around $20 per square foot.
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