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Tavistock Tim-Br Mart is new dealer for Diamond Essence Ipe flooring tile.

December 30th, 2011

Ipe Decking Tile

Otter Creek is pleased to announce that effective January 1st/2012 that Tim-Br Mart in Tavistock, Ontario is a new dealer store for the Diamond Essence Ipe flooring tile. The Yantzi Tim-Br Mart name has become synonymous in Southwestern Ontario with quality lumber products, great service and expertise. Their philosophy of providing personalized service by a family-owned and operated business has been successfully implemented and adhered to for over 55 years. With their legacy firmly rooted in building supplies, today Yantzi TIM-BR Mart is much more than a hardware store. The addition of our Design and Décor departments offers their customers a one stop experience to meet all their renovating needs from start to finish.

Diamond Essence is a high quality Ipe flooring designed to cover any exterior hard surface, transforming it into a wood outdoor floor. With a modular easy to install interlocking system, the carriage that supports the Ipe hardwood is made from weatherproof recycled products, designed to withstand extreme weather conditions.

Perfect for patios, balconies, walkways, pools, decking refurbishments and entrances. Diamond Essence is ideal for use where conventional decking would not be suitable, such as balconies and rooftops.

Diamond Essence outdoor flooring is made from nature’s best tropical hardwood species, Ipe (Brazilian Walnut), with ecological sustainable forestry and recycled materials. This tropical hardwood is simply the best wood for exteriors due to its natural strength and durability to the outdoor environment.

Otter Creek is seeking interested companies who may wish to become a dealer for the Diamond Essence Ipe flooring tile. To date the company has 10 stores marketing and promoting the product. The company currently stocks container quantities at its warehouse outside of Toronto, Canada.

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Diamond Essence Ipe Flooring Tiles

December 29th, 2011

Diamond Essence Ipe Flooring Tiles

I’m in the process of resurfacing my existing deck and wanted to leave the existing structure in place. I wanted to upgrade to a more modern surface but was unsure how I would choose a product that would best suite the look I was wanting to achieve as well as a product that could be installed without having to spend a lot of money in installation costs. I started by researching products on the Internet and came across several items I thought would be best suited for my project.

I knew I was wanting something in wood as I like the natural feel and look of wood but I also wanted something that was modern and durable. After many days of reseaching I came a across a product called Diamond Essence from Otter Creek. Its a Ipe flooring system that can go directly over existing decking and it comes in a tile format with different patterns. I had the company send me a few samples (which they sent to me for free) and I made a simple door mat to see if I would consider covering my entire deck with the product. I was very pleased with the outcome as the Ipe tiles were simple to install and went down on the surface very quickly as the tiles simply lock together.

The Ipe flooring tiles came in a box and they were prefinished so I did not have to worry about putting a finish coat on after they were installed. They also had finishing edges that framed my main tiles and gave a nice finished look. The Ipe tiles come in 12×12 and 12×24 sizes and they also have a tile that has a diamond shaped appearance cut out in the centre which provides an additional enhancement to the deck.

The Ipe tiles were not cheap (cost was around $12.00 per sqft) but I figured I had saved $3.00 or $4.00 per sqft if I had installed a traditional random board surface and the best thing I could install it myself. There were other companies selling a similar product but I liked the quality of the Ipe I received and the customer surface was exceptional. I had placed my order by phone but you can also place an order online at www.myocstore.com

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Are the Diamond Essence Ipe decking tiles save to use under barbeques?

August 15th, 2011

Diamond Essence Ipe Decking Tile Barbeque

I’m not at all concerned with it being a fire hazard. Ipe has a Fire Rating: a Class A Fire Rating, the same rating given to concrete & steel. The National Fire Protection Code it was determined that it’s fire resistance level is the same as concrete…can’t get much better than that!

Ipe’s strong, tough, resilient properties make it an excellent material and an increasingly popular choice for commercial/residential decking for patios and balconies and outdoor furniture. It is prized for its stability, durability, strength, and natural resistance to deca in wet conditions.
 
The Ipe decking tiles is idea where durability and high shock resistance are needed, particularly for any project near a sea resort. Any other type of wood would rot away over time with the salt from the ocean, but ipe is incredibly resistant to the elements. It is also used in sauna and marina construction, seaside resorts, golf courses, and outdoor facilities, and even in roofing applications.

The Diamond Esencve Ipe decking tiles can be purchased at Canadian Retail Stores or online at www.myocstore.com

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How should I clean my Ipe decking tiles?

August 10th, 2011

Ipe Decking Tile

Light debris or dirt that may collect between the Ipe slats can be removed with a stiff broom, leaf blower, vacuum cleaner, or you can use a garden hose or pressure washer.  There is no need to take up the tiles to clean beneath them. The Diamond Essence Ipe decking tiles can be purchased through Canadian Retail Stores or online at www.myocstore.com
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What tools are required to install Ipe decking tiles?

August 3rd, 2011

Diamond Essence Ipe Decking Tile Barbeque

The only tools required to install our Diamond Essence Ipe decking tiles are a tape measure, carpenter’s square, handsaw; jig saw (if there are any curved areas) screwdriver, utility knife and sandpaper (for smoothing any cut edges).  The Ipe decking tiles are simple to install and were made to install easily during the manufacturing process. The patended click and lock process makes installation much easier than other tiles on the marketplace.
The Diamond Essence Ipe decking tiles can be purchased through Canadian Retail Stores or online at www.myocstore.com
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