Iroko Wood
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Iroko wood. 10 It is a very durable wood. Our minimal iroko furniture is built to last with its teak colouring brought to life with minimal pared back designs. Iroko Wood Lumber also known as African teak Lumber is a dense African timber with the properties of genuine teak.
Highly durable and resistant to rot and insect infiltration Iroko is an ultra-versatile choice for flooring and even boat-building. Veneer can also be seen for sale and is. Since Iroko has good weathering properties its a decent substitute for teak and even shares a similar color range.
The hardness of wood varies with the direction of the wood grain and varies from. It is often used in cabinetmaking and paneling as a substitute for teak which it resembles both in colour light brown to deep golden-brown and in grain. Iroko is a distinctive golden or medium brown hardwood originating from the west coast of Africa.
It is lighter in color than teak and finishes to a golden brown. Iroko is a brilliant alternative to teak and includes a rot resistant finish and a hardwearing structure that holds up well against insect attack. Open pores requires filling for a smooth finish.
Iroko wood wood of the iroko tree Chlorophora excelsa native to the west coast of AfricaIt is sometimes called African or Nigerian teak but the iroko is unrelated to the teak familyThe wood is tough dense and very durable. Iroko wood was the wood chosen for the pews in the Our Lady of Peace Basilica. This is the best reason why it is so durable.
We decided we loved the colour and the grain and started making doors out of it and today it is our most popular wood choice. This wood material also doesnt require regular varnishing or similar treatments. The tree can grow quite large I have seen logs forty feet long.