Iroko Wood

Origin          

Congo/Nigeria/Gabon/E-guinea/DRC

Availability    

Square edged planks air dried / Kiln dried                          

Colour          

The wood colour is initially yellow but darkens to a richer copper brown over time

Usage          

- Exterior joinery
- Flooring
- Ship building (planking and deck)
- Cabinet work (high class furniture), current furniture or furniture component
- Cooperage, stairs (inside)
- Veneer for back or face of plywood, bridges (parts not in contact with water or ground)
- Interior joinery, sliced veneer, interior panelling, turned goods, light carpentry, glued  
   laminated veneer or face of plywood
- Vehicle or container flooring

Durability      

Very Durable                                                        

Density        

640 kg/m³ KD                                                        

Machining      

Good                                                                

Thicknesses    

50+3mm/25+3mm/100+3mm                                        

Specification  

Width: random width
Length: 2.4 m UP                      

Price

Contact for pricing                        

Summary        

Iroko does not require regular treatment with oil or varnish when used outdoors,
though it is very difficult to work with tools as it tends to splinter easily and blunts
tools very quickly.