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-Origin:Gabon
-Availability:Square edged planks air dried/Kiln dried.
Colour:Heartwood pinkish brown to chocolate brown, darkens on exposure
-Usage:Heavy construction, shipbuilding, railway sleepers, heavy flooring, tool handles, furniture, veneer
-Durability:Very Durable.
-Density:880kg/m³AD
-Extremely hard and heavy wood with excellent durability; challenging to machine but highly valued for demanding structural applications; good stability but high shrinkage
Width: 65/130/195/255mm
Thicknesses:150+5mm
Length: length：220cm
Okan bridge timber has a powerful, solid, and highly durable character that makes it especially suitable for heavy outdoor structural applications. Its deep brown tones and dense natural texture give bridges a strong architectural presence, creating a feeling of stability, reliability, and long-lasting performance.
The wood has a rich and natural appearance, with bold grain patterns that become even more attractive when exposed to outdoor environments. Over time, Okan develops a mature weathered character that blends beautifully into landscapes, parks, waterfronts, and modern outdoor structures.
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FAQ About IROKO Timber
Scientific Name: Cylicodiscus gabunensis
Common Trade Names:
Okan
Denya (Ghana)
Adoum (French-speaking Africa)
Yes.
Okan performs exceptionally well in direct ground contact because of its natural resistance to biological deterioration and moisture-related damage.
Typical uses include:
Fence posts
Retaining walls
Foundation elements
Utility poles
Landscaping structures
When properly installed and maintained:
Above-ground applications: 25–40+ years
Ground contact applications: 20–30+ years
Marine structures: 20+ years depending on conditions
Actual performance depends on project design and environmental exposure.
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