Description
Iroko wood is a wood species native to Africa, specifically the west coast of the continent, from Senegal to Angola. It is known for its hardness, strength and durability, making it ideal for use in carpentry, decking, outdoor furniture, and shipbuilding. It is highly resistant to weathering and insects, making it ideal for use in outdoor applications. In addition, it has a natural beauty and a golden brown color tone, which makes it attractive for use in high-end finishing projects. It is one of the most valued woods on the market due to its durability and strength, although its price is a bit higher than some other wood species. It is important to mention that iroko is a CITES (Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora) protected species and its extraction must be controlled.
Scientific name: Chlorophora excelsa Benth.&Hooff.; C.regia A. Chev.
Spanish: Iroko. African Teak
Description of wood
- Sapwood: Yellowish white.
- Heartwood: Yellowish brown turning reddish brown in the light.
- Fiber: Straight, often slightly intertwined.
- Grain: Medium to coarse
Applications
- Outdoor furniture, park and garden furniture, urban furniture.
- Interior carpentry, doors, staircases, paneling, moldings, baseboards, friezes, flooring.
- Exterior carpentry, doors and windows.
- Interior and exterior carpentry.
- Decorative plates
