Iroko

Chlorophora Excelsa

Iroko is golden-Yellow to brown, lighter vessel lines are conspicuous on flat saw surfaces. The material may contain large deposits of calcium carbonate, and the timber around them may be darker. The grain is interlocked and sometimes irregular and the texture rather coarse.

Usage

A durable hardwood that is often used as an alternative to Teak. Very versatile. We advise that any machined piece is fixed immediately after machining. Colour varies from light yellow to golden brown and texture is coarse, often with an interlocked grain. Works moderately easily. This is a hard-wearing timber which is resistant to decay. Has many of the desirable features of Teak.