Iroko is a West African hardwood often also called African Teak due to the similar yellow brown color of the two species. Iroko wood comes from Africa, whereas old growth Teak comes from Southeast Asia. Like Teak, Iroko wood is a water resistant species (not water proof) and ideal for exterior applications. Iroko wood is most often used for exterior cladding, pergolas, decking, and even trim. But it has a life for interiors as well. The wide widths make it a prime species for interior engineered flooring, but also wall panels and even some furniture. Its yellow brown look makes it an excellent candidate for the MidCentury style of design which has long been the domain of Teak. In some ways Iroko is a superior species compared with Teak due the extremely large size of the Iroko tree, which produces wide and long boards that are easier to use for millwork applications.
While a bit lighter than Teak, Iroko wood has many of the same properties such as hardness and grain structure. It is even rot and water resistant, making it a great species for exterior and even marine applications. Iroko is used primarily for exterior project like decking and cladding. Its Teak like color makes is an excellent substitute but its enormous sizes mean that it has many used both inside and out in furniture, interior panelling, flooring, trim and more. It is quite hard and holds details well and takes finish of all kinds with a closely packed pored structure.
Where to Purchase Iroko Wood Logs?
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