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Iroko Hardwood Timber
Main Uses
interior and exterior joinery…Windows, Doors, Stairs, Furniture etc.
Appearance
Heartwood is usually a yellow o golden or medium brown, with colour tending to darken over time. Pale yellow sapwood is clearly demarcated from the heartwood.
Grain/Texture of Iroko Hardwood Timber
Iroko has a medium to coarse texture, with open pores and an interlocked grain.
Working properties of Iroko Hardwood Timber
Medium to difficult. Generally easy to work, with exception of its interlocked grain, which may cause tearout during surfacing operations. Deposits of calcium carbonate are sometimes present, which can have a significant dulling effect on cutters. Iroko glues & finished well. Very durable
Odour
Iroko hardwood timber has no characteristic odour.
Rot Resistance
Iroko is very durable, and is resistant to both rot and insect attack. Iroko is sometimes used as a substitute for Teak.
Size | 1" |
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