IROKO EXOTIC WOOD
Iroko, also known as “African Teak”, is a dense African timber with the properties of genuine Teak. It is lighter in color than Teak and finishes to a golden brown. The tree can grow quite large, I have seen logs forty feet long and five feet in diameter.
- Tan to golden brown
- Very durable outdoors
- Used in the boating industry
- Blunts tools
Characteristics of Iroko
| Origin of Wood Type | Africa |
| Botanical Name | Chlorophora excelsa |
| Specific Gravity | 0.64 |
| Avg. Weight Per BF | 4.25 lb/ bf |
| Color Range | Golden Brown – Dark Brown |
| Rarity / Availability | Sometimes Available |
| Typical Avg. Width | 4″ to 15″, flitch stock boards can be found up to 60″ wide |
| Typical Avg. Length | 8′ to 12′, sometimes longer available |
| Avg. Waste Factor | 0.3 |
| Wood Uses | Fine Furniture, Cabinetry, Architectural Millwork, Boat Building, Flooring, Decking, and other uses |
| Lumber Grades | FAS, Flitch |
| Other Trade Names | African Teak, Kambala, Mvulu, Odum, Kambala, Tule, Intule, Moreira, Band |
Sample Pictures of Iroko
Please Note: The photos below are examples of the species and may no longer be products available for sale.
All pictures of wood that appear wet, have been sprayed with denatured alcohol to show the natural color. We use denatured alcohol because it evaporates and does not affect the moisture content.
