Iroko

Iroko FAS grade

 

Kiln Dried

Generally supplied between 10 – 14% moisture content

Square Edge

All boards have had all wane machined off

Widths

100mm and wider up to about 400mm supplied random width

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Thickness available

From stock – 26, 32, 38, 51, 65, 76 & 100mm

Lengths

From 2 metres and longer up to about 4.9 metres

Appearance

Brown to Golden Orange, coarse texture with interlocked / irregular grain

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Uses

  • External joinery
  • Internal joinery
  • Worktops
  • Garden furniture
  • Substitute for teak
  • Boat building
  • Marine work

Working properties

  • Machines well
  • Pre bore for nails and screws
  • Paints and stains to a good finish (filling may be required)
  • Medium steam bending
  • Glues well
  • Small movement in service

Physical properties

  • Low strength and hardness
  • Medium bending & crushing strength
  • Low stiffness

Durability

Very durable heartwood

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